We celebrate innovative practices in education by interviewing individuals who are shaping, inspiring, and advancing learning initiatives around the world.
Assembling Inclusion
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We celebrate innovative practices in education by interviewing individuals who are shaping, inspiring, and advancing learning initiatives around the world.
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September 17, 2024
077: Inclusive Makerspaces with Emily Thomas | Designing Differentiated Makerspace Kits: A Guide for Educators
<p>In this episode, we interview Emily Thomas, a technology integration analyst from Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 about her work in her school district with making inclusive makerspaces. She emphasizes creating differentiated instructional materials that cater to various learning needs, from simple step-by-step instructions with images to advanced challenges. Each makerspace kit provides several key, differentiated supports that teachers can use to ensure all the students in their classroom find success with the project. She also discusses how she created and plans these kits and manages them in her current role. By combining supports, differentiation, hands-on learning, and STEAM, Emily's inclusive makerspace initiative has ensured that all students are engaged and learning. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong>:</p> <p><a href="ethomas@916schools.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Contact Emily Thomas</a></p> <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V-0YrQ5PxtUKTieZVX5tHqn8Y8_7sJ6i?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Link to Emily's makerspace kits</a></p>
August 27, 2024
076: The Arc and Amazon with Katy Schmid | The Partnership between The Arc and Amazon to Empower Individuals through Accessible Technologies
<p> In this episode, we talk to Katy Schmid, Senior Director of National Program Initiatives at The Arc. The Arc is one of the oldest and largest nonprofits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This episode focuses on its partnership with Amazon to distribute 5,000 free devices to individuals with disabilities. These devices aimed to increase independence, communication, entertainment, and more. Katy discusses the success of the initiative and plans for future expansion, including user testing and providing device feedback. The initiative aims to close the digital divide by providing accessible technology to people who can benefit from these devices. (<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OylvQza7z329MZRn1w2oBQ1dIQJBZzGXOppKG26g-B4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Episode Transcript</strong></a>)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://thearc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Arc website</a></li> <li><a href="https://thearc.org/find-a-chapter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find your local chapter of The Arc</a></li> <li><a href="https://thearc.org/blog/amazon-announces-donation-program-with-the-arc-to-advance-connectivity-and-independence-for-people-with-disabilities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Arc and Amazon article</a></li> </ul>
July 29, 2024
075: SuperDville with Peggy Stern | Supercharging Social-Emotional Learning for ALL Students
<p>In this episode, we interview Peggy Stern, the founder and CEO of SuperDville, a social-emotional learning curriculum for students ages 7 to 13 with learning differences. </p> <p>The curriculum is aligned with the CASEL framework and the foundations of science of reading, including multi-sensory and explicit instruction. SuperDville features short video lessons, which include real kids with learning differences. The curriculum includes talking points, a variety of activities that allow every learner to apply the lesson, and teacher resources. SuperDville can be used in both general education and special education settings and is beneficial for all students. We discuss the successes of the platform during our conversation, including the effectiveness determined by pilot studies. SuperDville also provides resources and guidance for parents, including providing translations into various languages. We also discuss the future of the platform and how SuperDville is a valuable resource for teachers, parents, and students. (<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zQUcsnb4Uzac5cNasnyUMHFASjIirfxxhibmD9I9yZA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Episode Transcript</strong></a>)</p> <p><br><br><br></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://superdville.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">SuperDville website</a></li> <li><a href="https://superdville.com/product/the-teachers-toolbox-for-every-child/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Teacher's Toolbox for Every Child</em>: Buy the book</a></li> </ul>
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