edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2019

Assistive technology, especially audiobooks, provide both multisensory reading and writing experiences and enhance word recognition. These tools allow students to allocate cognitive resources to comprehension rather than decoding. The answer to the question, “When should students access assistive technology?”

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

changing presentation methods (from verbal instructions to repetition, text size, or shortened pages). 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. FreedomSci. OpenDyslexic.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

changing presentation methods (from verbal instructions to repetition, text size, or shortened pages). 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.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

These days, video resources are readily available online, and teachers can make use of them in a much more integrated way. While such resources can enhance the learning experience , there are, however, risks in the use of video. While such resources can enhance the learning experience , there are, however, risks in the use of video.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

changing presentation methods (from verbal instructions to repetition, text size, or shortened pages). 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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Plus, they’ll learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. In this session, we will explore some startling research findings on equity and inclusion in STEM and Computer Science (CS), identify barriers to entry, and explore resources and activities that can be quickly implemented.

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

changing presentation methods (from verbal instructions to repetition, text size, or shortened pages). 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.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

The discussion centered around the unveiling of the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) framework, an initiative supported by the U.S. This framework is designed to offer district leaders comprehensive resources for fostering and sustaining technology ecosystems that are inclusive of students of all capabilities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 8, 2018

More on special needs: Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning. A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. 3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

However, the nature of online learning and its reliance upon technology that isn’t always well-designed for group education can leave some students at serious disadvantages. Closed captioning accuracy in live teaching video calls is often subpar, and not all online tools are compatible with assistive technology.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

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. Teaching Resources. Twitter : @mmatp.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Speech synthesis in particular is benefiting from deep learning technologies, which are used to generate speech that sounds like a human voice. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. EdSurge: First, when we say “assistive technologies,” what exactly are we talking about?

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Assistive technology tools for writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Digital Citizenship Week.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 27, 2016

Here are thirteen of the top writing-with-tech tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Revision Assistant–the Most Comprehensive Virtual Writing Assistant Available for Students. More writing-with-tech resources: a lesson plan on Quick Writes.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

We recently had the honor of presenting our model to stakeholders from across the country at AESA’s most recent conference. Opening the Learning Journey We believe in an intentional focus on literacy, numeracy, and assistive technology.

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N2Y

AUGUST 12, 2021

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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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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SpeechTechie

JULY 24, 2014

How to speak so that people want to listen - Sound consultant Julian Treasure discusses subtly "unexpected behaviors" in social communication and the effects of aspects of speech such as register and prosody, providing a good resource to use with clients working on these areas. Summer is a great time to slow down and think.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

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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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

We recently had the honor of presenting our model to stakeholders from across the country at AESA’s most recent conference. Opening the Learning Journey We believe in an intentional focus on literacy, numeracy, and assistive technology.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. The situation presents a challenge, especially for professors already stretched thin. Eskridge likes to use a free toolkit called Tota11y , which measures how a site performs with assistive technologies.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Be sure the material is organized, with concise and consistent instructions and resources that are easy to find. Online environments can be set up to support assistive technologies such as closed captions on videos and text to speech. Using headings and image captions can aid student comprehension and break up long text.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

What resources are they turning to? It could be a video, it could be a podcast, it could be a presentation. How do you vet resources for special education and make sure that they’re appropriate for your needs? Because if I can’t do that, then neither can assistive technology. How are schools adjusting?

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SpeechTechie

JUNE 9, 2017

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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hybrid and socially distant in-person classes present challenges of their own. On the flip side, technology caused stress in families where parents became navigators for students who could not use assistive technology independently. It’s why she works so hard to get him every resource she can.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How I Learned to Communicate My Inner Life with Asperger’s , by Alix Generous Alix Generous shares her experiences as a person with Asperger’s, highlighting her unique way of thinking and the challenges it presents in communication.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

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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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge. . Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . However it’s presented the basic concepts are the same. . This means it’s not effective to count how many graphics were used in a presentation and equate that to a point value. Start with the learning goal.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2019

Such a partner is Microsoft EDU’s Immersive Reader, a growingly popular tool that presents scalable, friendly, flexible, stigma-free solutions to improve literacy schoolwide. Microsoft Accessibility And Assistive Technologies For Education: A Total Economic Impact Analysis. Katherine McKnight, Ph.D.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2015

Here’s what he came up with: Handling the technology needs of a public school system can be a daunting task at times. Online testing, BYOD, 1:1 computing, and assistive technology are only a handful of the variety of technical challenges that flow through the department every day.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The 2E student may present as highly creative, imaginative, inquisitive, and verbal. What resources does the school have to provide behavioral and social-emotional support for gifted students? They are referred to as twice-exceptional or 2E students. What about IDEA? What types of enrichment activities are offered for gifted students?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

By leveraging AI technologies, educators can overcome the limitations of time and resources, offering a level of personalization that enhances the learning experience for each individual student. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below). Pam recently delivered a presentation on this topic! By using ChromeVox, visually impaired learners can engage with online resources, read articles, and access textbooks with ease. Her slides are available here (and embedded below).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Just as teachers need specialized training to understand how to help students with dyslexia, the teachers also need specialized programs or assistive technology that supports the students’ learning styles. Finally, administrators can look for ways to pool resources from different budget streams to assist students.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 8, 2015

Many people are not aware of the many assistive technology (and engagement-enhancing) features that are built into the brain of the iPad--iOS, its operating system. When presenting text to students, use text-to-speech just to give them a break from your voice, or as an auditory comprehension activity.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2018

The cohort has spent the past 28 weeks hard at work, developing their resources and implementing Ready to Code principles. The Ready to Code Collection gathers research-grounded resources and strategies that are aligned with core library values. First Time Around. Good to Go. Connecting Interests. Family Focused.

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