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.

Libraries 166

Libraries Google Analysis Data 166

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Data suggests not having qualified teachers can worsen student achievement and increase costs for districts. She sometimes observes teachers, and other times helps children in small groups. Ross, of Reach University, says his group plans to research whether its new teachers are effective and stay in their jobs.

Elementary 82

Elementary Report Training Classroom 82

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

How do you approach purchasing education technology tools? Once the test team gives the go ahead, he then has a group of teacher ambassadors to train their colleagues and advocate for the new tool. Dr. Ayanna Howard is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Zyrobotics, an educational technology company, and the Linda J.

EdTech 40

EdTech LMS Robotics Training 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2016

On a recent morning, Rockhold and two teaching assistants cycled through a series of silly, animated songs, each a precursor to technology-aided exercises, where students answered a series of questions using their tablets or the interactive white board at the front of the class. This includes assistive technology devices.

Common Core 53

Common Core Education Tablets Academic Standards 53

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

For his part, Riccobono said NFB and Amazon “have sought a productive collaboration to improve accessibility, and we now look forward to working together closely to improve the technologies that will make digital reading experiences better for all customers.” Kindle 2’s Voice is Muted; Disability Groups Plan Protest.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility E-rate Assistive Technology iPad 40

SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Notes are of course a way we can keep data on students, but providing consultation through a private practice motivates me to provide the best services possible, which in turn means not forgetting nuggets of information that could/should turn into action items for me. I am focusing on taking better notes--and organizing them.

Google 40

Google iPhone iPad Data 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.

Tools 52

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Families are thirsty for information about inclusive technology that supports their children with disabilities. Families indicated a need for better communication about assistive and accessible technology tools for technology infrastructure. They want to collaborate.

Strategy 88

Strategy Assistive Technology Data Accessibility 88

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

If you are looking for an easy calendar import / RSS feed for these events, you''ll now find a link on your calendar page or the calendar page of specific groups! Data and results will be shared from the 2010 Eportfolio Implementation Trials. They will highlight the use of digital text and other assistive technologies.

ePortfolio 42

ePortfolio Social Media Mobility Assessment 42

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology. In some teacher preparation programs, pre-service teachers are not provided with any opportunities to engage with technology in meaningful ways.

Digital Divide 215

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 215

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

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. We had the accessibility subcommittee formed to address technology accessibility concerns on campus. What does accessibility mean?

Accessibility 235

Accessibility Blackboard LMS Moodle 235

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

They are often placed in separate classrooms within public schools and spend large numbers of hours on computers using technology that is not aligned with their specific needs. Related: Learning technology once reserved for special needs students is now in everyone’s hands. Can teachers figure out how best to use it?

Education 79

Education Assistive Technology Advocacy System 79