Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

changing presentation methods (from verbal instructions to repetition, text size, or shortened pages). provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

changing presentation methods (from verbal instructions to repetition, text size, or shortened pages). provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2019

When we “flip” the learning, and have students present to educators in our edWebinars, it’s a great example of how much we can learn from our students. But Gavin felt it was different giving the presentation to adults rather than students. Gavin pointed out that doing the presentation online also meant that more people could attend.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

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. During the presentation, the panelists shared their personal perspectives and experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 8, 2018

More on special needs: Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning. A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Read more on TeachHUB. 3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools. Is Orton-Gillingham Right For Your Students?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

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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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. How Blogs Make Kids Better Writers. Will Texting Destroy Writing Skills?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Assistive technology tools for writing. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Here are the most-read posts for the month of October, including: Freebie for history teachers. Digital Citizenship Week.

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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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SpeechTechie

JUNE 16, 2011

This review originally appeared on the PediaStaff Blog Book by: Christopher R Bugaj and Sally Norton-Darr Note: I read this book on my iPad''s Kindle app! Where to look to learn more about Assistive Technology. It was great to be able to read it and use the annotation features while preparing for this review.

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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 1, 2020

It could be a video, it could be a podcast, it could be a presentation. That can be a website, a blog, a discussion board. I just did a blog post recently on this. Because if I can’t do that, then neither can assistive technology. We’re communicating in real time using a platform called Zoom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore some of the most impactful and enlightening TED Talks on autism. How I Learned to Communicate My Inner Life with Asperger’s , by Alix Generous Alix Generous shares her experiences as a person with Asperger’s, highlighting her unique way of thinking and the challenges it presents in communication.

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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.).

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

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. She also shares a choose your own adventure board in this blog post. .

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below). In this podcast episode and blog post, Pam Hubler will guide us through the Chromebook accessibility tools that can benefit all learners, regardless of their abilities or challenges. Pam recently delivered a presentation on this topic!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2015

Here’s what he came up with: Handling the technology needs of a public school system can be a daunting task at times. Online testing, BYOD, 1:1 computing, and assistive technology are only a handful of the variety of technical challenges that flow through the department every day.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

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. For more details on your options: Read this Google blog entry. It may not be yours!

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 23, 2015

Here’s the roundup of what's been popular on The Innovative Educator blog. May 17, 2015, 3123 Handy Tip to Make Presentations Engaging + Interac. Apr 22, 2015, 1038 25 Incredible Assistive Technologies Sep 5, 2011, 891 Below you’ll see the top posts along with the number of page views. If it does, check it out.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The 2E student may present as highly creative, imaginative, inquisitive, and verbal. They are referred to as twice-exceptional or 2E students. Twice-exceptional students are found in all racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups. What about IDEA?

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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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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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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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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. Speech and language development can be delayed in children presenting with dyslexia.

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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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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

If you''d like to get a feel for 2011''s conference, then read dozens of blog posts submitted during the event. Please consider applying to present a session at Mobile Learning 2012. Registration for Mobile Learning Experience 2012 is open. You can save $200 if you register before January 20, 2012.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

I worked very diligently over the course of my high school career to familiarize myself as much as possible with the inner workings, complex nuances, and the design principles of many forms of assistive technology. I tried numerous different solutions. However at a certain point I hit a wall with each of them.

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SpeechTechie

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

The ISHA staff were extremely helpful; I found out that my flight was canceled about 45 min before my Saturday presentation, and got on the phone immediately to start the rebooking process. So, I need to give this blog some love after being tired and on the road.after I get back from a vacation in LA, where I am headed right now!

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Edtech features like online learning, digital modules, instructional videos & presentations, and much more allow learners to access learning material anytime and anywhere. . Edtech development and advancement have also benefitted learners with disabilities and cognitive impairments.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2017

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. Underwood described the thrust of the work in a blog post last year. What’s present and what’s absent?” Schonfeld asks.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech. Wearable technology covers a wide range of items—from assistive technology for students with disabilities to devices to encourage motivation and participation. 5 Collaborative Computing —This trend is closely linked to cloud computing.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2016

From integrating technology into school libraries, to special education, to coding and robotics, there was something for everyone this year. We would like to thank our partners, sponsors, and wonderful presenters for making 2016 a success—and of course, thank you to the educators that joined us all year long! 3 Dr. . #

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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. Then, play the Buncee on auto-advance to read it like a storybook or use GSlides in presentation mode.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Terrie presented in the webinar, “How to Support Dyslexic Students in Your School,” sponsored by Learning Ally. Empowering Struggling Readers also provides insight on assistive technology, accommodations, and overall solutions to foster academic success and a love of reading in students.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

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. This edWeb webinar was sponsored by Digital Promise. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Step 2: Develop and communicate a school systemwide policy for accessibility including guidelines for purchasing Equity policies are great, but they don’t often talk about the role of assistive technology.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Resource Allocation: Educators express the need for better allocation of resources, such as assistive technologies and materials tailored to special education. They are not aware of all the instructional strategies, accommodations, assistive technology, or alternate curriculum that are required for students with special needs.

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