The transition from classroom to home learning can be particularly challenging for students with learning differences, but help is available for teachers navigating the new normal of education.
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Published April 3, 2020
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Published March 31, 2020
Solve a Mystery with the Bookshare Book Club
The Bookshare Book Club explores “The Hunting Party” – a murder mystery in the Scottish Highlands. Join the discussion on April 30 while practicing social distancing.
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Published March 25, 2020
Teachers: Give Students Full Access to Bookshare with Easy Parent Approval
Parents can follow these steps to approve full Bookshare Individual Memberships for their children so they can read and download nearly any book.
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Published March 19, 2020
Learning at Home with Bookshare During COVID-19
Teachers (and parents) can continue to educate students during school closures. Visit the Bookshare Learning at Home resource page for tips.
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Published March 3, 2020
Kickstart Spring with the Bookshare Book Club
The Bookshare Book Club is in full swing for 2020. Join us on March 26 for a lively discussion of “Weather” by Jenny Offill.
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Published February 20, 2020
Dear Bookshare: My Dream Has Come True
Mother of two who is blind uses Bookshare to earn a college degree and increase employment opportunities in the Philippines.
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Published February 6, 2020
Perspectives: 180 Million Times Students Were Denied The Opportunity to Learn [Infographic]
While students with reading barriers are increasingly getting the accommodations they need, the impact of not fully accommodating a student adds up. As educators and the broader community that supports students with reading barriers, we can help solve this problem and drastically reduce the number of times students are unable to learn.
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Published February 4, 2020
More Expert Insights: How to Get Reluctant Readers Hooked on Reading
Tiffany Jenkins, Certified Academic Language Therapist, discusses the benefits of ebooks with digital voices, tips to engage reluctant readers, and the positive social experiences students get from discussing books.
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Published January 28, 2020
Exercise Your Reading Skills with the Bookshare Book Club
The Bookshare Book Club is back for 2020! February’s book is “Trust Exercise” by Susan Choi. Join us on February 27 for a stimulating conversation.
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Published January 23, 2020
Expert Insights: Language Therapist Reveals Effective Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia
Tiffany Jenkins is a Certified Academic Language Therapist who helps students with dyslexia use accommodations like Bookshare to improve reading success.
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