Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. In fact eye-gaze technology is now being preferred even by students with limited mobility due to its increasing accuracy and ease-of-use.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In some of the statistics about online acceessibility , we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. Today, we dig into a university that is making progress on accessibility and compliance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2021

How Wearable Technology is Changing Education and Easing Disabilities. How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible. A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink While giving all students access to high-speed internet and a working computer are strong steps towards creating equitable learning opportunities, there’s one area schools often miss: technical assistance for students with learning differences. There are some items, like larger monitors, they can have ready.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below).

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. How to create accessible e-learning design.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

That was the confounding question assistive technology specialist Neal McKenzie faced a year and a half ago from one of the 100-plus visually impaired students he helps in the classrooms of Northern California’s Sonoma County. Technology,” says McKenzie, “has leveled the playing field quite a lot. “What’s an ox?”

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

Thanks to innovative technologies, education has undergone a rapid transformation. With the use of interactive technologies and textbooks, innovation has enabled educators not just to enhance student engagement but also to improve learning outcomes at the same time. How Do Interactive Digital Textbooks Enhance Learning and Engagement?

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I usually point people in the direction of the collaborative SLP Apps List (top of my blog), but from now on I am also going to be recommending Joan Green''s The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education as a great resource book for those starting out with iPads (or other technology) for clinical use.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Families are thirsty for information about inclusive technology that supports their children with disabilities. Families indicated a need for better communication about assistive and accessible technology tools for technology infrastructure. They want to collaborate.

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

We can begin by scrutinizing our learners’ technology tools and platforms from the lens of inclusion. It’s important to vet edtech tools to verify that they promote access for a wide range of learners. For me, vetting edtech products for accessibility is my profession and my passion. . Why I vet edtech tools.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

However, the nature of online learning and its reliance upon technology that isn’t always well-designed for group education can leave some students at serious disadvantages. Closed captioning accuracy in live teaching video calls is often subpar, and not all online tools are compatible with assistive technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Brian Friedlander on episode 157 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So Brian, when someone is struggling, and you’re trying to use technology… Let’s talk about some of your favorite tools. So what’s the first one you recommend? Vicki: OK, so tell us.

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ProfHacker

MARCH 28, 2018

[ This is a guest post by Michelle Morgan, who is Assistant Director of Educational Technology at Yale University and Adjunct Professor of American Studies at Connecticut College. As an Ed Tech-er, I help remediate course materials for students, and show faculty members how to make their course materials more accessible.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2019

As a counterpoint, and starting point for this blog, let’s look at other figures: 50% of all NASA employees self-identify as dyslexic – in fact NASA actively seeks dyslexic students because of their exceptional abilities in 3D spatial thinking. The middle classes emerged from this advanced ability to access knowledge.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Plus, the students who struggled with attention didn't miss out on any information since they could access the content through the voice-over, the visuals in the video, and the text in the captions. Users should be able to access the content in multiple ways and without distraction. I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology. In some teacher preparation programs, pre-service teachers are not provided with any opportunities to engage with technology in meaningful ways.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

As with so many things, to a certain extent it should be a case of ‘technology to the rescue’! However technology’s effectiveness is always subject to the applicability of its design principles to any particular user. 11 Resources to Blend Technology and Special Needs. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 20, 2019

Arizona State has also seen an opportunity to offer a voice technology engineering program , in which undergraduate students can take voice development lessons based on the university’s partnership with Amazon. Students can use the assistant for setting timers when studying, adding reminders, playing music, and more.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

Arnold recently joined Luis Perez, a technical assistance specialist for the National Center on Accessible Education Materials , which is affiliated with the nonprofit CAST, on an interactive webinar, Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education , hosted by EdSurge and ISTE, our parent organization.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Schools often have to address issues of equality and funding to ensure that all students, regardless of economic status, have access to a mobile device in the classroom so no one is disadvantaged. 3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Schools rely on so much technology for instruction, from attendance to collecting assignments, and for day-to-day operations (e.g., Of particular concern are students who use any form of assistive technology. Thus, the panelists advocate for strict vetting procedures for all technology. school lunches).

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techlearning

APRIL 8, 2018

Today, Microsoft announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), which has piloted the use of Microsoft Translator language technology to help students who are deaf and hard of hearing feel more engaged by transcribing lectures in real time. To learn more, visit the Microsoft AI Blog.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Turn Struggling Readers Into Leaders Using Assistive Technology , Gavin and Marley, two middle school students, along with dyslexia specialist Dana Blackaby, presented on their use of assistive technology that helps struggling readers. Dana sums it up beautifully.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Make Magazine —filled with DIY technology projects and inspiration. Building community is what animates award-winning educator, Josh Ajima, who shares experiences and advice through his blog, Design Make Teach. Although crucial for the specific student,” he explains, “it makes the whole lesson accessible and better for everyone.”.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Resource Allocation: Educators express the need for better allocation of resources, such as assistive technologies and materials tailored to special education. They are not aware of all the instructional strategies, accommodations, assistive technology, or alternate curriculum that are required for students with special needs.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Pam also shares in a blog post how she has used choice boards to help teachers learn technology. She also shares a choose your own adventure board in this blog post. . GET CREDIT!

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Today, rather than LIVE blog every session, I experimented with note taking and creating media. Luis Perez did a fantastic talk about making Assistive Technology (AT) HIP (Hope – Independence – Passion). Apple’s commitment to accessibility even extends to its latest device: the Apple Watch.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Before the onset of the global pandemic, the education industry was hesitantly playing with the idea of infusion of immersive technology. Moreover, with the rapid development of digital technology, education tech trends will continue to transform. . This allows students to access the book from anywhere, anytime. Nano Learning

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As a way of digesting some of the highlights of their announcements, I thought I'd blog! So make sure you check directly with Google (like using the link to the Google Education blog entry above) to verify pricing and other details. For more details on your options: Read this Google blog entry. It may not be yours!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2017

It was a crazy idea: Take the bulk of the world’s books, scan them, and create a monumental digital library for all to access. A settlement that would have created a Book Rights Registry and made it possible to access the Google Books corpus through public-library terminals ultimately died, rejected by a federal judge in 2011.

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N2Y

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

An occupational therapist (OT) may provide inclusion support twice per week to help a student with DCD take notes during math class, organize homework into a folder, and access a notebook and textbook simultaneously. Assistive technology is another type of related service that helps unique learners achieve their IEP goals.

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Saving Socrates

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It requires a commitment from yeshivot to provide the necessary resources and accommodations to support these students, including differentiated instruction, modifications and accommodations, behavioral supports, and sometimes assistive technology. I'd love to hear your insights and words of wisdom.

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N2Y

APRIL 24, 2020

These supports and services do include the setting or location, and also any accommodations or modifications addressed by the IEP team, the materials used, the student’s peers , where the student is sitting in the classroom as well as adult assistance. Monitor Student Progress.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

If a student with a physical disability like cerebral palsy or Multiple Sclerosis requires assistive technology to move, manipulate classroom learning materials, or communicate , for example, school staff may be more inclined to miss their advanced skills in other areas. What about IDEA?

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