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Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164

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Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. 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 this episode, Kasey interviews Mike Marotta, co-author of Inclusive Learning 365.

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5 Ways EdTech Helps Students with Special Needs in the Classroom

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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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Tips & Tools to Enhance Collaboration Between Tech & Curriculum

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The Marriage Between IT & Curriculum ] Here are some tools that we have found help marry tech and curriculum to enhance learning: Assistive Technology Finding the right tools to support all learners can empower a student in ways we may never have thought possible. Students begin by brainstorming everything they Know about a topic.

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4 Strategies to Engage Families in Tech Partnerships

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Sessions can focus on special education issues and concerns, introducing assistive technology tools and offering opportunities for parents to provide tech feedback that informs change to meet learner needs. Establish a districtwide parent advisory board that meets monthly to raise issues related to students with diverse needs.

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6 Steps to Take to Boost Tech Accessibility

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Within an educational context, inclusive technology comprises assistive tools and strategies that reduce or remove barriers to the learning experience for students with disabilities, mainly in mainstream classrooms. Making those assistive technologies available to learners requires a specialized infrastructure.

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

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Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology. On the other hand, big education technology companies, such as Microsoft, Google and Apple, have put significantly more focus on embedding accessibility into their tools.