N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

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.

Education 86

Education Assistive Technology STEM Examples 86

Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

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. When linking to other learning resources or web pages, make sure the anchor text is also descriptive. Click here” is not descriptive.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2019

Microsoft Accessibility And Assistive Technologies For Education: A Total Economic Impact Analysis. adjust font spacing to address the needs of readers with visual crowding issues. Research: Leveling the Playing Field with Microsoft Learning Tools. Katherine McKnight, Ph.D., Forrester Total Economic Impact Study.

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Tools Microsoft Assistive Technology Analysis 78

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

A fundamental problem in identifying individuals with dyslexia is that existing operational definitions of reading disability produce unstable phenotypes-meaning someone could be identified as having a reading disability during one test, but not during a second test.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

The definition of "easy" will depend on the target age. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? To determine whether a digital learning tool works with various assistive technologies, many operating systems have built-in AT features under “Settings.” Is it easy to operate?

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

newsela is a very nice resource of electronic news articles designed with education in mind, another e-resource to have in your toolkit along with EPIC! Books and ReadWorks. The site offers quite a lot to educators for free, and a "pro" tier is available. You can access it through a web browser or free app for iPad.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As you budget and consider your options, definitely compare your total cost of upgrading all staff to Teaching and Learning versus the cost of upgrading your domain to Plus -- you may find that with just a little more expense, Plus provides maximum benefit. For more on Google and accessibility, check out this link.)

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

They’ve been taking turns presenting on disabilities such as dyslexia, brain injuries and deafness; Noble gave hers, on assistive technologies for children with physical disabilities, last week. We definitely have blinders on. Her 24 classmates smile and wave as they log on from different states. She pauses. “I I know I can.”

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Elementary Report Training Classroom 83

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Some obstacles can be assisted with the support of technology. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. Model technology use. Decrease the stigma.

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Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Translating that to a virtual environment has been a little challenging but definitely doable. Learners, then, being self directed, take initiative and responsibility for their learning, set their own goals, select and manage their resources, and assess the degree of personal success. I have always been an experiential educator.

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

We can begin by scrutinizing our learners’ technology tools and platforms from the lens of inclusion. In this blog, I share the basic fundamentals for vetting technology tools and clarify how each accommodation supports different types of learners. . Previously I was an assistant director of instructional technology.

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EdTech UDL Tools How To 264

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?

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