Cycles of Learning

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This post DEFINITELY represents something I am very excited about and I sense is working very well: capturing student work during an engineering design cycle in the distance learning format. This is third of a three-part blog post series on the use of Padlet during distance learning.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . There has always been technology in the classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

“A lot of people worry that technology will take the place of the teacher, but I think it’s exactly the opposite,” said math teacher Kaswell. Kaswell’s class is known as the STEAM lab, for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. It’s definitely been hard for them,” Kaswell said. “It Photo: Sarah Gonser. BROOKLYN, N.Y.

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SpeechTechie

APRIL 21, 2013

It''s definitely a plus when we can up the engagement and fun on these types of interactions with students. In short, Peek lets you set up word or question lists, along with definitions or answers, and then interact with them using a Smart Cover. Write the definition or answer in the body of the note. What does that word mean?

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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.

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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. Add the alternative text for each and every image and make them descriptive as well. Addressing mobility-related disabilities when designing e-learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

And while I love LEGOs, Minecraft is definitely easier to build in scale and clean up, not to mention less likely to hurt your foot in a misstep. Minecraft gives children a way to use their creative faculties in an environment unbound by rules. So, I paid for a small private server for my students to explore and work together safely.

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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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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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SpeechTechie

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

For SLPs, I especially like the vocabulary tool that will collect highlighted vocabulary words within a document and add them to a new document with definitions and pictures for each word. assistive technology vocabulary writing'

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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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Technology Tidbits

MAY 29, 2014

pinch, swipe, tap, etc), it allows users an abundance of options to interact w/ their text, such as: highlighting, definitions, adding words to a dictionary, bookmarking, and more. Not only is it simple to use w/ very familiar hand gestures (i.e. PDFs, Word, PPT, RTF, Pages, etc.). Friedlander, Ph.D,

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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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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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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.

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UDL Assistive Technology Conference iPad 45

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.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

presenting this material digitally will add a level of engagement; newsela integrates nicely with Google Classroom.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Translating that to a virtual environment has been a little challenging but definitely doable. Some have struggled with student-centric and hands-on learning. I have always been an experiential educator. Experiential-based minds on/hands on learning.

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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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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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