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The Mote Impact
Research
TEACHER WORKLOAD
Teacher’s workload is a serious issue, with:1
77% of teachers describing their job as stressful
68% of teachers believing they are overwhelmed in their job role
84% of teachers saying they do not have enough
70% of teachers believing understaffing is a key issue contributing to excess workload
One of the three major contributing factors to excess teacher workload is providing feedback.2
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Amongst the current student population in the US:
1 in 5 students face learning or attention issues (i.e. ADHD or dyslexia)3
7.5 million students receive special education services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)4
Inclusive education is both a legal requirement (under IDEA), and a moral responsibility. However, having the time to create content equally accessible to each student requires substantial time and resources that many teachers do not have.5
INCREASING SELF-EFFICACY IN STUDENTS
Self-determination theory suggests that there are three core inputs to student motivation and self-efficacy:6
Autonomy of learning
Relatedness to peers
Competency in understanding content
Developing these three inputs is core to creating independent students, responsible for directing their individual learning.7
PROVIDING TOOLS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS
Amongst the current student population in the US:
5.3 million students in the US are English Language Learners (ELL), over 10% of the entire population
This is even higher in states like Texas (20.2%) and California (18.9%)
It can be a challenge for non-native speakers to engage with class content and collaborate with peers, affecting both self-efficacy and test performance. Consequently, only 63% of ELL students graduate high school, compared to the 82% national average.
HOW MOTE ADDRESSES THESE ISSUES
An experienced typist can type at 30 words per minute, while an adult English speaker will comfortably speak at around 150-160 words per minute. This 5X efficiency gain explains why using Mote voice recording, integrated within popular apps like Google Docs, can significantly reduce the time required for teachers to provide individualized feedback.
Text-to-speech is a proven solution for increasing accessibility and convenience for diverse students, especially when accompanied by text-highlighting that helps develop word-recognition and reading confidence.
The ability to convert text-to-speech enables diverse learners and non-native speakers to access content alongside their peers, eliminating the need for pull-out sessions or additional support. This fosters a sense of relatedness and autonomy while making learning more accessible, thereby enhancing students’ perceived competence. Together, these factors contribute to greater student-efficacy.
Mote's support for translation of both text and audio is a powerful scaffold for non-native speakers during classroom activities, helping to develop reading, speaking, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills.
Mote and CAST UDL Framework
Engagement
Representation
Action & Expression
Access
Welcoming interests & identity
Students are provided the autonomy to direct their method of learning. This allows diverse learners, who previously may have required assistance, to access information in the form that best fits them independently.
Perception
Teachers are able to create learning materials that are flexible and customizable. Through text and audio options, the learning experience can be individualized for each student.
Interaction
Understanding that language levels may be different for non-native speakers, Mote allows for translation which can aid in comprehension for complex or nuanced words. Offering multiple forms of accessing language provides equitable opportunity for learners to access language.
Support
Sustaining effort & persistance
Language & symbols
Students have different preferences in responding to information. Providing the means to express oneself through flexible and dynamic response, students can respond in ways that fit their learning style.
Expression & communication
Executive Function
Emotional capacity
Building knowledge
Strategy development
Access
Support
Executive Function
Access
Support
Executive Function
Access
Support
Executive Function
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