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OCTOBER 21, 2022

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2019

When we “flip” the learning, and have students present to educators in our edWebinars, it’s a great example of how much we can learn from our students. Both are struggling readers who use audiobooks, text-to-speech readers, and other tools to access their grade-level curriculum. During summer, too.” Dana sums it up beautifully.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below).

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

The panelists delved into several key themes, encompassing an exploration of the CITES framework’s essence, a spotlight on its leadership tools, and insights from districts that have successfully embraced the framework in their educational settings.

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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. 3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools. A Symbaloo of Dyslexia tools. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Read more on TeachHUB.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As technology continues to develop, it is vital to keep educational processes up to date. A video presentation can be a great way to introduce a new topic. With the traditional homework model, new material is presented in class and then consolidated at home with exercises or tasks. Use Video To Introduce New Topics.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Plus, they’ll learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. Join our session to explore MerlynMind Origin, an AI-powered tool transforming K-12 education. The Magic of Merlyn: How AI Can Create wonders in Your Classroom? Unleash the Magic of AI in Your Classroom!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

AI technologies used in education must protect student privacy and data. AI technologies used in education should strive for transparency to enable the school community to effectively understand and engage with the AI tools. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Education Technology, U.S.

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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. Listen to this article. .

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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. Make sure your favorite tool gets immersive by tweeting to Mike at @mtholfsen. Research: Leveling the Playing Field with Microsoft Learning Tools.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. How do you present mathematics?

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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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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. Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Assistive technology tools for writing. 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. Here are the most-read posts for the month of October, including: Freebie for history teachers.

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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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SpeechTechie

JUNE 16, 2011

Chris Bugaj and his colleague Sally Norton-Darr have penned an informative (and indeed, fun to read) guide to the role of Assistive Technology (AT) and its practitioners in the school setting. Where to look to learn more about Assistive Technology. Items in every AT’s toolkit (also might be helpful to have in yours).

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Emoti-Con is NYC's largest showcase for young designers, makers, technologists, and tinkerers who believe in digital innovation as a tool for positive change in the world around them. More than 300 young New Yorkers attended the 8th Annual Emoti-Con to present their ideas and inventions as well as to mingle and be inspired by their peers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

It could be a video, it could be a podcast, it could be a presentation. Essentially, these are tools and options that are designed for one specific group, like a ramp to a door, but it helps everybody out. Perez : The first thing is to work with some of the tools that your district has already vetted for you.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

In “ Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly School ,” Terrie Noland, national director, Educator Engagement for Learning Ally, presented on early intervention for dyslexic students, using the right AT (assistive technology) tools and accommodations for each learner, and creating environments in which students can thrive.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

These include: More engaged students – Students are often more engaged when material is presented with digital tools. Technologies actively engage the students through problem-solving games, quicker study methods, and unlimited potential for research. A simple text-to-speech tool, Voice Typing in Google Docs or the Chrome.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

Tools like screen readers could ease this issue for Kwong, who is now a Ph.D. But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start. “I You have to advocate for yourself.”

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2021

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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SpeechTechie

OCTOBER 9, 2015

As an example, I recently observed a student I work with who is struggling in math class, particularly with the word problems presented at the beginning of each period. Having a peek at the process gave me a sense of the language level of the problems, and how the student approaches them.

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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

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. A lot of mainstream education tech is not designed with folks with disabilities in mind.

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Assistive Technology Survey Accessibility Mobility 177

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Use multimedia for communication and multiple tools for construction and composition. . However it’s presented the basic concepts are the same. . Tech Tools for the English/ELA Classroom. Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team).

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SpeechTechie

APRIL 19, 2016

Just got back from presenting with the Hawaii Speech-Language Hearing Convention and New York's association the week before that. A key strategy within assistive technology is using what one already has. Oh, my, It's been a busy month! Thank you to both associations and membership groups for extremely warm welcomes!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

Certain elements are consistently present in quality games and quality learning tools. I have heard it compared to digital LEGOs ( another worthwhile classroom tool ) which is apt, as they both provide an open space for students to easily create directly from their imagination the world as they envision it.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In “ Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly School ,” Terrie Noland, National Director, Educator Engagement for Learning Ally, presented on early intervention for dyslexic students, using the right AT (assistive technology) tools and accommodations for each learner, and creating environments in which students can thrive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

I worked very diligently over the course of my high school career to familiarize myself as much as possible with the inner workings, complex nuances, and the design principles of many forms of assistive technology. For auditory learners like me, at least, who struggle severely with reading and writing, a tool already exists.

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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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