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Tech holds great promise for students with autism

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Research indicates that due to a heightened interest in visual materials combined with strong visual processing capabilities, many individuals with autism benefit from using technology. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is some of most prevalent technology right now for individuals with autism.

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Technology Holds Great Promise for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

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Research indicates that due to a heightened interest in visual materials combined with strong visual processing capabilities, many individuals with autism are attracted to and benefit from using technology. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is some of most prevalent technology right now for individuals with autism.

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Microsoft Takes a Bite Out of BrightBytes, Acquiring Its DataSense Platform and Team

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From launching new tablets to virtual-reality curriculum , Microsoft has added plenty to its educational offerings through a series of new product updates and acquisitions over the past few years. Of the “Big Five” technology giants, Microsoft has become the most acqui-hungry as of late in the learning and training space.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

Are any education technologies, for that matter? Andreessen’s definition does begin to get at some of the reasons why platforms have been so appealing to investors – ideologically as much as technologically. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms. But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Star Online : “ Germany plans to invest an extra €5 billion over the next five years to equip more than 40,000 schools and colleges with faster internet, wireless access points and tablet computers, the Education Minister said.” Revature recently received $20 million in funding from University Ventures and Eden Capital.