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How Automated Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

Fred Singer: The question that struck me was, ‘how could it be that kids—born to a generation in which smart phones and laptops are a part of their everyday existence—have to sit in a classroom where someone just talks to them?’ Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? But the phones aren’t the problem.

Study 148
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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.

Learning 327
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How Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

Fred Singer: The question that struck me was, ‘how could it be that kids—born to a generation in which smart phones and laptops are a part of their everyday existence—have to sit in a classroom where someone just talks to them?’ Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? But the phones aren’t the problem.

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4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion

Neo LMS

4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. Assistive technology, by definition, relates to any equipment that supports a child with a disability and increase or maintain their functioning in different settings.

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To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to custodians, bus drivers and aides 

The Hechinger Report

Noble takes online classes in the evenings and weekends with Reach University as she studies to be a teacher and as part of the agreement, her district allows her 15 hours a week of classroom time. She moves her food strategically off camera and ensures she has multiple devices logged in: her phone, laptop and desktop.

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Learning technology once reserved for special needs students is now in everyone’s hands. Can teachers figure out how best to use it?

The Hechinger Report

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.

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Educators Want More Mobile Technologies for Classroom Use, Better PD

Marketplace K-12

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.