The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

Around him, the busy classroom hums as 30 students work on laptops, interact with other teachers and chat among themselves. Five years ago, these tools were considered purely assistive technology [for children with special needs]; now everyone’s using them. And the reason is, everyone has access to it. BROOKLYN, N.Y.

Assistive Technology 40

Assistive Technology Technology Software Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

She moves her food strategically off camera and ensures she has multiple devices logged in: her phone, laptop and desktop. They’ve been taking turns presenting on disabilities such as dyslexia, brain injuries and deafness; Noble gave hers, on assistive technologies for children with physical disabilities, last week.

Elementary 85

Elementary Report Training Classroom 85

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Generally the type of ed tech those surveyed reported using most for instructional purposes were iPads, Chromebooks, desktops or laptops, and electronic whiteboards. Therapeutic professionals said the type of technology they most often used for instructional purposes were iPads, desktop or laptops and specific assistive technology devices.

Mobility 40

Mobility Technology Classroom E-rate 40

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

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.

EdTech 337

EdTech Classroom iPad Assistive Technology 337

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

1990 – The Internet brings about unprecedented access to information. What technology is available in the modern classroom? Both desktops and laptops continue to have places in modern classrooms. At many schools, laptops are issued to students to use throughout the school year. And what is it doing for education?

Technology 431

Technology Classroom Smartphone Laptops 431

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

I worked very diligently over the course of my high school career to familiarize myself as much as possible with the inner workings, complex nuances, and the design principles of many forms of assistive technology. I tried numerous different solutions. However at a certain point I hit a wall with each of them.

Technology 150

Technology UDL Learning Software 150

techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

Technology can put a wealth of material literally into the palm of a student’s hand. Lightweight new laptops and digital books can easily take the place of heavy, cumbersome books and notebooks. [ Lightweight new laptops and digital books can easily take the place of heavy, cumbersome books and notebooks. [

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Tools Google Comparison Conference 45

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Whether you’re using something like Read and Write, or Snap and Read, these are some great tools that can be used to access text in Google Docs or on the web. Really, there’s a very low bar to just get into it, especially if you have a laptop. Select Voice Typing, and give your microphone permission to access it. Start talking.

Tools 223

Tools Assistive Technology Chromebook Microsoft 223

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The combination of visual and audio content also means that students with impaired sight or vision can still be reached, improving digital accessibility within schools. . Many schools will already have digital display screens, interactive whiteboards, and other examples of technology that can be used for digital signage.

Software 283

Software Technology Industry Outcomes 283

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Businesses and organizations are providing free access to digital tools and apps for teaching and learning (see THE Journal’s ever-growing list of Free Resources for Schools During COVID-19 Outbreak ). To assist with this, my students and I co-wrote a freely available, open access book, “ Teaching with Digital Tools and Apps.”

Digital Divide 214

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 214

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital textbooks offer interactive content, and assistive technologies like speech-to-text tools support diverse learning needs, collectively creating a dynamic and enriched learning environment for students. How does technology help students learn? Coding programs such as Scratch foster critical thinking and problem-solving.

Technology 52

Technology Khan Academy Adaptive Learning Learning 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. Immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality are redefining traditional learning methods.

Trends 113

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 113