techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

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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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

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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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Tuesday, September 26, 2017. A lot of kids that I work with – where they have dysgraphia, where they have difficulties getting their ideas down, or their ideas come to them faster than they can write or type – this is just an incredible technology. Really, there’s a very low bar to just get into it, especially if you have a laptop.

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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. The digital divide has been around as long as technology has, but the move to remote teaching has made it even more apparent.

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