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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

ViewSonic Education

Accessibility Guidelines and POUR principles . One of the indicators that digital accessibility awareness has gained in power is the presence of global guidelines. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG, include success criteria, like four ‘POUR’ principles , which outline that digital content should be: .

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Meet NEO at FETC 2022!

Neo LMS

It’s safe to say that it’s still a critical issue and one that needs all of our attention, especially when it comes to choosing the best edtech to teach and engage students. It’s also a great opportunity to meet fellow online learning enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and learn from the experts.

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5 ways to create a stellar online elementary learning program

eSchool News

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities.

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Making a Successful Transition to Remote Instruction

N2Y

And in the world of education, where real-time communication is so essential and the need to keep students engaged and progressing so critical, the transition takes on added urgency. With school closures now a given, teachers, students, and families are being asked to quickly change their mindsets. The emergence of COVID?19

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Still Feeling Distant from Students? Become More Connected by Teaching with Empathy

Edthena

“Having breakout sessions, think-pair-shares, [going off to] work with the expectation that when we gather again, these will be your deliverables” are all ways to get students learning with peers and doing hands-on work. Here, we learn the difference between online learning and distance learning.

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A further 4 ways to stimulate online learner engagement

Neo LMS

Online learning is a terrific way to create stimulating learning environments for students. Students need to see a clear path through the content. You must ensure that every piece of it has direct relevance to the learning objective in order to keep students engaged and on-track.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Using technology alongside non-digital lessons can have many academic and behavioral benefits for your students, including:[2,7,11,12]. Increased intrinsic motivation to learn. Higher classroom participation and student engagement. Longer attention span. Greater academic achievement. Stronger digital literacy.