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Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility

The CoolCatTeacher

Did you know you can use a live translator app in PTA meetings, parent teacher conferences, and presentations — that actually works? Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Your district. Teresa is near l.a,

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What is a Virtual HS?

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Geographic Reach : Students from urban, suburban, and rural areas are enrolling in virtual high schools, with significant growth in rural areas where access to advanced courses may be limited. Access and Equity : Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and high-speed internet is a significant concern.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Consider how screen readers can open up digital content for visually impaired students or how hearing aids and FM systems enhance auditory access in the classroom for those with hearing impairments.

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How to Teach Digital Citizenship in Kindergarten

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Discuss why they use a password to access the computer. Help them understand that the virtual world of the internet is not safe just because they can’t see it—but it can be a safe, healthy place to explore and learn. _Have students return to their seats and log onto the computer. _Bring up a website.

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Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video

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Rights and Responsibilities : Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. Key Insights Foundation of Digital Citizenship : Teaching digital citizenship establishes a framework for students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

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Geography Awareness Week: November 11-15, 2024

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Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Representation

Catlin Tucker

In this post, I want to explore the principle of representation, which is focused on providing students with access to multiple ways of experiencing or receiving information. Teachers may want to explore using a choice board or hyperdoc format to present information in multiple modalities. Click here to access instructions.