Artificial Intelligence: What's the Big Deal?
Such a "controversial" topic: Artificial Intelligence. The Oxford Dictionary defines artificial intelligence (AI) as "the theory and...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Is Using Assistive Technology Cheating?!
Picture this: Your students are taking a 10 question quiz to determine what they have learned about your lesson on the Inner Planets of...
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Check the box YES for Assistive Technology!
Assistive technology (AT) is an important consideration for any child with a disability. In addition to the consideration needed at...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Is It Really Learning "Loss"? Let's Re-Frame It.
Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been hearing the phrase learning loss in regards to children's experiences in school. But does...
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DJ Nicholson
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Teachable Moment: "We Don't Do That Here."
How do we ever decide that a child does not belong at a school? The sad fact is that it still happens all the time. "There is another...
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DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Want a Confident Child?
Who wouldn't want a confident child? A child who feels good about their choices, their ability to make decisions, and have some freedom...
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DJ Nicholson
Aug 12, 20222 min read
"Where is My Child's Teacher?"
In 2019, 44 states reported special education teacher shortages to the federal government. This school year, that number jumped to 48...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 24, 20222 min read
Making a Shift in Definition
I would like to think that the definition of words which are often used to define something negative can be reconsidered. To look at the...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 10, 20221 min read
A, B, C, D, or E for Exceptionality
Brace yourselves... Florida School grades are out... It's always an exciting time to find out your school's grade, right? Is my school...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Redefining the Word "Pencil"
As someone who truly appreciates a good #2 pencil, the traditional pencil is my tool of choice when I am writing and has been since I was...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Inclusive Playgrounds
Playgrounds are the community gathering places of childhood. They're filled with all types of activities: swings, slides, ladders,...
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