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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Empatico uses live video, file sharing, a partner classroom at least 300 miles (or 483 kilometers) away, and specially designed activities. Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology. where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology.

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Assistive Technology with MakeyMakey

Cycles of Learning

In addition to my vocation as a High School Science teacher, this summer I spent three weeks facilitating science camps for elementary age students. In the past, although very rewarding, science camp was full of engaging activities that lacked meaning in the world outside of the classroom.

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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

eSchool News

The pilot grew from five classrooms into a full-school implementation in the second year due to the county’s demand and the success of the program. When you enter a special ed classroom at Ulster BOCES, you can see a reflection of our values through careful consideration of the needs of each student.

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To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to custodians, bus drivers and aides 

The Hechinger Report

Jenna Gros jangles as she walks the halls of Wyandotte Elementary School in St Mary’s Parish, Louisiana. Brusly Elementary School has 595 students, ranging from ages two to seven. We are pulling people literally off the streets to fill spots in a classroom,” she said. MORGAN CITY, La.

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Building Teamwork and Perseverance in Early Elementary Students with Breakouts

MindShift

In early grade classrooms many children aren’t reading yet or still struggle with reading, so clues need to be visual or involve audio. There are two ways to set up a classroom Breakout activity: Put one box at the center of the room with a series of locks on it that represent the different activities spread around the room.

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Support Struggling Readers District Wide with Assistive Tech

edWeb.net

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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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

eSchool News

The pilot grew from five classrooms into a full-school implementation in the second year due to the county’s demand and the success of the program. When you enter a special ed classroom at Ulster BOCES, you can see a reflection of our values through careful consideration of the needs of each student.