eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

BLUFFDALE, UTAH – Listen Technologies, the leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 24 years, announced that John Rennie High School , a secondary school in Quebec, Canada, has selected Listen EVERYWHERE for use in its theater to support assistive listening. .

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below).

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start. “I That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2012

Microsoft has been working with Kinect technology and autistic students. Technology removes barriers and helps them interact with the world. With time, tech tools, and access to one another, teachers could solve many of the problems we face in education today, including addressing students with special needs.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

The past year has caused significant disruption to the education system, with the need to maintain safe distances resulting in a rapid shift to online learning. However, the nature of online learning and its reliance upon technology that isn’t always well-designed for group education can leave some students at serious disadvantages.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 14, 2023

School Finance: The Foundation of Education The effective management of school finance ensures that resources are allocated appropriately and that students have access to the tools and support they need. By investing in cutting-edge technology such as digital classrooms, online learning platforms, assistive technology, etc.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My The classroom, where the actual learning takes place, was surprisingly void of impactful technologies. How does classroom video capture technology address this issue?

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

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. In the beginning, Mike fixed wheelchairs and such, but as technology expanded so did his work assisting students with disabilities. Everyone’s Different. Teaching Resources.

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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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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

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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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. Dyslexia causes the rods (axons) in the neurological system to be further apart than average — people with autism for instance have axons that are very close together.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

If these students continue to be restricted when it comes to expressing their thoughts, their full potential will not be realised and the chances are they will become increasingly frustrated and drop out of the education system as early as possible. As with so many things, to a certain extent it should be a case of ‘technology to the rescue’!

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 20, 2019

Arizona State has also seen an opportunity to offer a voice technology engineering program , in which undergraduate students can take voice development lessons based on the university’s partnership with Amazon. Students can use the assistant for setting timers when studying, adding reminders, playing music, and more.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My The classroom, where the actual learning takes place, was surprisingly void of impactful technologies. How does classroom video capture technology address this issue?

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N2Y

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The Equals Mathematics program will be the latest integration to Unique Learning System ® , n2y’s online, standards- and research‑based academic solution developed and differentiated specifically to help unique learners achieve personal, meaningful growth and independence. “Our About AbleNet.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . There has always been technology in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Some obstacles can be assisted with the support of technology. 4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. Model technology use. However, merely throwing tools at a class is not enough.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

“A lot of people worry that technology will take the place of the teacher, but I think it’s exactly the opposite,” said math teacher Kaswell. Kaswell’s class is known as the STEAM lab, for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. And the reason is, everyone has access to it. Photo: Sarah Gonser. BROOKLYN, N.Y.

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Cycles of Learning

JULY 16, 2018

* Click here if your are not familiar with the MakeyMakey #1: Assistive Technology Development Rather than simply developing video game controllers, empower your students to use the MakeyMakey to create Assistive Technology for individuals with various physical disabilities (Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, etc.).

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

These two teachers have found the answers through audiobooks and access. Since her district expanded access to grade-level text by providing human-read audiobook technology, Nappi’s students’ reading skills and confidence have improved dramatically. The power of technology. Making reading more enjoyable for all.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2019

Microsoft Accessibility And Assistive Technologies For Education: A Total Economic Impact Analysis. adjust font spacing to address the needs of readers with visual crowding issues. Research: Leveling the Playing Field with Microsoft Learning Tools. Katherine McKnight, Ph.D.,

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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. The cost of continuing to wait is missing out on updated apps designed for the newest operating system, as well as the feature I will describe in this post.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Another great way to engage younger students is through a coded system with colors, shapes, animals, or any theme that may connect with the lesson. . Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Foster collaboration and community. GET CREDIT!

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Research tells us that dyslexia is due to a problem in language rather than in vision, specifically the phonological system, which is used for processing speech sounds. With the current system, students aren’t identified until second or third grade, which is too late. Ideally, a universal screening system could be implemented.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Credit: Kavitha Cardoza for The Hechinger Report Current employees are also in the retirement system, meaning the years they’ve already worked count toward their pension. For Gros, who has worked for 18 years in her school system, that was an important consideration, she said. At least 16 states have such program s.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

If a student with a physical disability like cerebral palsy or Multiple Sclerosis requires assistive technology to move, manipulate classroom learning materials, or communicate , for example, school staff may be more inclined to miss their advanced skills in other areas. What about IDEA?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Specifically, the challenge encourages them to tackle issues such as nutrition, the importance of sleep, preventing the spread of disease, street safety, screen time, assistive technologies, mental and emotional health, sports safety, healthy air and water and elder health. There are 1.4

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

You also get some bonus features such as an interior Google search (allowing you to look up public Docs across your domain), livestream capability to 100K users, and a synching of Google Classroom rosters to your SIS (Student Information System, such as Infinite Campus). For more on Google and accessibility, check out this link.)

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 22, 2015

iOS 8, among other enhancements, brought the ability to add 3rd party keyboards to the operating system. You will need to enable Full Access in order for the keyboard to work. assistive technology ipad essentials' With iOS 8, keyboards are searchable and downloadable from the App Store.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink While giving all students access to high-speed internet and a working computer are strong steps towards creating equitable learning opportunities, there’s one area schools often miss: technical assistance for students with learning differences. There are some items, like larger monitors, they can have ready.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast When students with disabilities come to your school, the technology that can help them succeed should be immediately available. Therefore, strategies for identifying and selecting accessible and inclusive tech should be top of mind. This is especially crucial in educational environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

The physical distance, combined with the limited ability to notice important nervous system signals such as subtle nonverbal cues including the breath and the energy level of our clients, posed significant barriers to our ability to “accurately read” our clients’ mental state in order to effectively connect and intervene.

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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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