EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2012

Microsoft has been working with Kinect technology and autistic students. Technology removes barriers and helps them interact with the world. Relevant Meaningful 21st Century Tasks (PBL) and relevant data provided to teachers so they can continue to customize learning. Don''t forget your passion as an educator.

Assistive Technology 63

Assistive Technology Technology Social Media Policies 63

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.

Accessibility 85

Accessibility Assistive Technology Guidelines EdTech 85

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire the Education Technology Division of Don Johnston Inc., a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL.

Groups 91

Groups Assistive Technology EdTech Company 91

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

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 The classroom, where the actual learning takes place, was surprisingly void of impactful technologies. How does classroom video capture technology address this issue?

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Study Assistive Technology Data Course 148

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The concept of digital signage in schools is becoming more necessary as educators and academic leaders grow increasingly aware of its numerous potential benefits. One of the key ways in which schools can improve on-campus communication is through organized use of digital signage technology. ViewSonic Education. Learn more >.

Software 283

Software Technology Industry Outcomes 283

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 3, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Take facial recognition technology. Subscribe today! The extent to which that will be realized remains to be seen.

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EdTech Company Data Software 124

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The education sector has changed drastically due to the COVID-19 virus. Before the onset of the global pandemic, the education industry was hesitantly playing with the idea of infusion of immersive technology. Moreover, with the rapid development of digital technology, education tech trends will continue to transform. .

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Trends eBook Gamification EdTech 52

User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I have always been an experiential educator. The ultimate goal is to get students at any level of education to become as mentally and physically engaged as possible in the learning process, regardless of the subject they are studying. Some have struggled with student-centric and hands-on learning.

Robotics 387

Robotics Outcomes Assistive Technology Maker Movement 387

Neo LMS

AUGUST 20, 2019

Higher education (HE) institutions are always looking to adapt to change. Arizona State has also seen an opportunity to offer a voice technology engineering program , in which undergraduate students can take voice development lessons based on the university’s partnership with Amazon. Read more: How AI is changing special education.

Assistive Technology 291

Assistive Technology Examples Data Libraries 291

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?

Trends 99

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 99

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2021

If the thought of using the gadget for the first time in front of a large audience gives you any level of anxiety, you now know why many teachers never use the technology their districts provide. According to EdNews Daily, the projection for educational technology spending in the United States will reach an astounding $38.2

Technology 55

Technology Training Assistive Technology Survey 55

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.

Accessibility 203

Accessibility EdTech Software Mobility 203

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Last time we talked about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education , we’ve seen how smart speakers can help university students navigate campus life. However, voice-assisted technology isn’t the only one making a splash in universities; text-based communication is also a big hit. Goel, Ph.D. Knowledge retention: Quizbot.

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Adaptive Learning Study Examples System 254

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

The Expo floor did not open until 4:30 pm on Monday, but educators and administrators were able to choose from 100 workshops, Apple and Microsoft concurrent sessions, and an all-day Blueprint for Technology in Education Summit. Student Data Privacy. Assistive Technology.

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Student Data Privacy Assistive Technology EdTech Conference 79

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. Speech synthesis in particular is benefiting from deep learning technologies, which are used to generate speech that sounds like a human voice. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology.

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Assessment Accessibility Assistive Technology Software 154

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, educators across the country and around the world have been tasked with shifting to emergency remote teaching—a move from in-person to remote classes made necessary by pressing circumstances. Other programs provide a standalone workshop or course about education technology.

Digital Divide 215

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 215

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

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 The classroom, where the actual learning takes place, was surprisingly void of impactful technologies. How does classroom video capture technology address this issue?

Study 82

Study Assistive Technology Data Course 82

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“There has to be somebody sitting next to him helping with the technology and getting him engaged in what’s going on. As parents and educators continue to navigate remote learning, children with visual impairments have the added burden of learning in virtual classrooms that aren’t designed for them. and Canada.

Assistive Technology 170

Assistive Technology Survey Accessibility Mobility 170

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

million to San Francisco and Oakland schools to support computer science education. Funding in both districts will go toward hiring math and computer science middle school staff, buying assistive technology for special education students and supporting college and career programs. More than a check. in 2014 to 3.05

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Education Company Software Assistive Technology 111

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Data Breach. Schools rely on so much technology for instruction, from attendance to collecting assignments, and for day-to-day operations (e.g., Of particular concern are students who use any form of assistive technology. Thus, the panelists advocate for strict vetting procedures for all technology. Ransomware.

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BYOD Advocacy Assistive Technology System 82

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

At the meeting, a special education teacher had recommended taking the boy out of Martin Elementary School, in a town 10 miles southwest, and placing him in Georgia’s Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support, or GNETS, a statewide system for children with “emotional and behavioral disorders.”.

Education 82

Education Assistive Technology Advocacy System 82

N2Y

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Huron, Ohio— Business Wire n2y, the leader in special education content development, announced today the acquisition of AbleNet’s Equals Mathematics program with the corresponding manipulatives kit, a proven multisensory math instruction developed for students with disabilities. About AbleNet.

Assistive Technology 40

Assistive Technology Outcomes System Facebook 40

N2Y

APRIL 24, 2020

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , the federal law that provides protections for students with disabilities, is based on six foundational principles, one of which involves LRE: Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Appropriate Evaluation. Parent Participation.

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Assistive Technology Outcomes Data Meeting 52

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

And more and more of them are in the mainstream educational workplace. More and more of them are in the mainstream educational workplace. And part of that, we formed an information technology executive council and three of those subcommittees [included] the administrative, the academic, and the communications committees.

Accessibility 233

Accessibility Blackboard LMS Moodle 233

N2Y

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps a teacher and related-service provider presented conflicting information about a child’s progress toward an IEP goal , or maybe the general education and special education teachers described behavioral concerns that the psychologist was unaware of. What else can educators do to boost achievement?

Assistive Technology 52

Assistive Technology Examples Data Meeting 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2017

It’s a pillar of the humanities’ growing engagement with Big Data. And print-disabled users can use assistive technologies to read scanned books that might otherwise be difficult if not impossible to find in accessible formats. It’s also a handy resource for other kinds of research. Google’s involvement promised to change that.

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Libraries Google Analysis Data 163

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Salesforce announced its fourth donation to Bay Area schools to fund computer science education Thursday morning. The San Francisco mayor says they approached this project with data and asked where the need was biggest. Salesforce’s donation this year of $8.5 million of the total amount. Can you believe that?”.

Chromebook 82

Chromebook STEM Assistive Technology Company 82

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2016

It’s unfair these students – about 98,000 across the state with conditions ranging from dyslexia to severe cognitive impairments – are entering society unprepared, said former Kentucky Education Commissioner Gene Wilhoit, a longtime supporter of the Common Core standards. Reframing expectations. But we do.”. ” An issue of resources.

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Common Core Education Tablets Academic Standards 58

The Hechinger Report

MAY 16, 2017

Matt Huenerfauth (right), director of the Linguistic and Assistive Technologies Laboratory at the Rochester Institute of Technology, records video and motion-capture data from someone performing American Sign Language (ASL). His laboratory is developing software to animate ASL avatars. Photo: John Myer.

Assistive Technology 72

Assistive Technology Blended Learning Report Data 72

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

In August 2020, she signed up for a new program designed to provide people working in school settings the chance to turn their job into an undergraduate degree in education, at a low cost. Data suggests not having qualified teachers can worsen student achievement and increase costs for districts. She’s also a teacher-in-training.

Elementary 89

Elementary Report Training Classroom 89

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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Google Chromebook Learning Meeting 52

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JULY 20, 2013

Google Public Data Explorer (shared by Tasha Bergson-Michelson ) - "makes large, public-interest datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. You don''t have to be a data expert to navigate between different views, make your own comparisons, and share your findings." Central is the operative word here. Aren''t these fantastic?

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Google Comparison Assistive Technology Data 64

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

How do you approach purchasing education technology tools? Noakes: Likewise, she always encourages educators to ask: How might tech support educators’ ability to differentiate learning in the classroom? Howard: Her concern is the amount of training educators need with new edtech. About the Presenters.

EdTech 40

EdTech LMS Robotics Training 40

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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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 50

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

In a statement, the federation indicated it will “collaborate on improvements to Amazon’s education content, platforms, and applications.” The accessibility issue became an obstacle last year when Amazon won a $30 million contract with New York City schools to develop an online e-book storefront for educators.

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Accessibility E-rate Assistive Technology iPad 40