Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Here’s a preview: Research shows that more students will not meet grade-level benchmarks this fall due to COVID learning disruptions. If you’re looking for more resources on special education in your classroom, check out our resources: October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Watch it now. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

The past year has caused significant disruption to the education system, with the need to maintain safe distances resulting in a rapid shift to online learning. In some ways, online learning may provide inclusivity for students who have difficulties navigating the traditional classroom environment. Discuss the challenges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 27, 2016

Here are thirteen of the top writing-with-tech tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Revision Assistant–the Most Comprehensive Virtual Writing Assistant Available for Students. Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Earlier today, Google held their global online livestream " Learning with Google." As a way of digesting some of the highlights of their announcements, I thought I'd blog! So make sure you check directly with Google (like using the link to the Google Education blog entry above) to verify pricing and other details.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. Thankfully, as we know, young children are like sponges, and highly adaptable to learning new things. Read more: How e-learning can meet some needs of struggling students.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 20, 2019

In the age of artificial intelligence, HE needs to demonstrate now more than ever that it can create valuable learning experiences for students. Among them, are voice assistants that can be used during lectures or that function as personal assistants for students. How smart speakers found their place in HE.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

In my first-grade classroom, a third of my students were learning English as a second language. As a public school teacher, I had to constantly evaluate how my teaching practices and materials could better include and empower the vast diversity in my classroom. A learning tool should have few or no distractions.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

About 14 percent of all public school students receive special education services, and for many of them the switch to remote learning has been difficult on families and the schools that teach them every day. What is Universal Design for Learning? What is synchronous versus asynchronous learning? How are schools adjusting?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

He explains his specific learning needs and calls on all educators to see life from his and millions of other students’ perspective. By sharing his specific needs with teachers, needs that are faced by millions of students across the world, he hopes to provide help in supporting their learning. I tried numerous different solutions.

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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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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 30, 2014

In case you missed it, the webinar was called “Social Media: An Essential Tool for Today’s Classroom.” Below are the people behind the stories I mentioned, how to learn more and a way to reach each of them via social media. You can view the webinar here [link] com/edwebnet/EA59D688824C. social media in education'

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. Perhaps you’ve not heard them called choice boards, but learning menus. What are choice boards? .

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Today, rather than LIVE blog every session, I experimented with note taking and creating media. How can you encourage your students to take charge of their own learning? How can you challenge your students to take what they have learned and use that knowledge to impact society? Design-Engage-Connect Student Designed Curriculum.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

* Click here if your are not familiar with the MakeyMakey Rather than simply developing video game controllers, empower your students to use the MakeyMakey to create Assistive Technology for individuals with various physical disabilities (Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, etc.). is an obvious product limitation.

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techlearning

APRIL 8, 2018

Today, Microsoft announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), which has piloted the use of Microsoft Translator language technology to help students who are deaf and hard of hearing feel more engaged by transcribing lectures in real time. To learn more, visit the Microsoft AI Blog.

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N2Y

APRIL 24, 2020

Just as every child is unique, so is each child’s Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for learning. Keeping the student in a general education classroom just for the sake of being “fully inclusive” may not be what is best for that individual. LRE is in place to assist us in doing so. Appropriate Evaluation.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Other kids are uniquely challenged with a disability that impacts their learning. They may need an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan to address their learning needs. Regardless, it is reasonable to assume there are twice-exceptional students with unique learning needs in every school. What about IDEA?

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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cross Post From Tony Vincent''s Learning in Hand Interested in iPad, iPod touch, tablets, netbooks, laptops, phones, apps, podcasting, Android, iOS, and web-based tools? Excited about mobile technology for learning and teaching? Want to connect with other educators and learn from their successes and challenges?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

That was the confounding question assistive technology specialist Neal McKenzie faced a year and a half ago from one of the 100-plus visually impaired students he helps in the classrooms of Northern California’s Sonoma County. It’s an “amazing learning process,” he says. “What’s an ox?” McKenzie’s Braille Thing?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Terrie Noland, National Director, Educator Engagement & Initiatives at Learning Ally , was interviewed on Education Talk Radio for edWeb.net ‘s monthly show by program host Larry Jacobs along with Lisa Schmucki, edWeb founder. Dyslexia can also involve other types of learning disabilities, such as dyscalculia or dysgraphia.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. Google tools are loaded with features that help us differentiate and support ALL learners in our classrooms.

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EdTechTeam

JULY 3, 2017

Kim Pollishuke Discover the Hidden Treats in G Suite Sylvia Duckworth EdTechTeam Press Lunch and Learn - Sketchnoting with Students! Lisa Highfill EdTechTeam Press Lunch and Learn - Whats the Hype about HyperDocs? Susan Stewart Primarily Google: What Can Little Learners Create in the Google Suite? Jess Loucks Google Photos For The Win!

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 80% of students with learning disabilities have dyslexia. In order to create a learning environment that feels safe, comfortable and empowering for students, schools need to adhere to basic guiding principles. Early intervention is ideal for students with dyslexia.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Edtech refers to digital technology like operative devices and online software, which has been designed to aid educational learning and teaching. Edtech allows learners to learn and teachers to teach despite language barriers, inability to gather physically in one place, network and bandwidth problems, etc. Remote Learning .

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Some of them are still emerging, and some of them are controversial, but they all have great potential for teaching and learning. Proper implementation and monitoring are essential to ensure a beneficial learning experience. 3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Topics spanned from early childhood education to building a positive school and classroom culture. From integrating technology into school libraries, to special education, to coding and robotics, there was something for everyone this year. 2 Jump into Literacy, Math, & Science: Active Learning for Preschool Children. #

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Many educators and parents, including the readers of this blog, may know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This presents a good opportunity to explore this language-based learning challenge and question our own knowledge. While awareness and understanding of dyslexia have increased over the years, there is still a lot to learn.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Within inclusion settings, all students are placed in the same room to learn alongside each other, as opposed to removing students with disabilities to a separate space. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

The participants: Large district: Dr. Daryl Diamond, Director of Innovative Learning, Broward County Public Schools, FL. 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. What role do learning goals play when searching for the best edtech?

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

The Marriage Between IT & Curriculum ] Here are some tools that we have found help marry tech and curriculum to enhance learning: Assistive Technology Finding the right tools to support all learners can empower a student in ways we may never have thought possible. These questions are listed in the W column. Dr. Matthew X.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Brian Friedlander on episode 157 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. From voice dictation to word suggestion and more, this podcast talks about the practical tools that will help kids empower themselves to learn. FREE WEBINAR ON INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post 7 Reasons You Need to Try Voice Typing in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As a former ELA teacher, I am naturally drawn to technology that supports reading and writing. Google has a fantastic text-to-speech engine that is built into the Chrome browser and used in the Google Assistant.

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SpeechTechie

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Wow, another blog-iversary! I am always grateful for the connections and opportunities that have come from writing here, as well as the sense that I am doing something to help students with social and language learning issues. This website is 7 years old this month! Thanks for reading! TED-Ed video showing light behaving as waves.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 11, 2024

edWeb.net, in partnership with Stages Learning , has published the results of the second annual survey on the “Impact of Staffing Shortages on Special Needs Students.” Paraprofessionals are, for the most part, “not supported” by any of these professional learning options.

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