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The secret super-power of dyslexia. How to unwrap this peculiar gift

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 25

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Cumbres International School San Javier
@LauraBelloB
@LauraOtiliaBelloBalder
I am a passionate teacher who seeks to create moments that impact and motivate the students to use their creativity and motivate them to try new ways of learning. I promote collaborative work in my students. I propose to give you an answer by solving current problems in a creative way, with innovative proposals. I give the students the opportunity to express themselves and listen to their proposals. I am constantly updated to be at the forefront, for my professional growth and development.
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Cumbres International School San Javier
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Cumbres International School San Javier
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Cumbres International School San Javier

Session description

Attendees to my session will understand what dyslexia is, how to recognize it and obtain several recommendations on how to address this condition that according to the OMS affects 10% of the world population. Tips and recommendations obtained in my session are proven to work in school age children.

Purpose & objective

Teacher.
Promote that students are the ones who teach and promote what they have learned and what has worked for them to learn, from their needs and perspective.

Student.
The objective is to create a set of booklets that contain information, strategies and tips to recognize and understand dyslexia, overcome its challenges and finally through acceptance and self -knowledge enhance and enjoy the great creative faculties it brings.
Even though a booklet is not a technological tool in itself I selected it because for dyslexic people tangibles facilitate concentration. However technology plays a basic role in the adult booklet because it contains several QR codes that direct them to qualified research and information.
The final purpose that I seek is to create a difference in the school life of dyslexic children. And make them conscious that they are not weird or sick and millions around the world are like them.
We can not overlook that having a dyslexic child in the classroom is a complicated situation because in Mexico and many countries the educational system, books, exams, media, etc is based on a traditional way of learning that values only certain ways of intelligence. It is a titanic job to try to adapt the school programs to the child's needs. This project proposes solutions that can easily be applied by teachers and benefit not only dyslexic students, but all students. At the same time we propose strategies to help dyslexic children adapt to the established ways of evaluating and eventually improve their performance in reading, writing, memorizing, dictation, working against time etc.
Ideas on digital presentations for the technology educational field are also an important topic shared in our investigation because simple actions such as regulating screen illumination, selecting certain typographic types and sizes, and avoiding certain wallpapers can show substantial improvement in dyslexic child information processing.

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Outline

The student presents how to work with the booklet as a tool for students who suffer from dyslexia.

The student presents to the audience how the booklet will be worked
The first interaction with the audience is vital to make and interesting statement on our point of investigation.
Role play. (1 minute) A member of the audience will be asked to read out loud a text that is purposefully modified to recreate on a non dyslexic person the effects that occur in the dyslexic mind when they are reading, this symptoms aggravate by pressure or stress, so the participant will somehow experience what the dyslexic kids experience everyday in front of their classmates.

Short analysis of the feelings that the role play arose and introduction to the topic. ( 1.5 minutes)
Presentation of the booklets.
Adult booklet ( 4 minutes, includes the explanation of the QR code system that redirect you to specialized information)
Kids booklet ( 2 minutes, includes the explanation of certain characteristics of the booklet that improve the reading performance).

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Supporting research

https://www.testdyslexia.com/
www.dyslexia.com
https://infocus.eltngl.com/2018/09/07/images-powerful-learning/
https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/concrete-resources-cpa-explained/#:~:text=You'll%20probably%20know%20them,understanding%20of%20different%20maths%20concepts.
https://shenakht.muk.ac.ir/article-1-768-en.html
https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/10-ways-to-improve-student-concentration-us/
https://www.readingrockets.org/classroom/classroom-strategies/visual-imagery
https://www.minteducationconsulting.com/blog-post/2018/7/22/3-ways-reading-guide-strips-may-help-your-reader
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/children/how-can-i-support-my-child/handwriting
https://www.dyslexiaconnect.com/dyslexia-connect-blog/dyslexia-and-self-esteem-problems/

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Session specifications

Topic:
Equity and inclusion
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
Subject area:
Special education
ISTE Standards:
For Students:
Knowledge Constructor
  • Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.
Creative Communicator
  • Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
Global Collaborator
  • Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.