SpeechTechie

JANUARY 8, 2015

Many people are not aware of the many assistive technology (and engagement-enhancing) features that are built into the brain of the iPad--iOS, its operating system. In talking to groups out and about, I am aware that many people have been afraid to update their iPad to iOS 8 for fear it will slow things down or perhaps explode.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 23, 2016

Last year I outlined the helpful features obtained by signing up for Read and Write for Google , a toolbar accessible in Chrome that brings to webpages and documents (particularly Google Docs) text to speech (always free) and text prediction, dictionary, and other features (via premium account or teacher subscription after 30 days).

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 22, 2015

You will need to enable Full Access in order for the keyboard to work. In this way you can have Keedogo available when you want it, and switch to the grown-up keyboard when using the iPad yourself. assistive technology ipad essentials' To see this process on video, see this tutorial.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Plus, the students who struggled with attention didn't miss out on any information since they could access the content through the voice-over, the visuals in the video, and the text in the captions. Users should be able to access the content in multiple ways and without distraction. I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr.

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 5, 2013

Note: Aurasma is available for free for iPhone, iPod and iPad 2 and above. My apologies to readers with an iPad 1. Specifically, through these steps a seagull "aura" is accessed when the book''s cover is scanned. Aurasma is actually pretty easy to use! This app is also available for Android, but I can''t attest to how it works.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

After years of questioning the accessibility of Amazon’s Kindle e-reader , the National Federation of the Blind today announced that it will work with the online retailer to improve reading experiences for blind, low-vision, and deaf-blind students. Teachers could view what content their students are accessing, and track their use.

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The post Improve Reading Comprehension with Text-to-Speech: iPad Multi-Sensory Reading appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology. While more studies are needed, other potential benefits of this multi-sensory reading approach include: Improved word recognition. Promoting student.

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 12, 2016

I recently discovered ReadWorks - this website provides free access to reading passages and much more, with skill and strategy units on many topics in comprehension. The website is iPad-friendly, so you can activate Speak Screen while using a passage to have it read aloud , or download and "Open In." So, where to get the contexts?

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Accessibility is important for all learners. This could expand the use of the feature beyond the classroom, as well as give you access across multiple devices in and out of the classroom. Voice Typing can make a great companion or modification to help support struggling students. You can dictate on the go. Get Google Docs for iOS.

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SpeechTechie

AUGUST 24, 2016

Options for eText: Facilitating Access and Comprehension Through Electronic Text Presented by Sean Sweeney, Speech-Language Pathologist/Instructional Tech Specialist Sponsored by MES Publishing Watch the Webinar Recording If you view the recording and would like a CE certificate , join the Everyone CAN!

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Tech 4- Chromebook Edition (Nicole Alford), iPad Edition (Sarah McKinney). 30, 2021 (or one-year access with the ALL-ACCESS PASS ). Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge. .

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SpeechTechie

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

not on an iPad, though Text Help just released an iPad app that I will need to explore). For students who would benefit from long-term access from all the above tools, after 30 days a subscription ($99 annually) is required but the text-to-speech feature remains free. assistive technology vocabulary writing'

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SpeechTechie

APRIL 19, 2016

A key strategy within assistive technology is using what one already has. Many of you "already have" access to Google Docs, being part of districts who have deployed Google Apps for Education. Keep in mind that this feature requires a microphone, Google Chrome Browser, and is only available on newer iPads currently.

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SpeechTechie

MAY 18, 2017

The Echo Dot ($49.99) accesses Alexa, Amazon's "virtual personal assistant." Using Echo Dot involves a simple setup through an app on your phone or iPad, mostly to get it connected to Wifi, and then you are good to go. She's like Siri but, to be honest, better.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

Five years ago, these tools were considered purely assistive technology [for children with special needs]; now everyone’s using them. And the reason is, everyone has access to it. Every computer and iPad has it.”. For so long, special education and assistive technology has been for ‘those kids over there.’

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Additionally, WiFi was in my experience generally accessible in conference rooms, and free to boot! This session always focuses on facilitating access to curriculum for LLD students through a strategic language-based focus. The app also offers a more visual and engaging approach to the learning goals of the unit.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

You can access it through a web browser or free app for iPad. newsela is a very nice resource of electronic news articles designed with education in mind, another e-resource to have in your toolkit along with EPIC! Books and ReadWorks. The site offers quite a lot to educators for free, and a "pro" tier is available.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Generally the type of ed tech those surveyed reported using most for instructional purposes were iPads, Chromebooks, desktops or laptops, and electronic whiteboards. Therapeutic professionals said the type of technology they most often used for instructional purposes were iPads, desktop or laptops and specific assistive technology devices.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

While BrainPOP, described in the last post, is accessible by an affordable monthly subscription even if your school doesn't have it, ExploreLearning's Gizmos are more of a district investment. I would, however, encourage individuals to check it out via the free month trial, if only for exposure for how interactives connect with language.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

-So far I have been using Keep via its web version on the Mac, but there are apps available for iPad and iPhone and other platforms. Students may also have access to Keep (or you can request the administrator to "turn it on," and it therefore provides another assistive tech possibility within their existing Google Accounts.

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In addressing the two issues above, all service providers can have access to the docs-based "notebook" from any device, so they don't have to go hunting for it during a busy day. Google Docs app on iPhone, identical features available on iPad So, are you using Google Apps for parent communication? A format can be agreed upon (e.g.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

There has to be somebody sitting next to him helping with the technology and getting him engaged in what’s going on. When the teacher shows him something that’s not accessible for him, I have to figure out, ‘Do I enlarge it to remove the visual clutter? There’s a difference between accessibility and usability.” and Canada.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. Principals can access unique data insights on how teachers, parents and students are using FreshGrade through monthly reports. The program runs from May 2018-June 2019. Illuminate 11.0

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