Today's guest is no stranger to the world of dyslexia. Russ Loyd has taken his love of technology and dyslexia and merged them into a website that curates all documents about dyslexia.
Inside the episode, Russ and Cheri discuss
- Discussion on the inception and importance of a digital platform for consolidating neurodiversity resources.
- Russ's personal journey with dyslexia and his involvement with Providence Charter School.
- The role of technology in dyslexia remediation.
- Insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) can assist people with dyslexia.
- Celebrating dyslexic celebrities and their accomplishments.
- The U.S. federal law on dyslexia education for K-12 teachers.
Key Points and Timestamps:
- [00:00] Introduction of the episode and guest.
- [02:14] About 'Just Like': Consolidating the web for neurodiversity information.
- [04:30] Russ's personal connection to dyslexia.
- [07:20] The importance of vetting technological tools for neurodiversity.
- [09:05] Episode sponsor: Dr. Educational Consulting Center.
- [11:12] How AI is shaping the future of dyslexia remediation.
- [13:50] A glimpse into 'Just Like's' AI-curated content.
- [16:40] Celebrating dyslexic celebrities and breaking stereotypes.
- [18:50] U.S. federal law on dyslexia education.
- [20:35] The importance of structured literacy programs across all subjects.
- [22:10] Emphasizing the achievements of dyslexics and their positive impact.
- [24:40] Conclusion and a look into the future of dyslexia remediation.
Links & Resources:
- Just Like Platform - A consolidated platform for neurodiversity resources.
- Providence Charter School - A charter school in Pittsburgh specializing in dyslexia remediation.
- GPT-4 by OpenAI - A mention of the powerful language model.
- List of dyslexic celebrities - Articles and resources showcasing the achievements of dyslexics in various fields.
Quotable Moments:
- "Only you can be you, so let's embrace that and show young learners that they can overcome."
- "AI will change everything or change the life of education."
- "Dyslexia touches everything... It's amazing how many successful people have transcended their dyslexia to achieve."
Episode Closing:
You were put here for such a time as this!
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