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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

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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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

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From elementary school grades upwards, a student may be given a book to read and asked to write a review afterwards. As with so many things, to a certain extent it should be a case of ‘technology to the rescue’! However technology’s effectiveness is always subject to the applicability of its design principles to any particular user.

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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

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With neurodiverse and SEL practices at the forefront, advanced use of adaptive technology, and nature-based programming, we develop the love of the arts, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in authentic ways to prepare our learners for lifelong success. For example, we have zen dens where students can relax, take a break, or do some art.

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Support Struggling Readers District Wide with Assistive Tech

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Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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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

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They may need support from a resource room to help with executive functioning skills (organizing materials, planning for studying for tests, and completing assignments) and some modifications in the homework load. Some of these neurodivergent children have managed to get serviced within the day school setting for elementary school.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

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. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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How to Serve Students With Special Needs From Afar

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What resources are they turning to? Find some way, some moment to connect—especially with elementary students, but all your students really—because they’re challenged,” he says. How do you vet resources for special education and make sure that they’re appropriate for your needs? How are schools adjusting?

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