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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

Smart Classrooms have become popular because they provide a flexible, self-paced learning environment; one that levels the playing field for students by making education more accessible to all types of learners. One drawback to LMS platforms is that they are not uniform in the level of technological support that they provide to users.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards. “We If you wish to have a copy of my free “Unpacking Standards for Technology Integration Form”… Download… unpack_standards_mjgormans… and remember to give credit! Relevant Nouns – planets, solar system.

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Transcription and Accessibility—New Partnerships from Microsoft and Amazon

Edsurge

On the heels of one another, two tech titans recently announced higher-education partnerships that leverage transcription technology to make educational materials more accessible to a broader swath of learners. On April 5, Microsoft announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

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Can Learning be Equitable if the Student Isn't Able to Access Learning Resources?

Connecting 2 the World

Over the last two days I have attended 2 different #MyFest22 presentations ( Accessibility Crowdsourcing for Digital Literacies Toolkit and Open Learning Journey Week 2 Kickoff) where the heart of the discussion was the question: what happens if a student or community is unable to access learning (tools, resources, content, courses)?

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Importance of Assistive Technology

N2Y

This white paper discusses the array of assistive technology devices and services and how these can help students minimize the challenges of their disability and participate more fully in their education. Download this white paper to learn more about: How assistive technology supports students in the 13 IDEA categories of disability.

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Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs

EdTech Magazine

Esports Equipment Can Support Other School Initiatives. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. For example, schools looking to bring VR equipment into the classroom often try to ensure the machines will also support an esports program.

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

edWeb.net

As explained by Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director of SETDA, during a recent edWebinar , this searchable information will help educational leaders ensure that the materials they purchase are high-quality, aligned with their standards and goals, and accessible to all students.