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Interview with Dr. Katharina Leemann: how proven didactics and modern AI are transforming spelling education
Interview with Dr. Katharina Leemann: how proven didactics and modern AI are transforming spelling education
Author of the renowned course Fundamentals of Spelling and co-developer of the AI-powered learning program Grafari, Dr. Katharina Leemann has worked for decades with children, adolescents, and adults facing significant spelling challenges. Her course Fundamentals of Spelling — introduced 25 years ago — was a milestone in literacy education and is still widely used today. She has taught across German-speaking Switzerland and lectured at the Zurich University of Special Education. Although now retired, she continues to be active as an expert and author, contributing her expertise to the development of Grafari.
Interview with Dr. Katharina Leemann: how proven didactics and modern AI are transforming spelling education
Transforming digital education: beyond screen time
Transforming digital education: beyond screen time
How to screen ineffective digital tools for your school with: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, adaptability to student levels, and quality dashboards for teachers. The goal is ensuring technology serves as a meaningful teaching assistant rather than increasing meaningless screen time metrics.
Transforming digital education: beyond screen time
AI, science and wellbeing: how Constructor Tech сan serve schools' holistic needs
AI, science and wellbeing: how Constructor Tech сan serve schools' holistic needs
As educators increasingly prioritize student wellbeing alongside academic achievement, Constructor Tech's innovations position schools to create learning environments that foster emotional resilience and holistic development in a world transformed by AI and scientific advancement.
AI, science and wellbeing: how Constructor Tech сan serve schools' holistic needs
The power of visualization in math learning
The power of visualization in math learning
Math often feels overwhelming for young learners, especially when concepts remain abstract. Visualization tools, such as number lines, graphs, and manipulatives, serve as bridges between theoretical mathematical ideas and practical understanding. A teaching children mathematics study reported that students using number lines improved subtraction accuracy by 25%. Similarly, graphs make math relatable by illustrating trends and relationships.
The power of visualization in math learning
The correlation between math and literacy challenges in kids
The correlation between math and literacy challenges in kids
Research consistently shows that difficulties in literacy and numeracy often go hand in hand, sharing underlying cognitive processes such as working memory, reasoning, and comprehension. A study in the Journal of Learning Disabilities found that 60-70% of children with dyslexia also struggle with math tasks that require logical reasoning or problem-solving.
The correlation between math and literacy challenges in kids
Dyslexia awareness week: a look back at Its history
Dyslexia awareness week: a look back at Its history
Annual event aimed at raising awareness about dyslexia and advocating for better support for individuals who have this learning difference. While it’s become a global movement, many people don’t know much about the history of dyslexia awareness and how far we’ve come in supporting learners with this condition. Let’s take a look at the journey and how innovative tools like Grafari are helping to empower children with dyslexia today.
Dyslexia awareness week: a look back at Its history
Coach: the key to effective education
Coach: the key to effective education
Coach plays a vital role in enhancing online education by offering personalized support and real-time feedback, which fosters better student engagement, improved learning outcomes, and a tailored educational experience.
Coach: the key to effective education
The importance of writing for children
The importance of writing for children
Understanding the importance of writing in a child's development is crucial for fostering essential skills like creativity, communication, and critical thinking. With only 27% of students proficient in writing by 8th grade, early intervention is key.
The importance of writing for children
Neuropsychological and educational profile of children with Dyscalculia and Dyslexia
Neuropsychological and educational profile of children with Dyscalculia and Dyslexia
Understanding the neuropsychological and educational profiles of children with dyscalculia and dyslexia is essential for effective intervention. Utilizing tools like Calcularis for math and Grafari for literacy can significantly aid in this process. These platforms leverage neuropsychological principles to provide personalized learning experiences, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to succeed.
Neuropsychological and educational profile of children with Dyscalculia and Dyslexia
How parents can support learning at home: Tips and strategies
How parents can support learning at home: Tips and strategies
Encouraging a positive attitude towards learning is crucial. Promote a growth mindset by praising effort rather than results. By 2023, approximately 3.1 million students in the U.S. were homeschooled, reflecting a growing trend towards personalized education. Incorporating tools like Calcularis for math and Grafari for literacy makes this process smoother and more effective.
How parents can support learning at home: Tips and strategies