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Measuring Student Engagement with Digital Tools

ViewSonic Education

The Glossary of Education Reform, which was created by the Great Schools Partnership, uses the following definition for student engagement: “the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning and being taught.” But what exactly is student engagement? ViewSonic Education.

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Using Inclusive Technology to Break Barriers and Empower Learners

edWeb.net

CITES advances the conventional definitions of accessible and assistive technologies by providing a practical blueprint for districts to create inclusive environments for all members of their population. Dr. Smith also underscored the significance of extending an invitation to existing users of assistive technology.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. This is the basis of immersive learning as a concept.

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Book Review- The Practical (and fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District’s AT Team

SpeechTechie

Chris Bugaj and his colleague Sally Norton-Darr have penned an informative (and indeed, fun to read) guide to the role of Assistive Technology (AT) and its practitioners in the school setting. The book will still provide a treasure trove of valuable information about AT and how it shapes our practice as therapists.

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Twice-Exceptional (2E) Students: Characteristics and Educational Considerations

N2Y

If a student with a physical disability like cerebral palsy or Multiple Sclerosis requires assistive technology to move, manipulate classroom learning materials, or communicate , for example, school staff may be more inclined to miss their advanced skills in other areas. However, the very definition of gifted is debatable.

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How to create accessible e-learning design

Neo LMS

Many visually-impaired people use screen readers or other forms of assistive technology to navigate web pages, and heading tags are easier to interpret by such technology. Here’s an example: Find more information about anchor text here. Add the alternative text for each and every image and make them descriptive as well.

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Research to Better Support Your Students with Reading Disabilities

edWeb.net

Phonological processing refers to using speech sounds for coding information when reading, listening, and speaking. To improve identification of individuals with dyslexia, information can be combined. For example, if listening comprehension is no better than reading comprehension, assistive technology may not be beneficial.