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Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

Edsurge

I find it baffling that in 2019 I still have to explain why it’s important to play with students, especially when Fortune 500 companies are gamifying their workplace and their customer outreach, profitable gamer-culture on YouTube is on the rise and colleges have eSports teams.

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5 Ways EdTech Helps Students with Special Needs in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

These include impairments in hearing, vision and mobility. 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.

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Wakelet

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

This allows users to be able to create Collections from their mobile device, albeit the options are more limited than the full website version of Wakelet. I've created a Collection that demonstrates how the mobile app works , which is also embedded below: How could you use it? Last but not least, Wakelet offers iOS and Android apps.

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

The program runs from May 2018-June 2019. The system allows any organization to deliver live 360 4K video to viewers on computers and mobile devices. Different versions of activities are available for older students using the Scratch-based mBlock software and for younger students using the mBlock app for mobile devices.

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