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What is Accessible Education? Equality vs Equity in Inclusive Learning

ViewSonic Education

Equality vs equity: which one is more important in achieving accessible education? The two concepts sound similar but mean two different things and you can’t have inclusive learning if you’re lacking one of them. Read on to learn more about accessibility, equality vs equity, and inclusive education.

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Learning Without Limits: Increasing Tech Accessibility in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine

Recent survey data from Echelon Insights found that 45 percent of parents would keep their children entirely online, if possible, while 22 percent of parents preferred a hybrid learning model. And while a portion of this back-to-school reticence stems from safety concerns, a subset of students also found solace in the accessibility of e…

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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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Getting Disconnected Students Access to Their Online Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

One Thursday evening in March 2020, we learned that, because of the pandemic, the state of Texas would begin shutting down schools on the following Monday. However, for many of our students back then, virtual learning was impossible; 39 percent of K–12 students had little or no internet access in their home.

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Increasing Equity and Access: A Canvas Case Study of Virtual Arkansas K-12

How would they simplify content creation while enhancing learning? Discover 3 key insights to transform your classrooms. Virtual Arkansas, a fully online school, had a mission to provide high-quality courses in rural and urban areas throughout the state.

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Improving Access to Learning Through UDL

American Consortium for Equity in Education

As educators we can agree that providing equal and equitable access to learning is a priority.  Students come into our classrooms with different backgrounds, Keep Reading Improving Access to Learning Through UDL The post Improving Access to Learning Through UDL appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. As K–12 teachers seek to create classrooms where all students have an equal opportunity to learn, they must be mindful of physical and digital elements that could potentially be a barrier for students with special learning needs. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Leveraging Learner Variability to Elevate Equity in EdTech

Speaker: Vic Vuchic, Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director, Learner Variability Project

Open the door to any classroom and you are sure to see challenges. In this webinar, Vic Vuchic, Chief Innovation Officer of Digital Promise, will share his insights into the modern boom in neuroscience and learning sciences research. Discover best practices for running an EdTech-enabled classroom that is accessible to every student.

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Technology to Support and Empower Users With Disabilities

There is an increasing global focus on accessibility for students in school. From MacBooks to iPads to iPhones and all things in-between, schools around the globe have found that Apple devices’ ease of use, robust design, and thoughtful creative and educational features are absolutely essential in the classroom.