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.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 163
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
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 …
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 Th…
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 Z…
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 Psyc…
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…
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 h…
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. …
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 recentl…
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 Corg…
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 Austi…
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 I…
S11 E3: Unleashing Student Potential: Strategies from a Veteran Teacher including using AI
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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 exper…
S11: E2 Beyond the Screen: Social Learning with VOISS in VR environments with Dr. Sean Smith
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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 soc…
S11: E1 The Rise of EL and AI in Classroom Learning with Tiffanie Zaugg
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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. Tiffani…
S10 E7: Embracing Accessibility with Luis Perez
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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 to…
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 an…
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 s…
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 federal…
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, writ…
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…