Author Archives: jdioguardi

The Neurocritic: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Mid-Cingulate Cortex

Posted on January 20, 2015 by jdioguardi

The Neurocritic: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Mid-Cingulate Cortex. A great blog post form the Neurocritic…..

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Brain Based Learning | 10 Most Effective Tips For Using Brain-Based Teaching & Learning

Posted on December 29, 2014 by jdioguardi

Brain Based Learning | 10 Most Effective Tips For Using Brain-Based Teaching & Learning.

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ASCD EDge – A Primer: Neuroscience and Teaching Strategies

Posted on December 29, 2014 by jdioguardi

ASCD EDge – A Primer: Neuroscience and Teaching Strategies.

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Free Online Lit Circle

Posted on December 1, 2014 by jdioguardi

As many of you know, I teach online book circles during the summer months to offer reading instruction and support for all our Hackley learners. However, I will also be offering an online reading circle this December (without charge since … Continue reading →

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New fonts for dyslexics…..

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jdioguardi

Dyslexie typeface by Christian Boer. Fantastic new product! Great story on how an entrepreneur with dyslexia develops a font to eliminate (or greatly reduce) reversals with twin letters.

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Everyone can be an author… with Nick Bruel

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jdioguardi

Today our LS had a visit from local author/illustrator, Nick Bruel- famous for Bad Kitty and Poor Puppy. The children really enjoyed his exercises in developing plot, as well as learning how the smallest detail can have a big impact … Continue reading →

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Why some kids can’t spell and why spelling tests won’t help

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jdioguardi

One of my colleagues, Michelle Foerder (2nd Grade), spotted this post : Why some kids can’t spell and why spelling tests won’t help. This does a great job in highlighting some reasons why rote memorization of spelling lists probably is not … Continue reading →

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LibriVox | free public domain audiobooks

Posted on October 15, 2014 by jdioguardi

Looking for free audio recordings of books? This is a great resource for you! @librivox LibriVox | free public domain audiobooks.

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Homepage – Differentiation Central

Posted on October 15, 2014 by jdioguardi

Fantastic resource for learning more about differentiated instruction! #differentiatedinstruction @cat3y Homepage – Differentiation Central.

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LS Parent Coffee 9/30

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jdioguardi

I’m looking forward to seeing our Hackley parents tomorrow at the HPA coffee. Eva VanBuren (Math Coordinator) and I will each be giving a short overview of our curriculums. If you are unable to attend but have any questions, please … Continue reading →

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