Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

If a teacher has created a presentation or assignment that is bursting with unnecessary Clip Art, distracting transitions between slides, and heavy text/unreadable “fancy” fonts, they have just made that information less accessible to their students. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In this article, we will explore the ways in which digital signage can be implemented in schools and other similar academic environments and explain the various benefits associated with using this technology to convey information. . Digital signage usually relies on the presence of digital display screens using LCD or LED technology.

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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. Listen to this article. .

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

This article is part of a series on innovative teaching methods in higher education. That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. The situation presents a challenge, especially for professors already stretched thin. Check back for more stories in the coming weeks.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Depending on the material being presented, computers also present an opportunity for adding more media to lessons, gamification, and connectivity with either classmates or instructors. See this article on how ebooks stack up to paper books.). At many schools, laptops are issued to students to use throughout the school year.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Listen to this article. . Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . However it’s presented the basic concepts are the same. . This means it’s not effective to count how many graphics were used in a presentation and equate that to a point value. Find ideas and examples in this episode. Click To Tweet.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

newsela is a very nice resource of electronic news articles designed with education in mind, another e-resource to have in your toolkit along with EPIC! presenting this material digitally will add a level of engagement; newsela integrates nicely with Google Classroom. Books and ReadWorks.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Discussion webs in language intervention are discussed in Hoggan & Strong's excellent article The Magic of Once Upon a Time: Narrative Teaching Strategies (and also this "how to" ), which has served as an inspiration for my "Pairing Picture Books with Apps" presentations.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In “ Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly School ,” Terrie Noland, National Director, Educator Engagement for Learning Ally, presented on early intervention for dyslexic students, using the right AT (assistive technology) tools and accommodations for each learner, and creating environments in which students can thrive.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

We are discovering new ways to marry technology into curriculum, and are finding successful outcomes. These include: More engaged students – Students are often more engaged when material is presented with digital tools. Teachers can assign two or more articles to the class or specific students to read.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below). Pam recently delivered a presentation on this topic! By using ChromeVox, visually impaired learners can engage with online resources, read articles, and access textbooks with ease. Her slides are available here (and embedded below).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Using assistive technology in the form of computer-based text-to-speech or human-recorded audiobooks can help students with reading problems sooner and more comprehensively. For example, if listening comprehension is no better than reading comprehension, assistive technology may not be beneficial. About the Presenter.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Just as teachers need specialized training to understand how to help students with dyslexia, the teachers also need specialized programs or assistive technology that supports the students’ learning styles. Finally, administrators can look for ways to pool resources from different budget streams to assist students.

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N2Y

JULY 9, 2020

In this blog article, we’ll walk through a systematic approach for meeting students where they are as communicators and designing a language- and vocabulary-rich teaching environment to allow them to improve their communication and grow as learners. Do they need large pictures, or can they discriminate and select an image from a group?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Technology facilitates the creation and administration of assessments, and data analytics tools provide insights into student performance, helping educators tailor instruction to individual needs. Inclusive education: Technology supports inclusive education by providing assistive tools for students with diverse learning needs.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This presents a good opportunity to explore this language-based learning challenge and question our own knowledge. The following article has more information on early warning signs: “ Kindergarten Teachers to the Rescue–Please! ”. Speech and language development can be delayed in children presenting with dyslexia.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2017

Earlier this year, an article in the Atlantic lamented the dismantling of what it called “the greatest humanistic project of our time.” And print-disabled users can use assistive technologies to read scanned books that might otherwise be difficult if not impossible to find in accessible formats. What’s present and what’s absent?”

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

This article was modified and published by EdScoop. About the Presenters. She supervises the district’s instructional technology program, instructional and digital materials adoption and distribution process, library media, gifted and talented students, and the district’s global scholars program. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

She said that specifically identifying which standard is being assessed, and providing accommodations for the standards not presently up to bat, can help make school more accessible for all students. She has been teaching online for seven years.

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edWeb.net

MAY 12, 2017

This article was modified and published by eSchool news. About the Presenter. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Monarch Center for Autism , STAR Autism Support , and VizZle. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Dr. Howard C. Shane, Ph.D.,

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Listen to this article. I have shared this little feature during my presentations, and I was reminded just last week how powerful this tool can be for any student, but especially for struggling students, ELL, and primary. One tiny little feature that packs an amazing punch is Voice Typing in Google Docs. Click To Tweet.

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