Category: Accessibility & Inclusive Education
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Multilingual online education: tools and strategies for non-native english speakers
Imagine sitting in a virtual classroom where the instructor speaks rapidly about complex biochemical processes, using technical terminology that challenges even native speakers, while you simultaneously translate unfamiliar words, process scientific concepts, and attempt to participate meaningfully in real-time discussions. This scenario captures the daily reality for millions of language-diverse learners who pursue academic goals…
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Bridging the digital divide: solutions for students without reliable internet access
Picture two students starting their morning routine on the same day, in the same school district, preparing for the same online chemistry examination. Sarah opens her laptop in a suburban bedroom where high-speed fiber internet streams seamlessly, allowing her to access interactive molecular models, participate in live virtual study sessions, and submit assignments without concern…