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Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164

Shake Up Learning

The school needed his expertise to help keep its assistive technology up and running as it was a school for children and adults with disabilities. In the beginning, Mike fixed wheelchairs and such, but as technology expanded so did his work assisting students with disabilities. Looking Ahead.

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Tips & Tools to Enhance Collaboration Between Tech & Curriculum

techlearning

Technology can put a wealth of material literally into the palm of a student’s hand. Lightweight new laptops and digital books can easily take the place of heavy, cumbersome books and notebooks. [ Other professional roles include: classroom teacher, PD specialist, and other district roles supporting technology instruction.

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5 Ways EdTech Helps Students with Special Needs in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. Pencil grips, adapted paper and spelling aids all assist with writing. This can lead to low motivation and poor learning outcomes.

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Top Tech Tools for Kids Who Struggle to Read and Write

The CoolCatTeacher

Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Brian Friedlander has lots of resources, so you’ll want to check the Shownotes, too, to find out about all of the books and all of the things that he has to help us help those kids who struggle. Dr. Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology. Bio as submitted.

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

Edsurge

Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology. To assist with this, my students and I co-wrote a freely available, open access book, “ Teaching with Digital Tools and Apps.”