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Closing the Gap 2021

N2Y

The Closing the Gap 2021 conference showcases the latest in assistive technology for special education, rehabilitation, and everyday living. 7 and 8 focusing on best practices for assistive technology implementation. Join the in‑depth pre‑conference workshops on Oct.

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The Real Crisis in Jewish Education- The High-Functioning Neurodivergent Child Applying to a JDS High School- Part 1 of The "FORGOTTEN MAN" of Jewish Education

Saving Socrates

In our situation, the "Forgotten Man" is the neurodivergent Jewish child who needs services within the Jewish schools due to learning and/or behavioral differences and is mainly being underserviced or, in many cases, excluded from Jewish Education. In the future, I will also give possible solutions. Imagine how that family feels.

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Two UVM online courses this Fall featuring pedagogy and technology

Learning With Lucie

Are you looking for a UVM course that counts towards your educational technology specialists endorsement? With an emphasis on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiating instruction to ensure appropriate educational opportunities for all learners, this course investigates the use of adaptive and assistive technologies.

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

Carol Ann Tomlinson, a guru in differentiation, defines this component for us: “…at its core, differentiated instruction means addressing ways in which students vary as learners.” Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . With a well-designed choice board, adding these components is inevitable. .

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

Graphite Blog

Any classroom teacher will tell you the importance of differentiating instruction and materials for students' diverse needs. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? Digital Accessibility Toolkit: What Education Leaders Need to Know. I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr.