The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

Five years ago, these tools were considered purely assistive technology [for children with special needs]; now everyone’s using them. Until recently, for instance, classroom tech tools known as assistive technology, or AT, designed to aid children with disabilities, were frequently clunky and expensive, said Dr. Sean J.

Assistive Technology 40

Assistive Technology Technology Software Learning 40

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Mobile technologies in particular have the ability to resonate with and support the instruction of special education students, said Richard E. Ferdig, summit professor of learning technologies at the research center and a co-author of the report. “It can be used in a formal classroom or an informal setting or at home.”

Mobility 40

Mobility Technology Classroom E-rate 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2016

On a recent morning, Rockhold and two teaching assistants cycled through a series of silly, animated songs, each a precursor to technology-aided exercises, where students answered a series of questions using their tablets or the interactive white board at the front of the class. This includes assistive technology devices.

Common Core 54

Common Core Education Tablets Academic Standards 54

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. Assistive technology, by definition, relates to any equipment that supports a child with a disability and increase or maintain their functioning in different settings. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design.

Accessibility 525

Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . There has always been technology in the classroom. From books to tablets or slates to interactive whiteboards, humans have used learning tools for as long as we have had formal education. . Types of Technology in the Classroom.

Technology 431

Technology Classroom Smartphone Laptops 431

MindShift

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

She gives students lots of choices in how they want to do it — on a whiteboard, on a digital tablet, or with paper and pencils. The point is to give them dedicated time to familiarize themselves with how they might express themselves visually. “I I did have students complain about it,” Freedman said.

Conference 53

Conference Assistive Technology Tablets Classroom 53

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology.

Digital Divide 216

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 216

Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 6, 2023

A recent survey by Pew Research shows that more people read books – both as a hobby and as part of their school/college courses – on their phones and tablets. That apart, eReaders also support assistive technologies such as text-to-speech and optoelectronic reading systems, making educational content accessible.

eBook 52

eBook Mobility Comparison Study 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The integration of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software in classrooms has made learning more dynamic and engaging. Students are using AI to develop their own future-ready skills and to learn how to navigate an information-rich world. This approach aims to enhance engagement and address diverse learning styles.

Trends 107

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 107