Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

All my students were learning how to read, and the captions helped them connect the audio to the visual representation of text. The definition of "easy" will depend on the target age. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? Is it easy to operate?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

Five years ago, these tools were considered purely assistive technology [for children with special needs]; now everyone’s using them. It’s definitely been hard for them,” Kaswell said. “It For so long, special education and assistive technology has been for ‘those kids over there.’ Every computer and iPad has it.”.

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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. Model technology use. Decrease the stigma.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Many visitors to the booth reported that the site is definitely something they have been looking for- a "Google for therapy apps." Giving credit where credit is due ( especially since this is something I whined about two years ago ), ASHA has made good steps in helpful infusion of technology into the Convention. We did it anyway.

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MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

Students could also highlight new words to hear pronunciations or learn definitions, strengthening vocabularies. Teachers who work with students with disabilities specifically can supply their students with tools and methods of enabling accessibility technologies that they can take with them into general education classes.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Translating that to a virtual environment has been a little challenging but definitely doable. And once taught the skills of how to invent, there is no stopping them ( Opinion: Every student can be an inventor ). Some have struggled with student-centric and hands-on learning. I have always been an experiential educator.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, research suggests that taking notes by hand may be more effective than typing (though this is not yet definitive ). What’s more, effective classroom tech doubles as assistive technology for students with a range of special needs. Technological solutions solve far more problems than they create.

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering how to reduce barriers your students with special needs may encounter as they work digitally? Do you understand how to prepare our learners’ digital learning environment so every individual has the elements they need to flexibly accomplish their learning objectives? Exportable highlighted notes . Gamification option .

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

The truth of it is, we know how to educate these kids. 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. The truth of it is,” Zimring continued, “we know how to educate these kids.

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