Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 31, 2017

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Cross-posted from Digital Education. The SpedApps project , created by the Research Center for Educational Technology at Kent State University in Ohio, also features a website that reviews apps developed to reach special education students, as well as two apps created by researchers working on the initiative.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

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. As these tools grew from Google Apps for Education to G Suite for Education, many wondered if our free ride would end. Hard to believe Docs and Drive started back in 2008.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Salesforce announced its fourth donation to Bay Area schools to fund computer science education Thursday morning. At the event, Salesforce volunteers handed out Salesforce goodie bags, mingled with sponsors and raffled off HP Chromebooks to Frick students, who shared their excitement for the donation in song and dance.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

“A lot of people worry that technology will take the place of the teacher, but I think it’s exactly the opposite,” said math teacher Kaswell. Kaswell’s class is known as the STEAM lab, for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Smith, professor of special education at the University of Kansas. Photo: Sarah Gonser.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. First, many of our special education parents were asking that their students be educated alongside their peers in a more inclusive setting.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association , "[a]ssistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Tech 4- Chromebook Edition (Nicole Alford), iPad Edition (Sarah McKinney). Pam also shares in a blog post how she has used choice boards to help teachers learn technology.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

MAY 17, 2014

As schools continue to progress to 1:1 we as educators need to provide meaningful edtech tools to all learners. Assistive Tech Chromebook Google Apps for Education Google Chrome Internet' Researching the web provides wonderful resources for our students as well as cluttered pages with ads, images, and distractions.

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The Mobile Native

MAY 19, 2013

Mobile educators from across the country are gathering for three days to share, collaborate, and explore the many facets of mobile learning. This year''s topics include project-based learning, assistive technologies, Common Core State Standards, Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT), and the open content revolution.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

Barriers to educating students with special needs include: Negative opinions and stereotypes. Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. Teaching is a demanding profession.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

JUNE 4, 2013

Select and Speak Google Chrome extension by i Speech is really good for assisted technology for anyone who needs text on the web read to them. For educators familiar with products such as Read & Write Gold, Select and Speak is a free and accessible extension for students at school as well as at home. Click Here to download.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Inclusion is an important topic of discussion within special education. Read more: How AI is changing special education. In recent years, the amount of time that students with disabilities spend in general education classrooms has shown an increase, signaling that inclusive practices are being adopted. Decrease the stigma.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Classroom Integration: Assistive technology is any device or program that helps a person with a disability complete an everyday task. Using assistive tech whether Chrome apps/extensions or others you will do your students a great service by supplying them such helpful tools.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As I mentioned above, I first discovered Wakelet last year at KySTE 2019 thanks to Stella Pollard , a wonderful educator and frequent presenter! Please share your educator story. I have been an educator since 2013. My journey began in Perry County Schools as a para-educator for a first-grade classroom. High School.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

So Brian, when someone is struggling, and you’re trying to use technology… Let’s talk about some of your favorite tools. With today’s technology, everything we’re working with is being done in the browser – usually the Chrome browser – and so there are some really great tools. See: 15 Best Google Drive Add-Ons for Education.

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

This solution works on any device using a web browser, and each student can log in using their existing Google Workspace for Education account username and password. One of Mrs. Perkins’s learners uses assistive technology , a screen reader, to read and can also access the digital materials. It’s now 10 a.m.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

Do innovative educators have it all wrong? In a post that is making its rounds in education circles, John Vallance, headmaster of Sydney Grammar School told “ The Australian ” that computers in schools are a “scandalous waste of money.” Measurable results Vallance blasts technology for not producing measurable results.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. The merger will create a $120-million nonprofit organization with 500 employees.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast When students with disabilities come to your school, the technology that can help them succeed should be immediately available. The framework provides a guide for effective collaboration across EdTech and special education. This is especially crucial in educational environments.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What are the educational technology trends in 2024?

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