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Importance of Assistive Technology

N2Y

For many students with disabilities, assistive technology (AT) is critically important in removing barriers to mobility, communication, socialization, and learning. Download this white paper to learn more about: How assistive technology supports students in the 13 IDEA categories of disability.

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How Tablet Games Can Teach Skills to Students with Visual Impairments

Edsurge

Schultz has taken a career in building special needs software and games for people who are blind or have low vision into ObjectiveEd, a new endeavor at a time when investor interest in educational tools and investor interest in assistive technology are apparently on the rise. million across 38 deals in 2012 to $276.5

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Free Webinar: Options for eText: Facilitating Access and Comprehension Through Electronic Text

SpeechTechie

edWeb recently hosted a Webinar in which I discussed resources related to electronic text, sponsored by Mobile Education Store, creator of great apps such as Conversation Builder and Crack the Books. If you join their community, you'll also be able to download handouts and receive other resources.

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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. 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. EdTech Makes Assistive Tools More Available.

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Thingiverse: Discover, Make, And Share 3D Printer Designs

TeachThought - Learn better.

October 29, 2015 — MakerBot Thingiverse, the world’s largest 3D design community, reached a landmark one million uploads and 200 million downloads on its platform. million downloads per month. From a press release. BROOKLYN , N.Y., During its first six months, the site averaged between 30 and 40 uploads per week.

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. The system allows any organization to deliver live 360 4K video to viewers on computers and mobile devices. The program runs from May 2018-June 2019. Schools can join until September 2018.

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eBook Reader Apps – The Next Best Investment for K12 Organizations

Kitaboo on EdTech

eBook Apps Make Education Accessible to Students with Disabilities . As a result, mobile device-optimized eBook readers are one of the most downloaded apps on both Android and iOS devices. On the other hand, eBooks are digital files, and all one needs is an eBook app to access learning resources on their mobile device.

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