3 Ways Assistive Technology Supports Students with Disabilities
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to tools from tech giants such as Microsoft, students with disabilities are flourishing.
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EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to tools from tech giants such as Microsoft, students with disabilities are flourishing.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Thankfully, there are tools such as Microsoft Translator for Education and Flipgrid that can help educators bridge the language gap.
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EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2020
Thankfully, there are tools such as Microsoft Translator for Education and Flipgrid that can help educators bridge the language gap.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2020
Thankfully, there are tools such as Microsoft Translator for Education and Flipgrid that can help educators bridge the language gap.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2020
Thankfully, there are tools such as Microsoft Translator for Education and Flipgrid that can help educators bridge the language gap.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2020
Thankfully, there are tools such as Microsoft Translator for Education and Flipgrid that can help educators bridge the language gap.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 3, 2018
Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. An effective personalized-learning approach successfully threads digital tools into the mix , creating a solid fabric for students heading out into the modern working world. meghan.bogardu…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 14:43. Teachers in the U.S.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 12, 2023
They’re fielding questions and uncertainty about new technologies such as artificial intelligence tools. At the same time, they’re championing integrated technology, personalized learning and online safety. DIVE DEEPER: Technology supports personalized learning in K–12 schools.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
JULY 20, 2017
Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards. “We Finding the right tool to match the verb can take a bit of research. It is also important to gauge students’ age and ability while aligning it with the district AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) and the each tool’s Terms of Use. Flash based.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Here, Wood explains why Free Math was the right tool at the right time for her and her students. EdSurge: How is math instruction evolving, and how does technology support this? Students can quickly paste images from their favorite tools like Desmos or Geogebra. Free Math has the tools and resources right there.
Digital Promise
JUNE 27, 2017
Technology has the potential to be a powerful tool for improving access to learning for adult learners. According to a Tyton Partners study , there is increasing demand for education technology among adult education program administrators and educators. Learn more by reading the full report.
ViewSonic Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
One drawback to LMS platforms is that they are not uniform in the level of technological support that they provide to users. This becomes a problem in the educational realm, as different academic disciplines typically require different levels of baseline technological support.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Understanding Assistive Technology Assistive technologies are software or hardware systems with technical components that enhance the learning capacities of students with disabilities. They aim to support students’ engagement and communication so they can understand lessons and adapt to their learning environments efficiently.
Gaggle Speaks
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
If tech support is not a line item in a budget, the technology plunge might be a scary one. But before you panic, consider starting a student technology team to offset the costs of hiring a full support staff. Use a tool like Google Docs where the team has access to information as it’s updated.
techlearning
JUNE 26, 2018
Incident IQ , the K12 technology support platform, has unveiled its new Incident IQ Apps Architecture that enables support for dozens of popular K-12 technologies at the ISTE Conference (Booth #2033).
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
It can also occur when we experience any exponential change, as we see with advances in technology. Support is imperative, but also there is a need to ask the right questions so that lessons learned can pave the way to develop ways to improve teaching, learning, and leadership that lead to better outcomes for all.
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage. Technology-Supported Surface-Level Learning. Technology-Supported Transfer of Learning. The types of technology tools you use at this stage will likely depend on your subject and the practice opportunities you devise.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Yet Ballard’s main focus is not the tools themselves, but rather, how to support teachers leveraging edtech to help improve student learning. “I Even though Ballard is a self-described “early adopter,” she is careful not to recommend the latest, shiniest tools to her teachers outright. Amy Ballard, Ph.D.,
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
They need tools that are easy to use, support active learning, and can accommodate the needs of diverse learners. Or too many different tools for different tasks. Do your district’s schools have a central point person who serves, and is widely recognized, as a central point person for edtech tools?
eSchool News
APRIL 9, 2024
“Even as we remain committed to providing districts with all the tech support they need, the reality is that today, IT leaders may have to do more with less,” said Sarah Lawrence, Assistant Director of Technology Support at Mukilteo School District. “To This press release originally appeared online.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. Technology is a powerful tool in education, but it is not a replacement for human teachers.
Digital Promise
JANUARY 8, 2019
And, accessibility technologies support learner variability and people with disabilities by ensuring navigation and information display is available in multiple ways. However, even as technology has evolved to more effectively support learning, our education system faces another great divide: the Digital Learning Gap.
eSchool News
JANUARY 3, 2024
Key points: Technology is a great tool–but what specific tech aids in student learning? From interactive apps to online platforms, edtech tools cater to diverse learning styles and enhance educational experiences. What technology helps students learn? How does technology help students learn?
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 28, 2019
Mike Daugherty Director of Technology, Ohio Mike Daugherty is a husband, father, author, technology director, Google Innovator, and possible Starbucks addict. He has eighteen years of experience in K-12 technology support serving in a wide variety of roles.
eSchool News
MARCH 4, 2024
Purchased as part of Spring ISD’s most recent school bond, the BenQ Boards were chosen over other smart board vendors because of the rich and forward-thinking feature set the BenQ Boards offer, including ease of use and flexibility for teachers, advanced learning tools for students, and free built-in remote management solutions for IT.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
As I continue to grow in this area, I am always on the look out for new tools that I can integrate into my presentations to demonstrate these two points as well as to illustrate the pedagogical link that technology supports in our schools. It was time to take a risk and learn a new tool. I settled on ProConIt.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 3, 2024
Are there any specific ways you’re seeing AI technology emerge in early childhood classrooms? It’s a tool my colleague, Dr. Philip Fisher, has developed called FIND that looks at child-adult interactions and takes video of that interaction. When you look up AI tools or products for early educators online, a lot comes up.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 13, 2018
Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Leah: Well, some of the best tools that I’ve used in the classroom are those that simply enhance the student’s voice. What’s another idea?
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standard-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education’s K-12 platform facilitates the creation of engaging instructional experiences for all students. “At
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
“Incident IQ and ClassLink work together to eliminate the unnecessary back-and-forth that can come with classroom technology support. . “Keeping classroom time dedicated to teaching and learning is essential for Incident IQ and ClassLink,” said Matthew Krivanek, Vice President of Marketing.
Edsurge
MAY 11, 2020
While we won’t necessarily be as reliant on technology and internet for learning when school buildings reopen, the remote learning experience has shown us new ways in which we might infuse video messages, conferencing and other online tools in the classroom. Learning is, at its basic construct, a social activity.
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 16, 2017
Though many schools teach ICT as a discrete subject, the PYP strongly emphasises that technology should also be used as a tool for learning by all teachers and students. The PYP acknowledges the transformative potential of technology, when it is used purposefully and meaningfully as a tool to facilitate learning.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Discussing technology’s impact on education leads to an exploration of the positive and negative effects of technology on education. A notable positive effect of technology on K-12 education is the democratization of information and enhanced learning opportunities.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Teachers Know Best: What Educators Want from Digital Instruction Tools. Educational Technology Support! ASCD and OverDrive survey finds digital content used in 80% of schools and districts. What Do Educators Want? Why Do They Want It? To Meet Students’ Needs! Changes in What Teachers Know and Do in the Common Core Era.
Edsurge
JULY 8, 2019
Digital tools may help to augment high-quality early learning programs for those children who cannot take advantage of, or access, in-person offerings. Parent-involved and technology-supported programs can deliver results. But high-quality digital tools can also play a role to reach families who do not have other options.
A Principal's Reflections
JANUARY 22, 2017
I remember the days when I was not a very big believer in educational technology. For one, I saw the use of tools just as a means to become more efficient at delivering instruction. As I moved from the classroom to administration, I still saw technology from a mere delivery aspect. Does technology support high-level learning?
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Digital tools, such as mobile apps and educational games, are the newest additions to the teacher’s toolbox. Teachers often report getting to know students better using digital tools because interaction is more frequent and students feel safe sharing their hopes, difficulties, and fears.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The adoption of personalized monitoring tools can easily turn into surveillance tools of individual families, and as digital learning increases, so do concerns about the privatization of schools by technology giants. It means giving teachers choices in how much the technologies support and how much they automate instruction.
The 21st Century Principal
DECEMBER 18, 2011
Would your school district like to save money and cut down on technology-related and technology support costs? There are quite of few reasons for moving to a cloud-based “Online Tools Suite” as opposed to using locally installed and maintained applications. There are others available such as Zoho and Microsoft Office 365.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Learn from experts at Mockingbird Education on specific comprehension strategies, including digital tools that help reluctant and resistant learners. How can technology support adult learners? Educators are getting more and more excited as they see growing evidence of technology’s potential for improving learning for adults.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 17, 2018
That’s the beauty of ClassLink—it’s technology that makes using other technology easier. For us, SSO has become a learning enabler when sometimes technology can be a learning variable. Can you imagine an edtech tool so supportive and effective teachers cheer when it arrives? That’s been my motivation.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Technology or pedagogy? I would argue that technology is not the tool that makes children creative, instead it is a support. The learning is the priority when planning lessons; the technology is merely a dynamic aid. So can technology support higher order thinking? Image courtesy of helpx.adobe.com.
Edthena
JUNE 3, 2022
Luckily, technology can make the self-reflection process easier for teachers to effectively improve their teaching practices. Technology such as AI Coach by Edthena can serve as a teacher self-reflection tool. The AI Coach platform is a technology tool responsive to individual needs for teacher self-reflection.
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