Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 31, 2017

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Sometimes a simple edtech tool can make a significant difference. Teachers should provide options for how students experience the content.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. What are the projections for edtech?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology. where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology. Dr. Friedlander is an Associate Professor of Education at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J.,

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

The school needed his expertise to help keep its assistive technology up and running as it was a school for children and adults with disabilities. In the beginning, Mike fixed wheelchairs and such, but as technology expanded so did his work assisting students with disabilities. Teaching Resources.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

However, the nature of online learning and its reliance upon technology that isn’t always well-designed for group education can leave some students at serious disadvantages. Closed captioning accuracy in live teaching video calls is often subpar, and not all online tools are compatible with assistive technology. Conclusion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2015

Mike Daugherty is the director of technology for a high-achieving public school district in Ohio, an occasional contributor to AATT (see his last post, 5 Things You Need to Know About 3D Printing), and the author of Modern EdTech Leadership , a discussion on how today’s administrators handle the blending of tech and ed.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re interested in how to better integrate technology into your classroom, visit ViewSonic Education. . While the benefits of technology in the classroom have been well established, mobile devices are another issue. Read on for a list of creative ways you can transform a distracting mobile device into a learning tool.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. Speech synthesis in particular is benefiting from deep learning technologies, which are used to generate speech that sounds like a human voice. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology.

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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. Then you won’t want to miss the advantages (and disadvantages) to modern EdTech. There has always been technology in the classroom.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Fortunately, teachers have plenty of options when it comes to online learning tools and parent resources for special education. There are many useful online resources to help students engage with each other.[14] Special Education Resources for Teachers to Use During Distance Learning.” Joseph, Matthew X. Tech & Learning.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

EdTech helps make a massive difference in their success. EdTech and the Challenges of Special Needs Learning. Lack of resources/budget constraints. Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Pencil grips, adapted paper and spelling aids all assist with writing.

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 28, 2016

I’m a huge fan of creating custom resources for student learning. We, as teachers, know exactly what our students need much better than a textbook company hundreds or thousands of miles away. For me, that often came in the form of Google Docs with information my students were responsible for and a website for pointing students [.].

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools. When one edtech door closes, another one often opens. Teachers could use Wakelet to capture resources while at a conference -- the key tweets sent out from a hashtag, the Google Docs shared by presenters, and so on. Stella, welcome to Edtech Elixirs!

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. Assistive Technology will always be around. I’m working alongside my EdTech peers more and more and personally, I love that the lines are blurry.

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techlearning

APRIL 17, 2018

Renaissance ® announces Learning A-Z, a literacy-focused pre-K–6 educational provider of technology-enabled learning resources, as its latest Renaissance Growth Alliance™ partner. This integration will enable educators to use Renaissance Flow 360 to assign and add Raz-Plus resources to their students’ lesson and assignment plans. [

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

In recent years, educational technology (EdTech) has transformed education. To address the challenges of emerging technology, navigating diverse hardware, learning platforms, and file types, ViewSonic developed the advanced and user-friendly Open Learning Format (OLF).

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge. . Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Pam also shares in a blog post how she has used choice boards to help teachers learn technology. Optimize individual choice and autonomy. .

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Hansen's Link to Tech

MAY 17, 2014

As schools continue to progress to 1:1 we as educators need to provide meaningful edtech tools to all learners. Researching the web provides wonderful resources for our students as well as cluttered pages with ads, images, and distractions. Assistive Tech Chromebook Google Apps for Education Google Chrome Internet'

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners. I did a ton of research before deciding to chat about this topic today because I wanted to put together the best resources for you. . The first resource I want to talk about is dictation.io. Use your tools!

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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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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Accessibility and the Future of Assistive Technology While "Accessibility" has always been part of Chrome settings that follow you across devices, Google announced some upcoming features such as multiple options for changing your cursor color. For more on Google and accessibility, check out this link.)

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key points: A federal outline for education technology intends to close access gaps How to work for equity of access in classrooms How schools can help students overcome the digital divide For more news on digital access, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The latest iteration of the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. So Brian, when someone is struggling, and you’re trying to use technology… Let’s talk about some of your favorite tools. With today’s technology, everything we’re working with is being done in the browser – usually the Chrome browser – and so there are some really great tools.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

In the national federation’s statement about its memorandum of understanding with Amazon, Rohit Agarwal, general manager of Amazon K-12 Education, offered the following comment:“We are seeing educational institutions embrace digital learning for its ease of access to a large selection of learning resources for students.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Learn more about his work and access online tools, training and resources by visiting TrueLiteracy.in. For resources and information on dyslexia and literacy look up your local branch of the International Dyslexia Association and your local Decoding Dyslexia chapter. Michael Hart, Ph.D. Additionally, visuals are helpful.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Flipgrid4all – Resources to Help Educators. Ideas to try (fun and academic): pet parade. birthday grid. morning announcements. good morning videos. exercise videos. school-wide showcase. daily check-ins. dance challenge. 2 truths and a lie. would you rather. tongue twister challenge. have students explain their thinking. REFLECTION!

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The post How to Voice Type in Google Docs (Speech-to-Text Dictation) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can dictate into Google Docs using voice typing? Voice typing is speech-to-text dictation that can help ALL learners in your classroom.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 8, 2021

The post How to Enable Closed Captions for Almost Any Video on the Web! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Closed captions are a great way to support all learners watching videos online, especially those that are hard of hearing. Google Chrome allows you to turn on closed captioning for videos found across the web.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Families are thirsty for information about inclusive technology that supports their children with disabilities. Families indicated a need for better communication about assistive and accessible technology tools for technology infrastructure. They want to collaborate.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

According to EdTech Trends and Funding: A CoSN Member Survey 2022 , cybersecurity is the number-one pain point in districts, and network security is the area in need of the most improvement. Schools rely on so much technology for instruction, from attendance to collecting assignments, and for day-to-day operations (e.g.,

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As a former ELA teacher, I am naturally drawn to technology that supports reading and writing. The post 7 Reasons You Need to Try Voice Typing in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Voice Typing in Google Docs is a Game-Changer!

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

We can begin by scrutinizing our learners’ technology tools and platforms from the lens of inclusion. It’s important to vet edtech tools to verify that they promote access for a wide range of learners. Why I vet edtech tools. For me, vetting edtech products for accessibility is my profession and my passion. .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What are the educational technology trends in 2024?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Technology is a great tool–but what specific tech aids in student learning? From interactive apps to online platforms, edtech tools cater to diverse learning styles and enhance educational experiences. What technology helps students learn? How does technology help students learn?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Rise of the eBook Reader and Online Education Resources. The Rise of the eBook Reader and Online Education Resources. Other regions too, saw a rise in the consumption of eBooks and online education resources such as the UK (21%) and Asia (17.3%). Let’s find out. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article. Table of Contents.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Here are five educators who are already embracing Making across curriculum and classrooms: 14 Maker Resources. Making Starts Here —a comprehensive resource to help students, teachers and parents to get started. Make Magazine —filled with DIY technology projects and inspiration. ReMaking School.

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