Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2019

Assistive technologies abound to help younger students to master reading, and older students with note taking and organising their thoughts. I took guidance from Dr Daniel Peters in this article on the paradigms currently frustrating efforts at improving education for dyslexic students. A turn of the tide.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore what digital accessibility is, why it especially matters in schools, and how it connects to other concepts within education. . Robust: the content should be able to be reliably interpreted by user agents such as assistive technology. . What is Digital Accessibility?

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More Verbs

JULY 6, 2015

Mike Daugherty, a district Ed Tech Director in Ohio, reflects on the characteristics of a successful ed tech department: Handling the technology needs of a public school system can be a daunting task at times. In my experience, truly successful technology teams possess the eight key characteristics outlined below.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

In this article, we look at twelve ways to integrate video in the learning process in the right way to improve the student experience. Video is not a substitute for effective pedagogy, and getting the most out of video resources requires balance and integration with other teaching methods.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As an article for the Digital Learning Institute explains , the metaverse has been a game changer for immersive learning because classes can both be delivered and accessed in a virtual setting. The concept of online onboarding in the workplace is also likely to follow the pattern of online learning and move into the metaverse space.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

I was stunned by how many kids started doing homework,” he said in a recent article by the National Education Association. To help students stay better organized, Halla recommends using Remind101 to remind students of upcoming assignments. “I

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2019

Assistive technology, especially audiobooks, provide both multisensory reading and writing experiences and enhance word recognition. Struggling readers themselves, Gavin and Marley, embraced an opportunity from Blackaby to become assistive technology leaders and trainers in their district. is “As often as they need it.”

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Empowering Inclusivity Through EdTech Incorporating technology into the classroom is a powerful way to enhance inclusivity, enabling educators to create a more equitable learning environment that meets diverse learners’ needs. Or, discover three contemporary approaches to building a modern classroom here.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. Provide an array of options with technology to support students in expressing what they learned,” suggests Bugaj.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In this article, we will explore the ways in which digital signage can be implemented in schools and other similar academic environments and explain the various benefits associated with using this technology to convey information. .

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

This article is part of a series on innovative teaching methods in higher education. That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. Eskridge likes to use a free toolkit called Tota11y , which measures how a site performs with assistive technologies.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Access to resources Technology opens up a world of resources beyond textbooks. Learners can access endless articles, websites, research databases, educational videos and online tutorials anytime on any device. For example, Natasha Farrugia-Pavan, is an Assistive Technology Mentor for the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

See this article on how ebooks stack up to paper books.). What’s more, effective classroom tech doubles as assistive technology for students with a range of special needs. Technology has a unique ability to collaborate live on a task or project and to share information with peers faster than ever before. Smartphones.

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

Compatibility with assisted technology and basic accessibility tools like screen readers. For example, teachers can adjust the readability level of some news articles used in class with some of the programs. Maybe they’re going to look at a video, read an article or listen to an explanation or a small part of a podcast. .

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

Chromebooks and Google Apps are excellent assistive technology (AT) that help students with special needs access curriculum and information. Special Needs Students using Collaborative Google Apps - great article about using Google apps collaboration features with students who have special needs. What can you do on a Chromebook?

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

One of Mrs. Perkins’s learners uses assistive technology , a screen reader, to read and can also access the digital materials. She opens her Chromebook, signs into Student Dashboard Digital Backpack and quickly sees two articles her teacher shared.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

The school needed his expertise to help keep its assistive technology up and running as it was a school for children and adults with disabilities. In the beginning, Mike fixed wheelchairs and such, but as technology expanded so did his work assisting students with disabilities. Listen to this article. .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Released at an October event on Capitol Hill, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the leading trade association for the business of information, released Principles for the Future of AI in Education , which will help the edtech industry as it works alongside educators during AI-infused learning.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

Many visually-impaired people use screen readers or other forms of assistive technology to navigate web pages, and heading tags are easier to interpret by such technology. Here’s another example: Check this article if you want to know more about anchor text. Here’s an example: Find more information about anchor text here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Plus, they’ll learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. 23, 2024 in Orlando.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Sessions can focus on special education issues and concerns, introducing assistive technology tools and offering opportunities for parents to provide tech feedback that informs change to meet learner needs. Conducting Training Offer face-to-face and virtual workshops at varied times during the day.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore how strong school finance management translates into improved educational outcomes. Technology and Innovation Modern education demands innovative tools, and strategic school finance decisions play a vital role in acquiring them.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Listen to this article. Google Docs is fully-loaded with some features that can save us time in and out of the classroom, and oftentimes can even save us a little heartache when it comes to supporting students. One tiny little feature that packs an amazing punch is Voice Typing in Google Docs. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In this article and podcast episode, we are going to take a deep dive into tools and strategies that you may not know about. Listen to this article: Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners. Click To Tweet.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

The Marriage Between IT & Curriculum ] Here are some tools that we have found help marry tech and curriculum to enhance learning: Assistive Technology Finding the right tools to support all learners can empower a student in ways we may never have thought possible. Students can even use annotations to make notes in the readings.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Discussion webs in language intervention are discussed in Hoggan & Strong's excellent article The Magic of Once Upon a Time: Narrative Teaching Strategies (and also this "how to" ), which has served as an inspiration for my "Pairing Picture Books with Apps" presentations.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 23, 2016

The path to getting assistive technology accommodations in the hands of students that need it is not always clear, so it is helpful for as many educators as possible to know about available (and free) tools such as this! To learn more about emerging research on the benefits of text to speech technologies, see this helpful article.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Listen to this article. . Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Back to School is the PERFECT time to jump into choice boards!

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Using assistive technology in the form of computer-based text-to-speech or human-recorded audiobooks can help students with reading problems sooner and more comprehensively. For example, if listening comprehension is no better than reading comprehension, assistive technology may not be beneficial. About the Presenter.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

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. You can access it through a web browser or free app for iPad.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In “ Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly School ,” Terrie Noland, National Director, Educator Engagement for Learning Ally, presented on early intervention for dyslexic students, using the right AT (assistive technology) tools and accommodations for each learner, and creating environments in which students can thrive. About the Presenter.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Listen to this article. . Before we jump in, I’d like to send a huge shoutout to Paige Sturges for her glowing review of the Google Certified Educator Academy! Flipgrid: The Go-To #RemoteLearning Tool! Click To Tweet. Quick Tip of the Week (Add a Co-Teacher in Google Classroom). Let’s get back to basics!

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Just as teachers need specialized training to understand how to help students with dyslexia, the teachers also need specialized programs or assistive technology that supports the students’ learning styles. Finally, administrators can look for ways to pool resources from different budget streams to assist students.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association , "[a]ssistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. Assistive Technology will always be around. I see my job evolving as well. Check out our next Teaching and Learning Webinar Accessibility for All!

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