Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 12, 2022
With technology, it is so much easier to offer students the assistive technology they need to pursue their education dreams. 10 More Educational Technology Concepts Every Teacher Should Know About. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
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EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Fortunately, thanks to the latest advances in assistive technologies geared toward learning disabilities, educators were able to do that and facilitate remote learning with improved outcomes
Cycles of Learning
JANUARY 23, 2023
I have written in the past about the Assistive Technology projects my engineering students have created usingthe MakeyMakey as the primary electronics interface and Instructables as the medium for public display. Assistive Technology Maker
TeachThought - Learn better.
JANUARY 6, 2022
What do all of these assistive technology apps in common? The post The 30 Best Assistive Technology Apps appeared first on TeachThought. Technology Apps Exceptional Child Education Resources Resources
N2Y
AUGUST 7, 2020
For many students with disabilities, assistive technology (AT) is critically important in removing barriers to mobility, communication, socialization, and learning. Legislation ensuring greater access to, and availability of, assistive technology.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
Fortunately, thanks to the latest advances in assistive technologies geared toward learning disabilities, educators were able to do that and facilitate remote learning with improved outcomes
eSchool News
APRIL 9, 2020
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MiddleWeb
JUNE 27, 2019
In the 3rd edition of Assistive Technology in Special Education, author Joan Green helps readers navigate the complex topic with a straight forward, organized approach to understanding and effectively implementing AT. Book Reviews Special Needs assistive technology AT Carol Willard communication Joan L.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Some label assistive technology as unfair. The Myth About Assistive Technology appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. We hold onto myths about it. In this post, Catherine Day identifies and dispels some of those myths. This post is written by Catherine Day a graduate student at Edinboro University currently majoring in Reading and Literacy. Day currently resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can connect with her […]. The post “That’s Not Fair!”
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to tools from tech giants such as Microsoft, students with disabilities are flourishing. Classroom Digital Content Personalized Learning Software
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . Assistive technologies can meet the needs of students at all grade and skill levels.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Fortunately, thanks to the latest advances in assistive technologies geared toward learning disabilities, educators were able to do that and facilitate remote learning with improved outcomes
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Fortunately, thanks to the latest advances in assistive technologies geared toward learning disabilities, educators were able to do that and facilitate remote learning with improved outcomes
Cycles of Learning
MARCH 23, 2021
My "E ngineering for Social Good " class just completed a three-week design cycle leveraging the MakeyMakey in the 100% distance learning setting.
ViewSonic Education
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Quick Take: Learn about assistive technology in special education. Assistive technology in special education can bring much-needed help to teachers who have students with disabilities or providing special education services. Implementing assistive technology cannot fix all the issues students may have but it can help students cope with their impairments and aid teachers in providing the best learning experience they can for all students.
N2Y
JUNE 12, 2020
Join us to see how to prepare students with new assistive technology tools and organizational techniques for transition planning, as students move from high school to post-secondary education, vocational training, employment, adult services, independent living, or community participation.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 14, 2020
When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their classrooms, students could not contain their excitement.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 12, 2020
When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their classrooms, students could not contain their excitement.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 11, 2020
When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their classrooms, students could not contain their excitement.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 3, 2020
When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their classrooms, students could not contain their excitement.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 31, 2020
When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their classrooms, students could not contain their excitement.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 31, 2020
When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their classrooms, students could not contain their excitement.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 24, 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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 26, 2016
Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning. 11 Resources to Blend Technology and Special Needs. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. I don’t write enough about special needs so when Rose contacted me with an article idea, I was thrilled.
edWeb.net
MAY 14, 2019
Assistive technology, especially audiobooks, provide both multisensory reading and writing experiences and enhance word recognition. Struggling readers themselves, Gavin and Marley, embraced an opportunity from Blackaby to become assistive technology leaders and trainers in their district. They concurred with Blackaby that using assistive technology significantly increases attention span resulting in the ability to focus on listening and comprehension.
eSchool News
MARCH 25, 2020
Generally, when we think of edtech and students with disabilities, we think of assistive technology that helps individuals overcome challenges and provides access to areas of learning and independence. However, technology is not always designed with people of all abilities in mind, and even something as fundamental as learning to type can become a barrier to overcome without proper instruction and understanding of the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Technology certainly has pros and cons. However, assistive technology (technology designed to support people with special educational needs and disabilities – SEND) has had many positive impacts which have been life-changing for some. Below I have listed 5 pieces of assistive technology which can help children with SEND: YouTube – if you have a child with a hearing impairment, most YouTube videos now have captions and subtitles.
Cycles of Learning
JULY 28, 2016
As the video so clearly demonstrates, the MakeyMakey is an engaging piece of technology with incredible potential as a tool for budding inventors. This has implementation has always inspired me and it has always been my intention to flow from a game design invention cycle in a typical Day 1 of camp, to an invention cycle where campers use MakeyMakey to design assistive technology for individuals with physical disabilities in Day 2.
TeacherCast
MARCH 19, 2016
Ed-tech serves great purpose in the worlds of education and technology. It could be as simple as offering a tape recorder… Friends of TeacherCast Assistive TechnologiesIt offers so many ways to adapt educational modes to the needs of learners. Teachers can use virtual reality to take their students to far-off places and try new things without having to leave the classroom.
Educational Technology Guy
MARCH 2, 2016
I've been working on a resource document that has resoures on Assistive Technology and Accessibility and thought I would share it here: Related: More Accessibility Resources Google Accessibility Features and Resources -. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. accessibility assistive technology google accessibilityOne of the things I do in my role as a K-12 Education Strategist is work on resources for schools to use.
District Administration
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Products that help prepare students for life beyond K12 Ray Bendici The ever-increasing pace and variety of technological developments continues to be a challenge for K12 assistive technology products
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
If you’re interested in how to better integrate technology into your classroom, visit ViewSonic Education. . While the benefits of technology in the classroom have been well established, mobile devices are another issue.
ViewSonic Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 19, 2015
15 Assistive Technology Tools & Resources For Students With Disabilities. One tool to help students with disabilities even in the face of a special education teacher shortage is assistive technology. Today, assistive technology can help students with certain disabilities learn more effectively. Several areas of assistive technology and sample products may be found in any given classroom, making a difference in how students of all abilities learn.
ViewSonic Education
JANUARY 16, 2023
Despite their novelty, avatars can appeal to a generation of students who have grown up using technology in almost every aspect of their day-to-day lives. A digital native is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “a person who is very familiar with digital technology, computers, etc.
Cycles of Learning
JANUARY 20, 2017
The ability to repurpose everyday objects to interact differently with a keyboard, as well as the ability to program and interact with a myriad of different online modules using physical, tactile objects, opens up a world of possibilities for creating Assistive Technology. curiosity Design Inquiry Robotics STEM TechnologyI am blessed to teach at a school that incorporates an "Intercession" program into the month of January.
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
Using video for learning in the classroom has been around for decades, but with the growth of digital technology in recent years, the range of opportunities is now greater than ever before. As technology continues to develop, it is vital to keep educational processes up to date.
EmergingEdTech
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Dyslexia is Less of a Challenge Than it Once was Thanks to These Technological Advances It’s a number that tends to jumps out at you: one in every five students has dyslexia. That means. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
EdTechSandyK
MARCH 7, 2012
Microsoft has been working with Kinect technology and autistic students. Technology removes barriers and helps them interact with the world. assistive technology special education specialed sxswedu Notes from SXSWedu 2012 panel discussion/concurrent session. Differentiation techniques for sped or GT students work with ALL kids; when you learn methods to use with students who have special learning needs, you learn how to best teach all children.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 4, 2022
One of the key ways in which schools can improve on-campus communication is through organized use of digital signage technology. Digital signage will typically utilize LCD, LED, or projection technology.
techlearning
APRIL 4, 2018
It wasn’t until Eric Price, assistant principal at West Jordan Middle School in Utah, realized his daughter had dyslexia that he identified dyslexia as the cause of his own struggles. Now in seventh grade, she sees a structured literacy tutor weekly, is taking all honors classes, and is getting straight As with appropriate accommodations (mostly technology). Assistive technology helps to level the playing field for many struggling students.
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.
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