EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. One way to increase the accessibility of classrooms is to remove any unnecessary distractions. If a presentation, assignment or class website is overloaded with clip art, unreadable fonts and other bells and whistles, students may find the information less accessible. .

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

And so I have realized that, relative to abled communities, technology has improved accessing information, entertainment and education for differently abled students and seekers to the point of being a quantum leap. 6 Awesome examples of EdTech for the visually impaired students. Screen readers. Closing thoughts.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 12, 2022

I’ve blogged about the value of interdisciplinary units before – All Lessons Should Be Interdisciplinary [link]. Here are the two Pi Kahoots I did with the students: Accessed at: [link]. Accessed at: [link]. Can be accessed at [link]. My new students then get excited, too. Pi Day Activities.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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SplashLearn

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Are classrooms genuinely inclusive and accessible for all students? Now, take a moment to pause […] The post 5 Best Examples of Assistive Technology in the Classroom first appeared on SplashLearn Blog. Approximately 1.3 Approximately 1.3

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Students can access learning materials outside of school. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom. Here are some examples. Ensuring internet access outside of school.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 8, 2023

Picture this: you’re sitting in a classroom, listening to the teacher explain a topic, but you also have access to interactive videos and online quizzes on the same subject. Types, Examples, Benefits & Tools first appeared on SplashLearn Blog. Sounds cool, right? That’s what blended learning is all about!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I've been working on a big project and am very busy, but I have been studying the changes in Windows 11 Copilot, released on Tuesday, September 26, and wanted to share them with you. See Windows Insider Blog.] Now on to today's topic, Windows 11 Copilot.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 12, 2020

14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education. In 2015, someone asked me what I thought about innovation in higher ed in an email, so I responded with a couple of hundred words, which I added to in creating this short blog post. With that in mind, I started out with the more common, perhaps less exciting examples. An example?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 19, 2024

Such routines include students saying the word aloud, clapping out syllables, looking up and writing down the definition, and finding examples and non-examples of vocabulary terms. Here is an online example of a vocabulary haiku for the word analyze. Here is an offline example of a haiku for the word analyze.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 31, 2019

I’ve blogged about the value of interdisciplinary units before – All Lessons Should Be Interdisciplinary [link]. Can be accessed at [link]. Here are the two Pi Kahoots I did with the students: Accessed at: [link]. Accessed at: [link]. Pi Day Activities. Making and Decorating Pies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2019

I do talk about it in my Digital Citizenship grad school class (if you click the link, it’s MTI 557) but haven’t turned those ideas into blogs yet. The schools that do place emphasis on the needs of their students often have programs that encourage accessibility as well as accessible classrooms.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. How to create accessible e-learning design.

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Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Over the past few years, districts have been working diligently to close the access gap (coined in D.C. The statistics regarding the need are clear and I believe that equity in access is one of the main issues facing school leaders today. EveryoneOn.org is a non-profit that works to support families in obtaining access at home.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 11, 2017

Let’s take for example people with disabilities. Completely healthy people and people with disabilities are equal in front of the law, they have equal access to education, they can follow any cultural norm they want, and so on, and so forth. Why e-learning accessibility matters: WCAG and Section 508. At least some of us do.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will share ten ways you can use Tract to create personalized project-based learning in your classroom. Tract sponsored this blog post. For example, if a student likes to draw and likes Star Wars, they can draw Baby Yoda. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They’ve changed into online treasure hubs to help kids access education. The digital library has introduced an approach connecting students to personalized methods to access their courses. As long as you have access to a screen and internet, you can open millions of books and the whole world’s information.

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N2Y

MAY 25, 2021

Welcome to part three of our travel series, where we will cover a variety of topics on travel and access that will better prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Medical Access. Travel and Communication Access. Planning a Trip with Your Child with Physical Access Needs. Elevators at hotels.

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N2Y

MAY 27, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final article in our travel series, where we cover a variety of topics on travel and access that help prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Medical Access. Travel and Physical Access. Understanding AAC Devices. Consider including requests or needs you can anticipate.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. Whether it’s continuing education, applying for a job, or access to the world’s information, the ability to connect is vital for economic opportunity.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Several edtech products and platforms are also aiming to simplify the process for teachers so that accessing actionable information in a student’s’ learner profile is as timely and seamless as possible. Below are key resources, practical examples, and questions to consider when creating learner profiles. Hope High School.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help. To read more about supporting self-paced learning and keeping students on track, check out my blog titled “ The Art of Self-Pacing: How to Build Playlists that Keep Students on Track.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2024

The goal is not just to create a virtual field trip to a farm that students in a classroom might not have access to. This is kind of an empathy machine, and I think it has a huge emotional power,” says Georgieva, who has become a leading voice about where VR is headed through her blogging and public speaking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2023

This blog post will explain exactly what a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is, how it works, and why some people prefer using it for their digital security needs. So, for example, when you use your laptop and visit a website, there is an exchange of information. By the end of this article, you’ll have a working knowledge of VPNs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Note: If you’re new to ChatGPT, start with my blog post on What is ChatGPT ? See my blog post about how to create your own GPT.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Todoist has a new AI Assistant built into the tool that you can add to the program. From email to productivity tools, developers are creating add ins that access the newest in language generation to help us be more productive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

For example, if you use a Windows laptop, a smartphone that syncs well with Windows can streamline your workflow, making it easier to transition from student to professional tasks. When selecting a smartphone, consider its compatibility with other devices like your laptop and tablet. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the Curriculum Access Team at Cincinnati Public Schools has been using Book Creator to ensure that every student has access to their learning. Used by educators from Pre-K through High School, Book Creator offers hundreds of accessibility features to engage even the most reluctant learners.

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Adjusting Course

DECEMBER 16, 2020

No doubt, literacy leaders have stories and examples of how our views and understanding have changed over time. I thought I'd share one such example. Celebrating books through book-talking, creating displays that teach, and other culture-building practices moves "book access" beyond a theoretical construct.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Once upon a time, exactly one year ago, something magic happened: the NEO Blog was born! Ok, there’s nothing magic to publishing a post on a blog, that is as easy and straightforward as it can be. So today we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of the NEO Blog! The NEO Blog turns one!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Examples include high-tech tools like alerting devices and low-tech ones like Braille and pencil grips. For example, students with dyslexia can use a text-to-speech tool to improve their reading comprehension. With access to the right tools, they can have a sense of control over their lives and learning environments.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In the edLeader Panel, “ Choosing Equitable, High-Quality STEM Curricula and the Impact It Can Have ,” district- and state-level STEM leaders discussed how to create inclusive and accessible schoolwide STEM programs that benefit all students. Open and Accessible STEM Benefits All Students. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

School groups are accessible to the members of a certain institution. You can create a private group that only a few approved members will have access to. This means that the admin or teacher controls member access. . Class groups are accessible to the members of a specific class. Private groups. Community groups .

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? So a good example is I ask students, just will you write down your name now on a piece of paper? So there's lots and lots of resources that you can access. And of course they do it quickly.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. Schools often think about digital equity in terms of access to devices, the internet, and tools. Technology in schools can be a critical tool in advancing equity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share my review of TARA, the Teacher HQ for Resources and Administration. This blog post is sponsored by TARA: Teacher HQ for Resources & Administration. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “ sponsored blog post.”

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