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DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. How do you create one in your class or school? Some disabilities include blindness, deafness, dyslexia, and autism.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With JotForm Smart PDF Forms, you can: fill out on any device–mobile or desktop. platform-agnostic forms –JotForm Smart PDFs can be filled out and sent from any platform, from a desktop or mobile device. Unlike a school’s standard equipment, home-based students work from a diverse variety of digital devices (i.e.,

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

The products include a wide range of innovative products like the BrailleNote Touch (the first Google-certified braille tablet), iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, digital audiobook players, desktop and portable vision/reading systems, and mobile electronic handheld magnifiers.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

The products include a wide range of innovative products like the BrailleNote Touch (the first Google-certified braille tablet), iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, digital audiobook players, desktop and portable vision/reading systems, and mobile electronic handheld magnifiers.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. This generation grew up with mobile technology, and many received their first mobile phone as preteens. Now, the help desk has evolved.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. This generation grew up with mobile technology, and many received their first mobile phone as preteens. Now, the help desk has evolved.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. This generation grew up with mobile technology, and many received their first mobile phone as preteens. Now, the help desk has evolved.

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MAY 7, 2016

It’s a revamp of their flagship product, with some twists: Today, Turnitin announced a new version of its flagship product with a focus on ease-of-use, accessibility for students, and new mobile features to support instruction in the modern classroom. Responsive design works on PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Click to Tweet.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

When students finish, after some setup steps, the app is available on their phone or tablet immediately. Students do need to set up their mobile device to run the app. Here’s a quick video tutorial on the basic app, Talk To Me : Code HS: Mobile Apps. Teachers can access a curriculum and resources for teaching.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Learning Upgrade , an ed-tech company providing digital, differentiated literacy curriculum designed for English language learners (ELLs), launched a mobile app to increase accessibility and expand offerings to a wide range of English learners.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

The products include a wide range of innovative products like the BrailleNote Touch (the first Google-certified braille tablet), iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, digital audiobook players, desktop and portable vision/reading systems, and mobile electronic handheld magnifiers.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Using the fee-based CoSpaces app, teachers create immersive, engaging VR (and AR) explorations of any content (using computer or tablet) which is then available to students. All you need (for VR) is the Expeditions app, a mobile device or Chrome OS, and a Cardboard or Daydream viewer. CoSpaces Edu.

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MARCH 19, 2018

You’ll need a smartphone or tablet with a back facing camera, an augmented reality app (many free), a trigger image (you create yourself, probably for free), and an Internet connection. Then, scan the trigger image with a mobile device app and see what happens! 10 Ways to Use AR in the Classroom.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Typing Tournament Online can be used anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school, at any time of day and on any device including iPads and other mobile tablets. Uniquely, Typing Tournament Online uses an on-screen keyboard to overcome the serious issues arising from the inbuilt soft keyboards on mobile devices.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Today, smartphones and tablets are cheaper than ever; moreover, their prices are going to decrease which means that desktop computers, as well as computer labs, are about to become extinct in schools. More so, today’s education prioritizes mobile devices which don’t have the ability to read these mediums. Desktop Computers.

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

The products include a wide range of innovative products like the BrailleNote Touch (the first Google-certified braille tablet), iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, digital audiobook players, desktop and portable vision/reading systems, and mobile electronic handheld magnifiers.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Eight beautifully tangible cubes displaying each letter, number, and a handful of special symbols come to life before your eyes through the accompanying mobile app for smartphones and tablets. PleIQ is designed with every early learner in mind. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2017

The idea behind it is simple: students are allowed and encouraged to use their own phones, tablets, e-readers, or notebooks in the classroom. By allowing kids to bring and use their mobile devices in the classroom, schools can make learning more fun and engaging. BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has taken the education system by storm.

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MAY 1, 2018

Students join with a free Study.com account that can be accessed with mobile apps (with the exception of proctored exams). The two-hour proctored final exam (required for college credit) must be completed on a computer rather than a mobile device or tablet. Lessons can be pushed out to the entire class or specific students.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. BYOD deepens the digital divide. Yes, mobile devices allow kids to play games, watch funny videos, or chat online on social media channels.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Biggest challenge: Like most school districts, EGUSD is part of an increasingly mobile world. Students use smartphones and tablets in and out of the classroom, teachers put lessons and assignments online, staff use VoIP phones, and maintenance and operations need to connect their alarms and HVAC systems.

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JULY 14, 2017

Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. International Children’s Digital Library. Gutenberg Project. One More Story.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

Not only do many have access, but also older children possess their own devices (cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc.). Make consistent efforts to refer to them as mobile learning devices. If using mobile phones, teachers can easily pair students up. Treat students like 21 st Century adolescents.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. kids who love fiddling with mobile devices. I approach the task of building my own with a small degree of trepidation. That’s it! I’ll wait.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Although each is a bit different, basically, plug the device in, activate its app on your mobile device and/or tablet, find the school Wifi, and you’re ready. 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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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Looking at only 13- to 14-year-olds, 84 percent now have a smartphone, and 93 percent have some type of mobile device such as a tablet. Support digital citizenship education in your school. The number of teens with a smartphone more than doubled since 2012, from 41 percent up to 89 percent. Facebook is out.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Note: Message and data charges from mobile providers may apply.)

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2018

We Need to Teach Positive Digital Citizenship Because so much of our information-sharing happens online, we can't neglect the digital world and all its controversy. It is important that students have a safe space to test drive their ideas and learn to see disagreement as an opportunity to learn, not as invalidation.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

That means it’s accessible from school or home, with any platform (including Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets). Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops. It allows teachers to create, distribute and track class materials anywhere, on any device. full access to Google Drive.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Looking at only 13- to 14-year-olds, 84 percent now have a smartphone, and 93 percent have some type of mobile device such as a tablet. Support digital citizenship education in your school. The number of teens with a smartphone more than doubled since 2012, from 41 percent up to 89 percent. Facebook is out.

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MAY 20, 2015

Instead, bring a Chromebook, netbook, tablet PC, or iPad. Have some method of digitally transferring business cards to new friends and colleagues. These three are new to me so I’ll see which I like: OneTouch Business Cards app –FREE–Create your own professional mobile-business card in just a few seconds.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Eyezy is designed to be user-friendly and compatible with a wide range of devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and tablets. The quick setup make it a user-friendly option for those new to mobile tracking. Like Scannero, Eyezy is simple and easy to use.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MAY 30, 2013

I signed out the mobile lab and a class set of headphones, and assigned an act a day. Gobstopper is MOBILE! edmodocon On @Gobstopper students can read on a tablet, smartphone or laptop. edtech #ELAFlip #flipclass #njed assessment assignments books common core digital citizenship feedback literature' Where''s Jason?

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Looking at only 13- to 14-year-olds, 84 percent now have a smartphone, and 93 percent have some type of mobile device such as a tablet. Support digital citizenship education in your school. The number of teens with a smartphone more than doubled since 2012, from 41 percent up to 89 percent. Facebook is out.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Looking at only 13- to 14-year-olds, 84 percent now have a smartphone, and 93 percent have some type of mobile device such as a tablet. Support digital citizenship education in your school. The number of teens with a smartphone more than doubled since 2012, from 41 percent up to 89 percent. Facebook is out.

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MARCH 30, 2015

PROS: Portability: These little cuties are so light and mobile that kids carry them around in their backpacks or just in their cases (we have cases with shoulder straps). I’ve worked with other mobile device managers, and I think this is definitely the simplest. 6 Steps to a Successful Tablet Roll-out. At roughly about 2.5

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Graphite Blog

MAY 31, 2016

Many conferences nowadays have their schedules online or, better yet, available as a mobile app. Just remember, model great digital citizenship: Don't get involved in negative or derogatory comments, and think before you tweet! Gone are the days when you take notes by hand at conferences.

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