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Using Assistive Technology for Your Struggling Readers

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Assistive technology, especially audiobooks, provide both multisensory reading and writing experiences and enhance word recognition. Struggling readers themselves, Gavin and Marley, embraced an opportunity from Blackaby to become assistive technology leaders and trainers in their district. is “As often as they need it.”

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Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164

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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. Twitter : @mmatp. About Mike Moratta.

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Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Environment

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Many teachers follow this trend because they believe more is better (it is touted as best practice on Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers), but the research shows that this is detrimental for student focus and ability to retain information. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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n2y Acquires Equals Mathematics

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For more information on Unique Learning System and n2y’s Total Solution , please visit n2y.com. For more information on this award‑winning solution, visit n2y.com and join them on Facebook and Twitter. About AbleNet.

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Google Apps and Chromebooks for Special Education and Special Needs

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Chromebooks and Google Apps are excellent assistive technology (AT) that help students with special needs access curriculum and information. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Chromebooks allow students to access curriculum while avoiding their triggers.

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

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Offer alternatives for auditory and visual information. . Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Other simple options for starting out with this method include reviewing material, gathering background information, or final project options to demonstrate learning. Foster collaboration and community.

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Flipgrid: The Go-To Remote Learning Tool – SULS080

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More information will be posted soon. flipgrid (Twitter). I am super excited to announce that I have two books that will be released in 2020! Blended Learning with Google: Your Guide to Dynamic Teaching and Learning. Google A to Z: The Google Glossary for Teachers (supplement). Flipgrid: The Go-To Remote Learning Tool. savvy_educator.

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