eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Released at an October event on Capitol Hill, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the leading trade association for the business of information, released Principles for the Future of AI in Education , which will help the edtech industry as it works alongside educators during AI-infused learning.

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2019

“What are you [teachers] doing right now so that your students have unhindered access to grade-level curriculum each day?” Assistive technology, especially audiobooks, provide both multisensory reading and writing experiences and enhance word recognition. Bridging the Gap and Eliminating the Barriers.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. This is the basis of immersive learning as a concept.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast During the edLeader Panel “ Inclusive Technology: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Learners ,” prominent education leaders emphasized the critical role of integrating inclusive technology systems within schools. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 14, 2023

Introduction School finance is more than just numbers and budgets; it’s a pivotal aspect of educational excellence. In this article, we’ll explore how strong school finance management translates into improved educational outcomes. Investing in Teachers Investing in educators is a critical aspect of school finance.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

This article is part of a series on innovative teaching methods in higher education. student at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at the University of California Santa Barbara. That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. Check back for more stories in the coming weeks.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire the Education Technology Division of Don Johnston Inc., a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I usually point people in the direction of the collaborative SLP Apps List (top of my blog), but from now on I am also going to be recommending Joan Green''s The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education as a great resource book for those starting out with iPads (or other technology) for clinical use.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Chief among those is determining how to support students with special educational needs. In the United States, about 14 percent of students in public schools receive specialized education services.[1] Families whose students have an IEP may need extra support in managing distance learning and special education.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Mike doesn’t have a typical education career. 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. Both Mike and Kasey have the mission to help every learner and share how technology can better assist their learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced the new generation of its special education platform Boardmaker. Boardmaker provides a fully inclusive education environment for parents, special education teachers and schools to millions of students around the world.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 20, 2019

Higher education (HE) institutions are always looking to adapt to change. For example, Northeastern University uses Amazon Echo devices to deliver information such as FAQs, academic advising, housing, the university library and admissions. They also plan to offer even more personalized information this upcoming semester.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Plus, the students who struggled with attention didn't miss out on any information since they could access the content through the voice-over, the visuals in the video, and the text in the captions. Users should be able to access the content in multiple ways and without distraction. I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Portland, OR – NWEA , a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, today announced progress it has made toward creating an accessible and equitable math assessment for middle school students with visual impairments. Last October, NWEA was awarded an AI for Accessibility grant from Microsoft.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The education sector has changed drastically due to the COVID-19 virus. Before the onset of the global pandemic, the education industry was hesitantly playing with the idea of infusion of immersive technology. Moreover, with the rapid development of digital technology, education tech trends will continue to transform. .

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“There has to be somebody sitting next to him helping with the technology and getting him engaged in what’s going on. When the teacher shows him something that’s not accessible for him, I have to figure out, ‘Do I enlarge it to remove the visual clutter? There’s a difference between accessibility and usability.” and Canada.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

They may need an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan to address their learning needs. IDEA does not specifically address 2E students, but the Department of Education has explicitly stated that students who have high cognition (e.g., Does the special education staff have experience working with 2E students?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2019

Obviously, struggling with a formal education system that requires so very much reading and writing creates a certain degree of grit and perseverance in some children. The middle classes emerged from this advanced ability to access knowledge. 40% of self-made millionaires are dyslexic. symbols such as letters and numbers). Stay tuned!

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 28, 2016

For me, that often came in the form of Google Docs with information my students were responsible for and a website for pointing students [.]. We, as teachers, know exactly what our students need much better than a textbook company hundreds or thousands of miles away.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The recent report , written by three professors at Montana State University, aims to help educators involved in online learning implement UDL for teaching both general and diverse populations, including students with disabilities. In presentation , the course provides learners with various way of acquiring information and knowledge.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

About 14 percent of all public school students receive special education services, and for many of them the switch to remote learning has been difficult on families and the schools that teach them every day. To that last question, Sean Arnold, a STEM coach and special educator for the New York City Department of Education, has a suggestion.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

Though I do miss seeing Hawaiian shirts and skateboards at the Surf conference that shared the south side of the Orange County Convention Center, the extra space taken over by FETC makes the conference workshops more accessible, convenient, and right in the heart of the main concourse. Assistive Technology. Student Data Privacy.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. How does classroom video capture technology address this issue? Can you share an example of an educator using this technology?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2022

/PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and assistive technology, announced it has appointed Gus Schmedlen, Ed.D., Dr. Schmedlen brings over two decades of experience in the education technology sector to Texthelp. “Gus has an impressive background in education technology.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

Chromebooks and Google Apps are excellent assistive technology (AT) that help students with special needs access curriculum and information. Chromebooks allow students to access curriculum while avoiding their triggers. Online curriculum and resources allow them to work without distraction, which lowers anxiety.

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N2Y

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Huron, Ohio— Business Wire n2y, the leader in special education content development, announced today the acquisition of AbleNet’s Equals Mathematics program with the corresponding manipulatives kit, a proven multisensory math instruction developed for students with disabilities. About AbleNet.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. How does classroom video capture technology address this issue? Can you share an example of an educator using this technology?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

It’s even more baffling when you acknowledge that throughout history, renowned philosophers and educators—including Plato , Comenius , Locke , Rousseau, Froebel , Piaget, and Papert —have lauded the power of play in teaching, especially for young learners. I’ve certainly found that to be true in my years teaching non-traditional learners.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Offer alternatives for auditory and visual information. . Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Other simple options for starting out with this method include reviewing material, gathering background information, or final project options to demonstrate learning. Foster collaboration and community.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

In August 2020, she signed up for a new program designed to provide people working in school settings the chance to turn their job into an undergraduate degree in education, at a low cost. She’d finished her workday as a special education teacher’s aide around 3:30 p.m., She’s also a teacher-in-training.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It was a bit of an information blitz and I felt exhausted afterward trying to take notes and keep up. So make sure you check directly with Google (like using the link to the Google Education blog entry above) to verify pricing and other details. The good news: Google says they are committed to a free option for education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

Unless educators can find new approaches to deliver reading instruction and personalize learning environments for these frustrated learners, many will fail. These two teachers have found the answers through audiobooks and access. Students with learning differences are more likely to struggle academically, socially and emotionally.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Cross-posted from Digital Education. The SpedApps project , created by the Research Center for Educational Technology at Kent State University in Ohio, also features a website that reviews apps developed to reach special education students, as well as two apps created by researchers working on the initiative.

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