EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Technology certainly has pros and cons. However, assistive technology (technology designed to support people with special educational needs and disabilities – SEND) has had many positive impacts which have been life-changing for some. This software assesses a pupil and then makes them a personalized learning plan.
SpeechTechie
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
If I were to make an FAQ page--I can''t think of questions that I get asked frequently enough to form a critical mass--one that would be there would go something like: "We just got an iPad. What do you recommend?" This is an understandable but unfortunately sort of prohibitively broad question.
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Kathy Schrock
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013
Parallels Access screenshot Parallels Access is the coolest new program for your iPad and your Mac or Windows computer! It allows you to work with all of the programs that are on your computer on your iPad! When tapping, the taps are right on, even on the iPad Mini! When tapping, the taps are right on, even on the iPad Mini!
MindShift
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Dyslexic students are finding they can complete assignments faster when they employ special features on a laptop or iPad that help work around their dyslexia-related issues. But to fully maximize how technology can help students with learning differences, educators’ expectations may need to be shifted. Speech-to-Text.
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. Every computer and iPad has it.”. Using “Basecamp” software developed by Summit Public Schools in California, students access online resources such as BrainPOP and Kahn Academy.
Graphite Blog
JANUARY 17, 2018
Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association , "[a]ssistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.
ViewSonic Education
JANUARY 18, 2019
Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. Pencil grips, adapted paper and spelling aids all assist with writing. Think iPads, interactive whiteboards, and lots and lots of apps.
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