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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

Edsurge

They have shaped and promoted editorial guidelines for the products they fashion, which will land in the hands of educators and students. Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc.

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Vocabulary Haiku: A Creative Approach to Deeping Understanding of Academic Vocabulary

Catlin Tucker

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. Write a haiku poem for that term, using the guidelines for writing a haiku. The directions for creating a vocabulary haiku are simple.

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How to create accessible e-learning design

Neo LMS

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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4 Reasons why an LMS is an excellent tool for your language classes

Neo LMS

Although conventional lessons that take place in a classroom are the norm and are probably here to stay, bringing an LMS into the learning process can definitely improve learners’ engagement. Read more: 7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance. However, adding an LMS to language learning is definitely a plus.

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Should AI be STOPPED?

The CoolCatTeacher

We should not risk loss of control of our civilization (But then again, who can really claim control as we indiscriminately launch satellites into a largely unregulated space above the earth and provide Internet access to every corner, some of which may or may not want to be on the grid.) Every tech tool should protect the young.

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Membean- A Good Vocabulary Website for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Besides learning about the word's pronunciation, students also practice the new vocabulary through sample sentences, visual representations, explanations, and definitions. Using the site's dashboard, teachers can access detailed reports on students learning progress, customize the site's settings, invite co-teachers and many more.

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Effective Educational Videos in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

From our recent whitepaper Video-Assisted Learning Insights: The Struggle for Teachers to Access Video Content , we have found that an incredible 96% of teachers surveyed are using videos in their classrooms. Resource types: - Text (textbook sections, quotes, definitions, etc.). 3 insights on the educational video use by teachers.

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