Author: Michael Hart

InferCabulary Pro: Awesome Mutisensory Digital Vocabulary Tool

I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Lawrence, the co-creator of InferCabulary Pro, a very impressive educational software tool for vocabulary development.  It is well worth your time to learn more about what she and her partner, Deena Seifert, have created. Their approach to developing InferCabulary Pro reflects solid evidence-based research and includes many valuable

How To Tell the Difference Between AD/HD and Dyslexia (Part 1)

Time: Part 1 – 30 Minutes Audience: Parents, specialists, tutors, and educators Level: Beginner to Intermediate Being able to differentiate between AD/HD and dyslexia is a critical skill for parents, specialists, tutors and educators. Because of what we now have confirmed through fMRI studies (brain studies), we know that each learning challenge must be treated differently…and effective planning

How To Tell the Difference Between AD/HD and Dyslexia (Part 2)

Time: Part 2 – 47 Minutes Audience: Parents, specialists, tutors, and educators Level: Beginner to Intermediate Being able to differentiate between AD/HD and dyslexia is a critical skill for parents, specialists, tutors and educators. Because of what we now have confirmed through fMRI studies (brain studies), we know that each learning challenge must be treated differently…and effective planning

CURIOUSLEARNING.ORG: TEACHING READING TO ONE BILLION PEOPLE

“Worldwide, the number of people who can’t read a single word is around 1 billion people.”  —CuriousLearning.org  This is one of the coolest interviews I’ve ever done.  Co-founder Dr. Stephanie Gottwald talks with us about her team’s vision to leverage mobile apps to teach reading in every corner of the world.  They are poised to

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Unlocking The Future For Our Indian Children: Embracing Ed Tech

Education has remained broadly the same for hundreds of years. Technology is changing that. Quickly. www.HotTopics.ht   And Indian parents and teachers are at the forefront of adopting Ed Tech tools to further support our children.   According to a recent article in the Indian Express, 95% of Indian parents were the most likely of any culture

Learning Disabilities

From Dr. Hart:  While there are many texts out there that discuss learning disabilities, this one does what few others do – gives real examples, concrete explanations, and better ways to plan for the future. If you’re new to this kind of information, learning how to read a research article may benefit you in the

This School Year Will Be Messy. That’s OK.

This is an extraordinary article to read and share in light of our experience with the pandemic. I feel so strongly that we assume social and emotional curriculum works like magic.  Not so…particularly when so many of us are stressed to the max right now.  This year it is about LISTENING and being comfortable with

True Literacy Partner Spotlight: Dr. Anupma Sethi

Please allow me to introduce you to our new partner for True Literacy.  Dr. Anupma Sethi is a very skilled clinician who will be guest posting for our blog as well as creating modules that will provide specific techniques and strategies for parents and teachers to work with our children at home and at school. 

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The Forward-Looking Growth of Education in India

On July 9, 2020 , Dr. Michael Hart and Devishobha Chandramouli, founder and CEO of Kidskintha, sat down with Dr. Rod Berger for a conversation about how the worldview on education is changing, and specifically how it affects India. Hart and Chandramouli discuss a variety of topics including the availability of resources, affordability, the digital