Thu.Nov 22, 2018

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EdTech that transforms access for physically disabled students

Neo LMS

In this second (and last) post in our mini-series on EdTech that revolutionizes access for differently abled communities ( last time we explored tech that enabled visually disabled students) we’ll explore eye-gaze technology — the rapidly advancing assistive technology that is offering physically disabled students enormous freedom in terms of accessing education, communication, information and entertainment.

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Sleep Pod Companies Want to Disrupt Naps on Campus

Edsurge

Around this time of the school year, it’s not uncommon to see sleep-deprived students slumped over library desks studying late hours in preparation for final exams. As wellness and anti-stress campaigns become more popular on college campuses, some institutions are responding by giving students a more comfortable place to catch some z’s: in space age-looking sleep pods.

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How SEL inspired a transformation in my school

eSchool News

When I accepted the position as principal at Langley Elementary in Washington, D.C., I had two objectives in mind: one, to empower teachers who truly care about supporting the whole child, and two, to inspire a schoolwide culture shift. Langley Elementary has historically struggled with dropping student enrollment numbers, a rise in suspension rates, and an unimpressive student satisfaction rate—all factors linked to an incohesive school culture.

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8 Good iPad Apps to Keep You Focused

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

After posting about iPad apps that can help teachers get things done, here is another list of some equally important apps to enhance your productivity. These are all applications to help you manage.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Instant Relevance Podcast

eSchool News

The Instant Relevance Podcast has a lofty goal: to make learning relevant for all students. It’s co-hosted by Denis Sheeran , a speaker who delivers keynotes, workshops, and small-group professional development courses to teachers and administrators; and eSchool News’ columnist Raymond Steinmetz , a K-8 math instructional coach, TeachPlus Rhode Island Policy Fellow, and Highlander Institute FuseRI Classroom Coach.

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10 Good Websites to Help Students with Their Homewrok

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The Internet provides learners with tons of educational materials to help them with their learning, however, browsing these resources can be time consuming especially for those lacking the required.

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