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AT and UDL: Acronyms for Equity

EdTechTeam

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. Assistive Technology will always be around. I see my job evolving as well.

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Learning with Google: Announcements for 2021

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Hard to believe Docs and Drive started back in 2008. Accessibility and the Future of Assistive Technology While "Accessibility" has always been part of Chrome settings that follow you across devices, Google announced some upcoming features such as multiple options for changing your cursor color. And it hasn't yet.at

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What Happened to Google's Effort to Scan Millions of University Library Books?

Edsurge

Established in 2008 and based at the University of Michigan, it has grown to include 128 member institutions, according to its executive director, Mike Furlough. And print-disabled users can use assistive technologies to read scanned books that might otherwise be difficult if not impossible to find in accessible formats.

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Thingiverse: Discover, Make, And Share 3D Printer Designs

TeachThought - Learn better.

What began in 2008 as a website exclusively for the burgeoning maker community has grown into a robust gateway to 3D printing and 3D design for hundreds of thousands of people worldwide including educators, professional engineers and designers. BROOKLYN , N.Y., During its first six months, the site averaged between 30 and 40 uploads per week.