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Top Webinars of 2016

edWeb.net

From integrating technology into school libraries, to special education, to coding and robotics, there was something for everyone this year. We would like to thank our partners, sponsors, and wonderful presenters for making 2016 a success—and of course, thank you to the educators that joined us all year long! 3 Dr. . #

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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. EdTech Makes Assistive Tools More Available.

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Top Tech Tools for Kids Who Struggle to Read and Write

The CoolCatTeacher

Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology. where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Enhanced Transcript.

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Secrets of Accessible Online Content You Need to Know

The CoolCatTeacher

More than that – federal lawsuits for non-compliance have risen 180% from 2017 to 2018 in the United States. My research assistant, Dr. Lisa Durff, found a presentation on this topic “ Creating an Accessible Campus Culture ” presented by Bevin Rainwater at Blackboard World 2018. What does accessibility mean?

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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. In some teacher preparation programs, pre-service teachers are not provided with any opportunities to engage with technology in meaningful ways.