Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

On the flip side, technology caused stress in families where parents became navigators for students who could not use assistive technology independently. Take for example a teacher who records a video demonstrating algebra equations on a whiteboard. They plan to release their new findings in February or March.

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Assistive Technology Survey Accessibility Mobility 176

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

For example, this year our district launched the Exploration AI program to boost educators’ use and understanding of this emerging technology through self-directed, gamified learning. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

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

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Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

For example, this year our district launched the Exploration AI program to boost educators’ use and understanding of this emerging technology through self-directed, gamified learning. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

What will they get, for example, with Read and Write? I know, for example, when I taught my student Voice Typing, she cried. 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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Tools Assistive Technology Chromebook Microsoft 223

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Without training in how to evaluate technology for teaching and learning, educators may not be aware that they should be reviewing the privacy policies and terms of service of all digital tools and apps before determining whether to use them in their practice. While there are many additional features to explore for accessibility (e.g.,

Digital Divide 216

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 216

Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The process of printing documents, making copies and distributing them to students is a perfect example. A PDF annotation app, for example, not only saves time, but it turns literacy and numeracy classroom activities into an interactive experience. Teachers Can Save Time Not having the right resources costs educators precious hours.

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Assistive Technology Examples Tablets Video 161

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Tim Ferebee, acting assistive technology coordinator at Northern Virginia Community College, says that he sees the same problem on his campus with math and science courseware. Because the materials are produced by a company, he says, many professors assume that that means they must be accessible. But I can’t do that.”

STEM 139

STEM Software Course Accessibility 139

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

Ironically, many families also said that the very technologies designed to help students with disabilities — known as assistive technology — are seldom part of a GNETS education. Developed by a company now called Edgenuity , the platform is available for all K-12 subjects. “It It looked amazing on paper,” Brent recalled.

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Education Assistive Technology Advocacy System 81