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Practical Access Podcast
Dr. Lisa Dieker, a professor at the University of Kansas in the Department of Special Education, and Dr. Rebecca Hines, a professor at the University of Central Florida in the College of Community Innovation and Education, have worked with schools and parents across the country. Dr. Dieker directs a center in the Achievement and Assessment Institute called Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology in Education (FLITE) and Dr. Hines directs several doctoral grants and the teacher preparation program. In this podcast, they take a fun and informal look at "practical" solutions from teachers, parents, and people with disabilities. The approach in this podcast is to provide fast, flexible thinking about "real" life problems. This podcast is not about the "legal" approach but their best advice from personal and professional experience.
Episodes
165 episodes
S13 E2: Bringing Science and Math to Life for Every Learner
In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines focus on providing science and math tools for teachers working with students of all abilities. They highlight the importance of making abstract concepts like data and computatio...
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S13 E1: Filling the Gap: Practical Coaching for Math and Science Educators
In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines reunite to kick off a new season focused on filling important gaps in the field of education. They introduce their collaborative work on the FLITE STEM Coaching project, a natio...
S12 E10: Cracking the Code of Dyscalculia: Practical Tips for Teachers and Families
In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Honora Wall, an expert on dyscalculia, a math-related learning disability. Dr. Wall, founder of the Dyscalculia Training Research Institute (DTRI), sh...
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S12 E9: Empowering Math Education: Strategies for positive Engagement
In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Sarah Bush, Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar at the University of Central Florida and co-author of The Math Pact series. The conversation dive...
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S12 E8: Breaking Barriers with Assistive Technology in Math and Science
In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines dive into the critical role of assistive technology (AT) in math and science education with guest Dr. Tiffanie Zaugg. Dr. Zaugg is a former AAC Coordinator in the...
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S12 E7: From Inquiry to Access: Transforming STEM for all Learners
In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are joined by Dr. Bree Jimenez, a professor of special education and chair of the Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor School of Education. Dr. Jimenez ...
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S12 E6: Bridging Gaps in Math Education: Crafting Asset-Based IEP Goals
In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Joleigh Honey, a seasoned math educator and advocate for IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals in mathematics. Joleigh, with over 30 years of exper...
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S12 E5: From Vocabulary to Visuals: Bridging Science Education Gaps for all Learners
In this episode of Practical Access, Dr. Michael Kennedy, professor at the University of Virginia and co-editor of the Journal of Special Education Technology, shares his expertise in high-leverage practices (HLPs). Known as a...
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S12 E4: The Power of STEAM: Arts in Science Education
In this episode of Practical Access, Dr. Jonte’ Taylor, associate professor at Penn State, discusses the integration of arts into STEM education, creating an inclusive STEAM framework. Dr. Taylor emphasizes the importance of incorporat...
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S12 E3: Building from Strengths: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities.
In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Karen Karp, a professor emerita in mathematics education at the University of Louisville and recently a professor at Johns Hopkins University. Her sch...
S12 E2: Unlocking Student Potential with Corgi: A Digital Organizer for Deeper Learning
In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines explore innovative educational tools with guest Bryan Dean, an innovation specialist at CAST. They focus on Corgi, a free digital graphic organizer desig...
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S12 E1: Adapting Curriculum Tasks and Materials in Mathematics to Specific Learning Goals
In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines have a conversation with Sarah Powell. Sarah Powell is a Professor in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin and Associate Director of the Meadows Center for Preventi...
S11 E4: Creating Global Classrooms: Strategies, and Building Relationships
Summary: In this episode of "Practical Access," hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are joined by Dr. Maggie Mosher, an assistant research professor at the Achievement and Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas. Dr...
S11 E3: Unleashing Student Potential: Strategies from a Veteran Teacher including using AI
Summary:In this episode of "Practical Access," hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome special guest Dave Stewart Jr., a veteran high school teacher with nearly two decades of experience teaching English and history and his journ...
S11: E2 Beyond the Screen: Social Learning with VOISS in VR environments with Dr. Sean Smith
Summary:In this week's episode, we delve into the cutting-edge realm of virtual reality (VR) technology, specifically tailored to assist students in mastering problem-solving within social contexts through simulated scenarios mirrori...
S11: E1 The Rise of EL and AI in Classroom Learning with Tiffanie Zaugg
Summary:Join us as we delve into the developing world of AI and the impacts it has in classrooms. Explore it's benefits, power, and mind-bending potential within the classroom. Tiffanie, a former AAC Coordinator in the school d...
S10 E7: Embracing Accessibility with Luis Perez
Summary:In this engaging episode of "Practical Access," hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines invite Luis Perez, the Disability and Digital Inclusion Lead at CAST, to discuss the vital topic of accessibility and universal design for le...
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S10 E6: Education for all Needs (including visual needs) with Dr. Avien Henry
This episode of Practical Access features Avien Henry, the Principal of the Children's Learning Center at Helen Keller Services. During this episode, she, along with Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines provide valuable insights into early childh...
S10 E5: Using Technology Based-Solutions for Professional Development
This episode of Practical Access discusses Drs. Lisa Dieker & Rebecca Hines' Federal Grant project called FLIGHT STEM Coaching, which focuses on assisting math and science coaches in supporting special education teachers. The project ...
S10 E4: Enhancing Social Skills and Learning through AI and Robotics
In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines discuss Project RAISE (Robots and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Social Skills for Elementary Students), a federally funded initiative aimed at integrating AI and robotics i...
S10 E3: A.I. in Education: Opportunities and Challenges
In this follow-up episode on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines explore its multifaceted role. The discussion is framed around a book by Reid Hoffman, written in collaboration with ChatGPT, focusing on the impact a...
S10 E2: Harnessing A.I.
This episode of Practical Access offers a comprehensive look at how AI can be a valuable asset in education, from assisting in lesson planning to enhancing student engagement. Drs. Lisa Dieker & Rebecca Hines encourage educators to explore ...
S10 E1: Embracing Change & Advancing Education through Technology
In this insightful episode of Practical Access, hosts Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines discuss the evolving landscape of education, particularly focusing on technology's role in shaping flexible learning methods. The episode opens with Dr....
S9 E11: Teacher Preparation with Dr. Mary Little
Today we interview Dr. Mary Little, a Professor of Exceptional Student Education at the University of Central Florida and in expert in partnerships. Tune in to learn about her experience and her goal to improve K-12 student learning, especially...
Season 9 Bonus: Call Me MISTER
Less than 2 percent of public school teachers in the United States are African American men. Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) was established to help increase the number of African American males in the...