School's In Revolutionizing dyslexia screening: Technology to empower teachers
Jun 26, 2025
Jason Yeatman, an associate professor at Stanford GSE and director of the Brain Development and Education Lab, dives into the importance of early dyslexia screening. He discusses how technology can transform assessments, using gamification to engage students and provide instant feedback. Yeatman emphasizes the need for compassionate educators who can leverage these tools to support all learners, particularly those in middle school facing reading challenges. He also highlights the role of parents in accessing assessment data to help their children succeed.
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Phonological Awareness Key to Dyslexia
- Dyslexia involves different underlying factors, notably phonological awareness, crucial for recognizing speech sounds.
- Early phonological awareness is essential to link sounds to visual symbols and predict reading challenges.
Use Gamification for Engagement
- Design assessments to be engaging by gamifying elements like trial-by-trial feedback.
- Trial-by-trial feedback boosts focus and data accuracy without encouraging gaming the system.
Technology Empowers Teachers
- Technology should support teachers, not replace them, by automating tasks like assessment.
- This allows teachers to dedicate more time to instruction rather than compliance.