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A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing

Ask a Tech Teacher

In a few seconds , they will get a plagiarism report in which all the coincidences are highlighted along with a list of original sources (where “plagiarized” text was taken from). How do students with cryptomnesia benefit from this software? They should upload their works to an Unplag account and run a check.

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Closing the Gap 2021

N2Y

The Closing the Gap 2021 conference showcases the latest in assistive technology for special education, rehabilitation, and everyday living. 7 and 8 focusing on best practices for assistive technology implementation. Join the in‑depth pre‑conference workshops on Oct.

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How Automated Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

Of course, this is also essential assistive technology. Although it’s true that the law requires this kind of assistive technology at some schools, I believe ASR is now more than just assistive technology; it’s on its way to becoming foundational educational technology for all students.

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Wasted Technology: Why Many Teachers Don’t Use the Programs Their Districts Provide

eSchool News

Imagine you’re about to give a big presentation to a large audience. Your boss assures you that it will make your presentation better, and just before you can respond, the curtain goes up. In fact, 95% of teachers nowadays report that they use technology regularly in their classrooms.

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To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to custodians, bus drivers and aides 

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Kavitha Cardoza for The Hechinger Report In two and a half years, the teacher training program, run by nonprofit Reach University, has grown from 50 applicants to about 1,000, with most coming from rural areas of Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and California. What if we eliminate the question?” Let’s turn jobs into degrees.”

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COVID-19 Is Costing Visually Impaired Students Time That Can’t Be Made Up

Edsurge

Hybrid and socially distant in-person classes present challenges of their own. Their report , titled “Access and Engagement to Education Study,” surveyed over 1,400 parents and professionals in the U.S. A lot of mainstream education tech is not designed with folks with disabilities in mind. and Canada.

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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

eSchool News

New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online. According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online courses not only benefits students with disabilities, but can have significant benefits for all students, ultimately increasing retention and improving learning outcomes.

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