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Five benefits and challenges of classroom technology

Hapara

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Of course, both the benefits and challenges of classroom technology are worth considering. She has worked with schools to allow for professional development time.

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Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164

Shake Up Learning

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. About Mike Moratta. Twitter : @mmatp.

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6 Steps to Take to Boost Tech Accessibility

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District leaders successfully put into motion CITES’ effective practices related to leadership, teaching, learning, assessment, infrastructure, and family engagement. Consider taking the following steps, similar to what Jenks undertook, to launch a successful accessible technology initiative.

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Using Inclusive Technology to Break Barriers and Empower Learners

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CITES advances the conventional definitions of accessible and assistive technologies by providing a practical blueprint for districts to create inclusive environments for all members of their population. Dr. Smith also underscored the significance of extending an invitation to existing users of assistive technology.

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How to create a dyslexia-friendly environment in your school

eSchool News

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 80 percent of students with learning disabilities have dyslexia. In order to create a learning environment that feels safe, comfortable and empowering for students, schools need to adhere to basic guiding principles. Develop Guidelines. Ensure Proper PD.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

eSchool News

— Jacob Bruno, SVP of Professional Learning, NWEA Now more than ever, the need to focus on educating the “whole child” is a top priority for our schools. We anticipate more districts will adopt performance-based assessments this year to better understand what students know and can apply. With new guidelines from the U.S.

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NWEA Shares Progress on Using AI to Identify and Remove Barriers Within Mathematics for Students with Visual Impairment

eSchool News

Portland, OR – NWEA , a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, today announced progress it has made toward creating an accessible and equitable math assessment for middle school students with visual impairments. Last October, NWEA was awarded an AI for Accessibility grant from Microsoft.