Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. What does the menu analogy look like in the classroom?

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Whilst arguably Assistive Technology is not going to resolve a learner’s challenges, which they may face daily in both their educational and home environment, it should be both identified and used fully as a mechanism of support.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Special education teachers are more likely to use mobile apps with their students than general education teachers, but are not receiving enough formal training on the use of mobile technology for instructional purposes, according to a report released today as part of a new initiative examining the role of mobile technology in special ed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

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. If you have a favorite that works well in your classroom, please add it in the comment section of this post to share with others.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

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. If you have a favorite that works well in your classroom, please add it in the comment section of this post to share with others.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

Read on to learn about what digital accessibility is and why it’s essential for all academic institutions, or explore ViewSonic’s collection of Education solutions for the modern classroom. . Robust: the content should be able to be reliably interpreted by user agents such as assistive technology. .

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. Closing thoughts.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge spoke with Häkkinen about the impact of new speech synthesis technologies on student assessments, and how his company is making the most of them. EdSurge: First, when we say “assistive technologies,” what exactly are we talking about? You’ve said that these technologies present both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

Tech entrepreneur Fred Singer is the CEO and founder of Echo360 , a company which he launched after a visit to his son’s classroom. The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Depending on the day, the Miami mom could be supervising just two of her young children as they log into their virtual classrooms?or Logan has a visual impairment along with additional special needs, and Lopez stands in for the professionals who would be helping him in the classroom during a typical school year. “I

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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Excited about mobile technology for learning and teaching? Then join me for Mobile Learning Experience 2012 April 11-13 in Phoenix, Arizona. It''s my pleasure to be on the team organizing Mobile Learning Experience 2012. Registration for Mobile Learning Experience 2012 is open. Conferences Mobile Learning'

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Encompassing nine areas–assistive technology, career education, compensatory skills, independent living skills, orientation & mobility, recreation and leisure, self-determination, sensory efficiency, and social interaction skills–this curriculum is a critical part of the education of any student with a visual impairment.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

Tech entrepreneur Fred Singer is the CEO and founder of Echo360 , a company which he launched after a visit to his son’s classroom. The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

For students with special needs in the classroom, the challenges are amplified. Autism spectrum disorders are the most common developmental disability in the classroom. These include impairments in hearing, vision and mobility. Classroom management challenges. School can be tough for any child. Separating from family.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

2 Mobile Devices —Mobile devices in education can be controversial. Some benefits of mobile devices include the ability to view textbooks, research, participate in Internet-based class assignments, and create media-rich projects. 3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Then see some common modern additions to the classroom ranging from computers to smartphones. There has always been technology in the classroom.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Teaching and Learning includes originality reports for student work, a soon to launch Classroom Add Ons feature (see the below section for more details), and many of the previously announced Google Meet features like breakout rooms, recordings that do not expire after 30 days, and room polling. Available with Standards or with Plus.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

With this same intention, I introduced Minecraft into my classroom. I have heard it compared to digital LEGOs ( another worthwhile classroom tool ) which is apt, as they both provide an open space for students to easily create directly from their imagination the world as they envision it.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Furthermore, the materials we had selected to share with clients in our office had been carefully selected and designed to demonstrate positive representations of our clients, their unique attributes, cultural diversity, different abilities, mobilities, areas of strengths and needs, and areas of interests.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

Students like the Chrome and mobile apps for the built-in classroom tools that allow them to take notes for book reports, do research, and build vocabulary lists all in one place. Students follow along on their computer screens or smartphones. Many of the audiobooks feature onscreen highlighting for a multisensory learning experience.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For instance, students with vision impairment can use assistive technologies like Braille screen readers and electronic magnifiers to access learning the same way any other student would. . Each student in a classroom has certain types of requirements. Personalized Learning . REQUEST DEMO READ MORE. You May Also Like.

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techlearning

MAY 29, 2018

But trying to manage group teaching in a busy classroom can leave teachers wishing they had an extra hand (or three). Beth Heile, Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist for North Shore School District 112 of IL, uses interactive displays to keep the classroom truly inclusive.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This allows users to be able to create Collections from their mobile device, albeit the options are more limited than the full website version of Wakelet. I've created a Collection that demonstrates how the mobile app works , which is also embedded below: How could you use it? Last but not least, Wakelet offers iOS and Android apps.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Furthermore, the materials we had selected to share with clients in our office had been carefully selected and designed to demonstrate positive representations of our clients, their unique attributes, cultural diversity, different abilities, mobilities, areas of strengths and needs, and areas of interests.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As a former ELA teacher, I am naturally drawn to technology that supports reading and writing. Google Docs is fully-loaded with some features that can save us time in and out of the classroom, and oftentimes can even save us a little heartache when it comes to supporting students. Google Docs Mobile App). Dictate on the Go.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

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. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. Read more: How AI is changing special education.

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SpeechTechie

AUGUST 24, 2016

edWeb recently hosted a Webinar in which I discussed resources related to electronic text, sponsored by Mobile Education Store, creator of great apps such as Conversation Builder and Crack the Books. With the advent and proliferation of mobile devices available to students and teachers has come a wide range of options for accessing text.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The program includes in-classroom professional development sessions. Furthermore, ABCMouse will be offered at no cost to teachers for use in their classrooms, allowing them to take full advantage of many of these offerings. The system allows any organization to deliver live 360 4K video to viewers on computers and mobile devices.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 29, 2015

It is also the home to a number of competitions like the Assistive Technology and Fall STEAM Challenges , which invite community members to collaborate and create across the globe. According to MakerBot’s market research, 79 percent of teachers who use MakerBot 3D printers use Thingiverse in the classroom[1].

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Britt has expertly incorporated online tools into her classroom using her blog effectively as the communication platform. In this presentation, Britt will speak on her adaptation of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy for the 21st century classroom. They will highlight the use of digital text and other assistive technologies.

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N2Y

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Orientation and mobility services. Assistive technology is another type of related service that helps unique learners achieve their IEP goals. Assistive technology services and devices provide opportunities for them to hear, see, read, write, speak, or move in ways they wouldn’t otherwise be able to because of their disability.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 8, 2017

Whether you’re a new teacher setting up your dream classroom, or a veteran educator looking to breathe life into your space, there’s a myriad of products that can improve the atmosphere and instructional possibilities of your educational environment. Use it for classroom signs, DIY dry-erase worksheets, and much more!

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 6, 2023

As a result, mobile device-optimized eBook readers are one of the most downloaded apps on both Android and iOS devices. On the other hand, eBooks are digital files, and all one needs is an eBook app to access learning resources on their mobile device. How Can Technology Help Improve Teaching Efficacy in a Classroom?

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