Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? Of course, this is also essential assistive technology. But the phones aren’t the problem.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. Many institutions lack enforceable policies, or don’t have the resources to hire officials to support instructors hoping to make their courses more accessible. You have to advocate for yourself.”

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Accessibility Guidelines Assistive Technology Course 132

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2022

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Google How To Policies Accessibility 100

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 3, 2023

In 2020, Nidhi Hebbar, a former education lead at Apple who later studied racial bias in ed tech at the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, co-founded the Ed Tech Equity Project. Products that use voice assistant technology to measure a student’s language comprehension and creation skills are one example.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? Of course, this is also essential assistive technology. But the phones aren’t the problem.

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Study Assistive Technology Data Course 84

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

Something to keep in mind is whether there is a privacy policy for each tool. Because if I can’t do that, then neither can assistive technology. How do you vet resources for special education and make sure that they’re appropriate for your needs? And then of course, accessibility. I just did a blog post recently on this.

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How To Guidelines Microsoft Adobe 144

Shake Up Learning

JULY 8, 2021

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Video How To Google Policies 99

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading. Freepik Cities and states will utilize dynamic policy making as they reach data maturity. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

The Innovative Educator

MAY 16, 2015

Aug 24, 2010, 2255 9 Actions + Policies Necessary To Embrace Cell Pho. Apr 22, 2015, 2230 25 Incredible Assistive Technologies Sep 5, 2011, 1274 #Student Wisdom: Tech Doesn't Always = Innovation Apr 1, 2015, 1068 If You Haven't Paid Your Respects to Paper, You Sh.

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BYOD Assistive Technology Social Media Policies 40

The Innovative Educator

MAY 2, 2015

Aug 24, 2010, 2255 9 Actions + Policies Necessary To Embrace Cell Pho. Apr 22, 2015, 2230 25 Incredible Assistive Technologies Sep 5, 2011, 1274 #Student Wisdom: Tech Doesn't Always = Innovation Apr 1, 2015, 1068 If You Haven't Paid Your Respects to Paper, You Sh.

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BYOD Assistive Technology Social Media Policies 40

The Innovative Educator

MAY 23, 2015

Mar 22, 2015, 1075 Some good reasons to go to school Apr 11, 2011, 1073 9 Actions + Policies Necessary To Embrace Cell Pho. Apr 22, 2015, 1038 25 Incredible Assistive Technologies Sep 5, 2011, 891

BYOD 40

BYOD Assistive Technology Mobility Policies 40

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2015

LEARNstyle – trains those with learning barriers on using assistive technologies. State educational technology leaders will receive the benefit of learning about our strategic partners’ high quality digital learning products and services,” stated Lan Neugent, SETDA’s Interim Executive Director. “At

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Industry Assistive Technology Company Policies 40

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

You can find the extension here , but be sure to follow your school policies regarding installing extensions. See: Copyright Policy. Darker backgrounds are also easier on the eyes for everyone. . There’s a Chrome extension you can use to change the color schemes for all webpages. Text to Speech (Reading with Your Ears).

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Accessibility Google Tools Chromebook 100

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . See: Copyright Policy. Foster collaboration and community. Offer alternatives for auditory and visual information. . Vary the methods for response and navigation. . Use multimedia for communication and multiple tools for construction and composition. .

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Conference UDL Examples Blended Learning 101

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading. Freepik Cities and states will utilize dynamic policy making as they reach data maturity. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Efforts to recruit teacher candidates from the local community date back to the 1990s, but programs have “exploded” in number over the past five years, said Danielle Edwards, assistant professor of educational leadership, policy and workforce development at Old Dominion University in Virginia.

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Elementary Report Training Classroom 81

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

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Tools Learning Blended Learning Google 75

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. EdTech Makes Assistive Tools More Available.

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EdTech Classroom iPad Assistive Technology 337

edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Superintendents should have staff actively monitoring potential changes, comparing current district policies, and determining what the district will need to do if the new law is passed. In addition, administrators shouldn’t wait to buy all of the assistive technology until they think there is a need. Step 5: Set expectations.

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Technology Assistive Technology UDL Guidelines 72

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

As far as device cost and replacement, it seems Vallance isn’t aware of devices like Chromebooks, services like Neverware, and policies like BYOD. Protocols are in place to keep devices safe. If he were, he’d understand how funds can be reallocated and actually save schools money. You can read about BYOD here.

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EdTech BYOD Laptops Guidelines 40

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Her artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and assistive technology research has resulted in over 250 peer-reviewed publications and a number of commercialized products, including STEM Storiez , a set of AI-powered gamified e-books for early STEM education. She received her B.S. in engineering from Brown University, her M.S.E.E.

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EdTech LMS Robotics Training 40

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Butash is right in pointing out the risks involved in this quick shift to using digital technologies. They may not be aware that their use of these technologies might violate students’ privacy rights and put them in unsafe situations. They might also have their location data and IP address tracked without their knowledge.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 209

edWeb.net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Resource Allocation: Educators express the need for better allocation of resources, such as assistive technologies and materials tailored to special education. They are not aware of all the instructional strategies, accommodations, assistive technology, or alternate curriculum that are required for students with special needs.

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Survey Professional Learning Assistive Technology Report 89

The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

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Google Mobility Android Accessibility 29

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

GRADECAM ENHANCED ANSWER FORMAT ( www.GradeCam.com ) GradeCam introduced a futuristic new answer format powered by Aita – their proprietary Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant technology – that can read and score handwritten letters and words up to twenty characters in length.

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 51

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inclusive education: Technology supports inclusive education by providing assistive tools for students with diverse learning needs. These tools can include text-to-speech software, screen readers, and other assistive technologies that enhance accessibility. Schools need to implement policies to address these issues.

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Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 115

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

. “Although this litigation is brought under the ADA, with the DOJ driving it, when we are talking broadly about educating children with disabilities, the disability-rights community is incredibly concerned about Secretary [Betsy] DeVos and her views and policy directions,” Barkoff said.

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Education Assistive Technology Advocacy System 79