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Using Inclusive Technology to Break Barriers and Empower Learners

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CITES advances the conventional definitions of accessible and assistive technologies by providing a practical blueprint for districts to create inclusive environments for all members of their population. Dr. Smith also underscored the significance of extending an invitation to existing users of assistive technology.

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EdTech that transforms access for physically disabled students

Neo LMS

Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. Using eye tracking software, teachers and educational content developers can assess where and when students are looking at something and for how long. Accessible gaming.

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An Inside Look at the Edtech Purchasing Process

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They not only look at how the product would fit with their learning standards and curriculum, but the product must also work within their LMS. Noakes: She recommended a needs assessment, as Diamond outlined, but said schools often look at the curricular content or internal infrastructure only. She received her B.S.

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6 Steps to Take to Boost Tech Accessibility

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District leaders successfully put into motion CITES’ effective practices related to leadership, teaching, learning, assessment, infrastructure, and family engagement. Consider taking the following steps, similar to what Jenks undertook, to launch a successful accessible technology initiative.

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Secrets of Accessible Online Content You Need to Know

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In some of the statistics about online acceessibility , we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. Ally is an accessibility checker that you can put on Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, a couple other different LMS’.