Illustrative Examples – Possible Solutions Addressing Diverse Learner Needs of Today’s College Students Illustrative Examples – Possible Solutions Madison Area Technical College November 10, 2016 1 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Manju Banerjee, Ph.D. VP of Educational Research and Innovation Landmark College manjubanerjee@landmark.edu

Illustrative Examples – Possible Solutions Dyslexia Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities... These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction… Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge. http://www.ortonacademy.org/cms/uploads/eden-og-2015.pdf 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016

Visual Magnocellular Deficit Theory (Eden, 2016) In a study with high school students with dyslexia, Schneps (2013) found that reading on the palm-sized screen of an iPod Touch reduced inefficiencies in the ways students’ eyes flitted across the page. The shorter lines on the screen made reading faster, without diminishing comprehension. 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016

eReaders are more Effective than Paper for some Dyslexics – Matt Schneps (2013) 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016

Voice Dream Reader https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016

Summary of Current Knowledge Base on Dyslexia Reading Disorder can be looked at optimistically or pessimistically Dyslexia is a symptom of a neuro-atypical brain; but risk genes for Dyslexia do not necessarily lead to Dyslexia Core deficit in Dyslexia is phonological; but other subtypes exist Developmental perspective is crucial; but it is not a developmental lag; lifelong (Shaywitz, 2012) Dyslexia is universal – occurs in every language For more information on the brain bases of Dyslexia see: http://www.ortonacademy.org/cms/uploads/eden-og-2015.pdf 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Complex syndrome Developmental impairments of executive function Self-management system of the brain Mostly unconscious Situationally variable, or chronic Significantly interfere with functioning in daily life Brown, T, 2013 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016 7 11/7/2016

“ADHD disrupts the development of inhibition and other self-directed executive functions producing a disorder of self-regulation across time and so interfering with the capacity to choose, enact and sustain actions towards goals” Barkley, 2011 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016

Etiology of ADHD Animation of dopamine release and reuptake in synaptic gap. 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016

ADHD – Possible Solutions Gamification and video games High quality video games engage the attention of students with ADHD Video games may sharpen the focus of students with dyslexia and improve reading (Facoetti, 2013) Check out TERC for quality video games https://www.terc.edu/display/HOME/Home 11/7/2016 UD Workshop LCIRT Nov10 2016 10

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