Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

It is a perfect inquiry-based tool you can use in your classroom and with your students. Brian: Probably one of the more powerful technologies that I’ve seen in the last year has been – they call it Voice Typing – but for years we called it speech recognition. Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge spoke with Häkkinen about the impact of new speech synthesis technologies on student assessments, and how his company is making the most of them. EdSurge: First, when we say “assistive technologies,” what exactly are we talking about? How do you present science, technology, engineering, and math content?

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Teaching and Learning includes originality reports for student work, a soon to launch Classroom Add Ons feature (see the below section for more details), and many of the previously announced Google Meet features like breakout rooms, recordings that do not expire after 30 days, and room polling. Available with Standards or with Plus.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

In my first-grade classroom, a third of my students were learning English as a second language. As a public school teacher, I had to constantly evaluate how my teaching practices and materials could better include and empower the vast diversity in my classroom. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies?

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Google tools are loaded with features that help us differentiate and support ALL learners in our classrooms. Ever wondered how you can use Chrome, Chromebooks, and Docs to create a more accessible classroom? Chrome OS & Chromebooks. Chromebook accessibility help. Chromebook keyboard shortcuts.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 31, 2017

Teacher Resources - education and edtech - all free and very useful General: Welcome Back to School - great resources for teachers (new and veteran) [link] What Makes a Great Teacher [link] What Makes a Great Teacher, created by students [link] New Teacher Advice and Resources [link] Create a Personal Learning Network [link] Resources from Teacher (..)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What’s new in education technology?

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

“It can be used in a formal classroom or an informal setting or at home.” Generally the type of ed tech those surveyed reported using most for instructional purposes were iPads, Chromebooks, desktops or laptops, and electronic whiteboards. ” More Than 400 Apps Reviewed. Department Says.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. I worked exclusively with students in special education classrooms who needed a way to access the curriculum or a way to communicate effectively in the classroom.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

MAY 17, 2014

Assistive Tech Chromebook Google Apps for Education Google Chrome Internet' Readability : provides a better way to read online, turning any web page into a comfortable reading view right in your web browser. Chrome Speak: select text on the webpage, and chrome speak will dictate it.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Click To Tweet.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

“A lot of people worry that technology will take the place of the teacher, but I think it’s exactly the opposite,” said math teacher Kaswell. Around him, the busy classroom hums as 30 students work on laptops, interact with other teachers and chat among themselves. Photo: Sarah Gonser. BROOKLYN, N.Y. Every computer and iPad has it.”.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

JUNE 4, 2013

Select and Speak Google Chrome extension by i Speech is really good for assisted technology for anyone who needs text on the web read to them. Classroom Integration: Select and Speak can be used by anyone: teachers, students, parents with Google Chrome web browser and/or a Chromebook. Click Here to download.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

My journey began in Perry County Schools as a para-educator for a first-grade classroom. I love how easy it is to use on every platform (iPhone, Chrome browser, Chromebook, etc). In addition, it speaks directly to Google Classroom so there's minimal set-up for teachers to begin. Stella, welcome to Edtech Elixirs!

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Hansen's Link to Tech

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Classroom Integration: Assistive technology is any device or program that helps a person with a disability complete an everyday task. Using assistive tech whether Chrome apps/extensions or others you will do your students a great service by supplying them such helpful tools.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

They are a gimmick; a technology that centers the action at the front of the classroom, supporting that old outdated classroom practice. Computers in the classroom rob children of the chance to debate and discuss ideas with the teacher. In fact they love using technology to converse and discuss with REAL people.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The program includes in-classroom professional development sessions. Furthermore, ABCMouse will be offered at no cost to teachers for use in their classrooms, allowing them to take full advantage of many of these offerings. Videos provide stopping points to facilitate classroom discussion and encourage critical thinking.

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