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	Podcast:		Teachers' Voices
	Episode:		How a supportive environment and digital tools can help students with distractibility
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:28:18
	Publish Date:		2022-10-24 20:00:00
	Description:		What impact does distractibility have on learning and development? How can digital tools help students manage digital distractions? What makes a supportive learning environment for students with ADHD? In this episode, Nina Alonso speaks to Assistant Professor Melissa Dvorsky about the impact of distractibility on learning and development. Melissa also discusses the rise of digital education during the pandemic and how that impacted students with ADHD. Nina also meets Bryan Dinner, a social entrepreneur with personal experience of growing up and living with ADHD. Bryan talks about a tool he developed that helps teens work independently at home and manage digital distractions. Finally, Nina speaks to Mike McLeod, a counsellor and ADHD specialist. Mike shares practical advice to help teachers create a supportive learning environment that helps to strengthen executive functions. Look out for the next episode, when Nina talks to teachers around the world about helping students who struggle to stay on task thrive in the classroom and beyond. Guests Melissa Dvorsky Bryan Dinner, founder and CEO of Clarifi Mike McLeod Links Technology doesn't have to distract from learning How specific are developmental disorders? Our changing understanding of neurodivergence How can teachers support children with ADHD? Contact Join us on social media: https://twitter.com/BOLD_insights and https://twitter.com/VoicesTeachers Listen to all episodes of Teachers’ Voices here: https://bold.expert/teachers-voices/ Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter: https://bold.expert/newsletter Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning: https://bold.expert Get in touch with us: podcastteachersvoices@gmail.com
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