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Teachers are one of the most influential and powerful forces for equity, access and quality in education. They provide children and young people with the knowledge, skills, attitude and tools needed to reach their full potential. Teachers' Voices is a podcast series from BOLD, the digital platform on learning and development. Join Nina Alonso as she shares powerful stories from teachers around the world, talking in their own words about their experiences, and listen in on inspiring conversations with international experts on learning and child development. If you're a parent, teacher, or just someone interested in learning and development, this podcast is for you. For more information, visit bold.expert

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How a supportive environment and digital tools can help students with distractibility

October 24, 2022 • BOLD and Nina Alonso • Season 2 • Episode 7

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?

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