Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

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Study Assistive Technology Data Course 142

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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Learning Online Learning Outcomes Groups 213

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? Hybrid and socially distant in-person classes present challenges of their own.

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Assistive Technology Survey Accessibility Mobility 173

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The authors note that while, ideally, UDL allows students with disabilities to access courses without adaptation, it can also help to improve learning—and, therefore, retention—among all students. In presentation , the course provides learners with various way of acquiring information and knowledge.

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UDL Course Accessibility Assistive Technology 40

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . However it’s presented the basic concepts are the same. . Digital choice boards allow for teachers to add links containing video or audio messages. For the youngest or even struggling students, utilizing video or audio clips rather than text descriptions.

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Conference UDL Examples Blended Learning 101

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Imagine you’re about to give a big presentation to a large audience. Your boss assures you that it will make your presentation better, and just before you can respond, the curtain goes up. In fact, 95% of teachers nowadays report that they use technology regularly in their classrooms.

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Technology Training Assistive Technology Survey 56

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

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Study Assistive Technology Data Course 84

SpeechTechie

APRIL 19, 2016

Just got back from presenting with the Hawaii Speech-Language Hearing Convention and New York's association the week before that. A key strategy within assistive technology is using what one already has. Many of you "already have" access to Google Docs, being part of districts who have deployed Google Apps for Education.

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Google Assistive Technology iPad Strategy 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Edtech features like online learning, digital modules, instructional videos & presentations, and much more allow learners to access learning material anytime and anywhere. . This allows students to access the book from anywhere, anytime. Blockchain Technology . Education Tech Trends of 2022. Remote Learning .

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Trends eBook Gamification EdTech 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

Certain elements are consistently present in quality games and quality learning tools. Minecraft, Autism and 21st Century Learning I was unaware of this early on, but eventually discovered that I wasn’t the only one who found Minecraft useful as an assistive technology for people with autism.

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Outcomes Assistive Technology STEM Mobility 165

SpeechTechie

JANUARY 8, 2015

Many people are not aware of the many assistive technology (and engagement-enhancing) features that are built into the brain of the iPad--iOS, its operating system. Tap General , then Accessibility , then Speech. assistive technology auditory comprehension ipad essentials literacy' Open the Settings app.

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iPad Assistive Technology Accessibility System 40

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

You could use it to collect digital artifacts -- URLs, pictures, YouTube videos, social media posts -- and you could sequence these items to create a narrative in order to share with others. The 49 second video below shows how this works. For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools.

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Social Media EdTech Microsoft Google 52

SpeechTechie

MARCH 5, 2013

In yesterday''s post , I introduced the topic of augmented reality (AR), which can be used to add visuals such as animation, images, video and text to many contexts. We''ll be looking at some stand-alone apps that do their specific AR thing, but I wanted to start with Aurasma , the app that was featured in yesterday''s video.

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Common Core Assistive Technology iPhone iPad 67

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This creates an opportunity to put certain outside tools inside of your Classroom Assignments -- students can access and complete them without leaving the tab, and then their scores/grades will go straight to the Classroom's gradebook. For more on Google and accessibility, check out this link.) Share in the Comments below!

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Google Chromebook Learning Meeting 52

MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

She said that specifically identifying which standard is being assessed, and providing accommodations for the standards not presently up to bat, can help make school more accessible for all students. Accessibility Opportunities. Access to technology is an equity issue. She has been teaching online for seven years.

Technology 48

Technology Classroom Software Accessibility 48

techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

We are discovering new ways to marry technology into curriculum, and are finding successful outcomes. These include: More engaged students – Students are often more engaged when material is presented with digital tools. You can access Voice Typing by selecting “tools” then voice typing is an option.

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Tools Google Comparison Conference 46

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In some of the statistics about online acceessibility , we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. Today, we dig into a university that is making progress on accessibility and compliance.

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Accessibility Blackboard LMS Moodle 233

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

Any of these can be a partial or total impairment and may have been present at birth or acquired. 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.

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EdTech Classroom iPad Assistive Technology 337

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Digital signage will typically utilize LCD, LED, or projection technology. It can be used to display simple text and images, or even used for multimedia broadcasting, which can include the display of video and web content. . Digital signage usually relies on the presence of digital display screens using LCD or LED technology.

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Software Technology Industry Outcomes 283

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

It upgrades the digital whiteboard experience by enabling the seamless import of videos, images, and virtual reality files onto an infinite canvas with multiple page and layer support. This non-linear learning contrasts against the rigid structure of outdated file formats, such as slideshow presentations.

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EdTech Learning Software Outcomes 277

The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I have shared this little feature during my presentations, and I was reminded just last week how powerful this tool can be for any student, but especially for struggling students, ELL, and primary. You could dedicate a time and space for recording/dictating, similar to how we manage recording videos and audio in the classroom.

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Google Mobility Android Accessibility 29

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 16, 2023

One of the most common features associated with metaverse platforms — and a feature present within UNIVERSE by ViewSonic — is the ability to create and control a metaverse avatar. A simple way to understand it may be through a comparison to a video game character. 2) Digital Accessibility . 1) Peer-to-Peer Learning .

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How To Gamification Accessibility Technology 316

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

1990 – The Internet brings about unprecedented access to information. Depending on the material being presented, computers also present an opportunity for adding more media to lessons, gamification, and connectivity with either classmates or instructors. Rinse and repeat throughout the history of education.

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Technology Classroom Smartphone Laptops 431

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 ). They may not be aware that their use of these technologies might violate students’ privacy rights and put them in unsafe situations.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 209

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Noakes emphasized that the process must include an equity assessment—can all of the students and teachers access the tech outside of school? About the Presenters. Rob also hosts a well-known YouTube educational video blog called The Seditionists and educational podcast called the Council on the Future of Education.

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EdTech LMS Robotics Training 40

edWeb.net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Resource Allocation: Educators express the need for better allocation of resources, such as assistive technologies and materials tailored to special education. They are not aware of all the instructional strategies, accommodations, assistive technology, or alternate curriculum that are required for students with special needs.

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Survey Professional Learning Assistive Technology Report 86

NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

To address challenges relating to accessibility and inclusion in our growingly diverse communities, you may want to explore some of the free, and game-changing, features Microsoft has been introducing in across the applications in its Office suite. Sharing these tools is critical for ensuring equity. Talking with your community.

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Microsoft Assistive Technology Meeting Conference 40

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 99

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 99