Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As these tools grew from Google Apps for Education to G Suite for Education, many wondered if our free ride would end. Google Meet will be optimized for Chromebooks and Chrome, which will especially be welcome when multitasking or for Chromebooks near their end of life. Hard to believe Docs and Drive started back in 2008.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 19, 2018

But in this case, you can probably see immediately why this might not be the best tool for this task. I showed him an old standby, Sheppard Software , a website built in Flash so it must be used on a laptop or chromebook. Tool Selection. Studying a map requires literally and figuratively a "big picture." Strategic Focus.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 31, 2017

Wong [link] Edutopia - lots of resources for educators www.edutopia.org New Teacher Resources [link] Cybraryman’s Educational Websites [link] Discovery Education New Teacher Survival Central [link] The Third Teacher (the classroom itself) - great read for teachers [link] Every Kid Needs a Champion [link] EdTech Resources: The Benefits of Educational (..)

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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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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

It's also crucial that when you introduce a new digital learning tool into your classroom, you make sure it will be accessible to your students. Evaluating Accessibility The next time you introduce a new digital learning tool, consider these three key questions to help ensure you're meeting all your students' needs.

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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. I worked with my teams to match the correct tools to help close the existing barrier for identified students. Assistive Technology will always be around.

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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 CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Dr. Brian Friedlander discusses the top tech tools for kids who struggle to read and write. From voice dictation to word suggestion and more, this podcast talks about the practical tools that will help kids empower themselves to learn. It is a perfect inquiry-based tool you can use in your classroom and with your students.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Use multimedia for communication and multiple tools for construction and composition. . Tech Tools for the English/ELA Classroom. Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Foster collaboration and community. What are choice boards?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

Five years ago, these tools were considered purely assistive technology [for children with special needs]; now everyone’s using them. Until recently, for instance, classroom tech tools known as assistive technology, or AT, designed to aid children with disabilities, were frequently clunky and expensive, said Dr. Sean J.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

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. From highlighters to colored overlays, many tools help with reading challenges. EdTech Makes Assistive Tools More Available.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

However, merely throwing tools at a class is not enough. 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.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools. However, like other online tools that come and go, it unfortunately shut down in May 2018. Wakelet makes sharing a published Collection very simple, with built in tools for several social media platforms, as well as options like a shortened URL and a QR code.

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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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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Generally the type of ed tech those surveyed reported using most for instructional purposes were iPads, Chromebooks, desktops or laptops, and electronic whiteboards. Therapeutic professionals said the type of technology they most often used for instructional purposes were iPads, desktop or laptops and specific assistive technology devices.

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

One of Mrs. Perkins’s learners uses assistive technology , a screen reader, to read and can also access the digital materials. Using the tool, Jasmine can access her work without the distractions or clutter of a busy Gmail inbox or the need to toggle between folders in Google Drive and Google Classroom.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

Where admins like Valance fall short is he never bothered learning how students are using technology to support authentic interaction, discussion, and conversation with others around the globe and developing powerful learning networks. Technology is the very tool that gives students an authentic platform to question and debate ideas.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

A Model Approach Jenks Public Schools’ action steps are grounded in a framework of practices developed by the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES). Making those assistive technologies available to learners requires a specialized infrastructure.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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