Future of Education Podcast

S E132: Improving Kids’ Reading Comprehension with EdTech

Aug 14, 2024
Guest
Julie A. Van Dyke
Dr. Julie A. Van Dyke, Chief Scientist at Cascade Reading, explores the critical need for enhanced reading comprehension in children. She emphasizes the gap between decoding words and truly understanding texts. The conversation covers the importance of evidence-based reading instruction and the role of parental involvement. Dr. Van Dyke highlights how innovative edtech tools, like those from Cascade Reading, offer personalized support, fostering a love for reading while addressing literacy challenges in today's education landscape.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Unlocking Literacy: The Science of Reading
02:03 • 9min
3
Early Intervention in Learning Disabilities
10:51 • 4min
4
Enhancing Reading Through EdTech
15:02 • 4min
5
Fostering a Love for Reading Through Engagement and EdTech
19:18 • 2min