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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.

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Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049

Shake Up Learning

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners.

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Twitter Enhances Accessibility with Alt Text for Images

ProfHacker

This week, Twitter announced that it has added an important function to its service, one that enhances accessibility for people who are blind or who have low vision: support for alternative text to describe images. Starting today, anyone can make Tweets with images accessible to the visually impaired: https://t.co/mAnehClSNR

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Tobii Dynavox launches Boardmaker 7 – the new platform for special education

eSchool News

Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced the new generation of its special education platform Boardmaker. These symbols have also recently been introduced in Google’s Action Blocks for Android and in several of Microsoft’s Office products.

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5 Tech Resources for the Blind or Visually Impaired

The Innovative Educator

Unfortunately, these supports are currently generally reserved for the elite in our society because of cost and access. Fortunately, there are low-to-no-cost technologies that provide support to the visually impaired and blind population. Fi ve technologies to support the visually impaired and legally blind.

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mARch: Augmenting with Aurasma, Part 1.

SpeechTechie

This app is also available for Android, but I can''t attest to how it works. Specifically, through these steps a seagull "aura" is accessed when the book''s cover is scanned. apps assistive technology association augmented reality books Common Core context curriculum connections FIVES images story grammar'

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5 Ways EdTech Helps Students with Special Needs in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

Lack of physical access. 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. Wide variety of students needs.

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