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4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion

Neo LMS

The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. Assistive technology, by definition, relates to any equipment that supports a child with a disability and increase or maintain their functioning in different settings. However, merely throwing tools at a class is not enough.

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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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Overcoming the challenges of online learning for students with disabilities

Neo LMS

However, the nature of online learning and its reliance upon technology that isn’t always well-designed for group education can leave some students at serious disadvantages. Closed captioning accuracy in live teaching video calls is often subpar, and not all online tools are compatible with assistive technology.

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6 Steps to Take to Boost Tech Accessibility

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Within an educational context, inclusive technology comprises assistive tools and strategies that reduce or remove barriers to the learning experience for students with disabilities, mainly in mainstream classrooms. Making those assistive technologies available to learners requires a specialized infrastructure.

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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’.

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Thinking differently about dyslexia in the classroom: Part 1

Neo LMS

As a counterpoint, and starting point for this blog, let’s look at other figures: 50% of all NASA employees self-identify as dyslexic – in fact NASA actively seeks dyslexic students because of their exceptional abilities in 3D spatial thinking. 40% of self-made millionaires are dyslexic. A turn of the tide.

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Alexa goes to uni: how smart speakers found their place in HE

Neo LMS

The assistant can provide them with a list of classes to choose from. Voice assisted technology is also meant to make it easier for students to find their way through campus, decide which courses to enroll in, which clubs to join, receive information about available medical services, or choose events to attend.