Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. More on visual needs: Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning. offer an alternative answer sheet.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Whilst arguably Assistive Technology is not going to resolve a learner’s challenges, which they may face daily in both their educational and home environment, it should be both identified and used fully as a mechanism of support.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I usually point people in the direction of the collaborative SLP Apps List (top of my blog), but from now on I am also going to be recommending Joan Green''s The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education as a great resource book for those starting out with iPads (or other technology) for clinical use.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

Digital accessibility is about ensuring that all users can perceive, use, and operate web content, software, mobile apps, and other forms of digital media. Robust: the content should be able to be reliably interpreted by user agents such as assistive technology. . Equal Access to Resources .

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SpeechTechie

JUNE 9, 2017

June is Aphasia Awareness Month! Though I don't often get the opportunity to work with people with aphasia currently (did my Clinical Fellowship Year at Braintree Rehab in '99-'00, wow that hurts to write), as an alumni and once-adjunct at Boston University I go by to do a short volunteer presentation to their wonderful Aphasia Community Group.

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The Mobile Native

MAY 19, 2013

Cross Post from @TonyVincent "Learning in Hand" It''s my pleasure to be on the team organizing Mobile Learning Experience 2013. If you''d like to get a feel for 2012''s conference, then check out the Mobile 2012 Program and Mobile 2012 Speakers'' Resource Wiki. Please consider presenting at Mobile 2013.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge spoke with Häkkinen about the impact of new speech synthesis technologies on student assessments, and how his company is making the most of them. EdSurge: First, when we say “assistive technologies,” what exactly are we talking about? You’ve said that these technologies present both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

On the flip side, technology caused stress in families where parents became navigators for students who could not use assistive technology independently. A huge focus for me is training teachers to use educational technology in a way that’s effective with students that use assistive technology.”

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

Mobility-related disabilities. Not all of these can affect the learning process, but limited mobility of hands can hinder users’ experience online. Many visually-impaired people use screen readers or other forms of assistive technology to navigate web pages, and heading tags are easier to interpret by such technology.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

A strong sense of connection reduces cortisol and increases dopamine, promoting client’s availability for therapeutic processing as well as resource- and skill-building. Her experience of representation allowed her to process and explore both her limitations and her unique strengths and resources.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 23, 2015

Entry Pageviews Nearly 60% of Teens Use Their Own Mobile Devices i. May 3, 2015, 5228 8 Digital Resources To Stay Connected to Families. Apr 22, 2015, 1038 25 Incredible Assistive Technologies Sep 5, 2011, 891 If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By using ChromeVox, visually impaired learners can engage with online resources, read articles, and access textbooks with ease. These shortcuts can replace complex mouse operations and help learners with mobility challenges efficiently control their devices. Press Ctrl+Alt+Z to toggle ChromeVox on or off. Select Settings .

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The mobile app version of Classroom will be able to work offline and will be more effective with intermittent Internet/cellular connection. The livestream ended with an interesting discussion on the future of Google as assistive technology. When did they last log in? What was the last thing they submitted?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

A strong sense of connection reduces cortisol and increases dopamine, promoting client’s availability for therapeutic processing as well as resource- and skill-building. Her experience of representation allowed her to process and explore both her limitations and her unique strengths and resources.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

These include impairments in hearing, vision and mobility. Lack of resources/budget constraints. 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.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This allows users to be able to create Collections from their mobile device, albeit the options are more limited than the full website version of Wakelet. I've created a Collection that demonstrates how the mobile app works , which is also embedded below: How could you use it? I started using Wakelet back in early 2018.

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SpeechTechie

AUGUST 24, 2016

edWeb recently hosted a Webinar in which I discussed resources related to electronic text, sponsored by Mobile Education Store, creator of great apps such as Conversation Builder and Crack the Books. If you join their community, you'll also be able to download handouts and receive other resources.

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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. However, merely throwing tools at a class is not enough.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 29, 2015

It is also the home to a number of competitions like the Assistive Technology and Fall STEAM Challenges , which invite community members to collaborate and create across the globe. During its first six months, the site averaged between 30 and 40 uploads per week. million downloads per month.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad.net is an all-in-one web-based mathematics resource geared for K-12 mathematics and beyond. The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions. KANO CODING CURRICULUM ( kano.me/educators

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Google Docs Mobile App). Did you know that Voice Typing works on mobile?!! Students who have mobile devices can dictate directly into their device. Just look for the microphone icon on your mobile keyboard to start dictating. Be sure to share this tip with all the language teachers on your campus! Dictate on the Go.

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 21, 2016

I read a helpful post this week on Edutopia- 15 Questions to Replace "How was School Today?" , which I think is a good resource to share with parents. And the best part, just tap the + button within a document from the mobile device app, then Image, and you can photograph any context throughout the day.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A desktop is often part of a resource center for younger grades where it’s not yet appropriate for each student to have their own laptop.). What’s more, effective classroom tech doubles as assistive technology for students with a range of special needs. What other resources could this solution consume besides money (e.g.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 8, 2017

This 10-Drawer Organizer Cart from Seville Classics is a colorful, mobile solution to the problem. These Student Grouping Pencils from Learning Resources make picking groups easier than ever. Guided Reading Strips are an assistive technology ideal for reading and comprehension. 10-Drawer Organizer Cart. Redecorating?

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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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