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The Current State Of Literacy In America - Edudemic

The Current State Of Literacy In America - Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
The hard truth is people have to be able to read and write, or they’re going to be at a severe disadvantage in life.

Did you know that "93 million American adults have limited reading and quantitative skills," that "literacy is tied to better health, employment and correlates to children's literacy."

This infographic provides a picture on illiteracy in the America.

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Metacognition: Learning about Learning

Metacognition: Learning about Learning | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Paul Andersen is a science teacher and a technology specialist in Montana, and has this great video on Metacognition. In this video he provides ten tips on increasing comprehension.

 

He also has an amazing number of other resources available on his website http://www.bozemanscience.com/ including science videos, other educational videos, and a journal. He recently presented a TEDx talk about how to use game design to improve student learning. Great resources and food for thought.

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This Free Font May Actually Help Dyslexic Students Read Better

This Free Font May Actually Help Dyslexic Students Read Better | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
This is one of those developments that make you love technology and how it can truly benefit education. There's a free open font now available that may actually help dyslexic people read better. Whether it's true or not, this idea is incredible.

A font that may make more students successful...and it is free! In late June I posted an article that spoke about this font. If you search for the term dyslexic you will find additional information about this font and dyslexia.

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