Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. Natural Reader is a text-to-speech tool that works on most document types — PDF, Word, Docs, EPub, and more. Snap n Read.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

We have another group that addresses the physical disabilities – concerns such as buildings and access to buildings and classrooms. To using software and other technologies in the classroom that are accessible to all students. To using software and other technologies in the classroom that are accessible to all students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Remember the many hours you used to spend preparing and printing documents each week, only to watch them make their way from students’ desks to the floor, the trash bin or the bottom of their backpacks? The traditional system of printing all our classroom learning materials is both chaotic and inefficient.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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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. Using the tool, Jasmine can access her work without the distractions or clutter of a busy Gmail inbox or the need to toggle between folders in Google Drive and Google Classroom.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Some school districts have created Google classroom groups just for families of children with special needs to connect and share experiences.[3]. 4] Principals should be in the loop on things like access to the curriculum for special education, need for assistive technologies, and other accommodations. Black, Lindsey I.,

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As a former ELA teacher, I am naturally drawn to technology that supports reading and writing. 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. Step 2: Start voice typing in a document.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. 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. Every student brings their own unique learning needs to the classroom.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 19, 2015

15 Assistive Technology Tools & Resources For Students With Disabilities. Additionally, the NEA reports that nearly every general education classroom in the country includes students with disabilities, as three out of every four students with disabilities spends part or all of their school day in a general education classroom.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

With this same intention, I introduced Minecraft into my classroom. I have heard it compared to digital LEGOs ( another worthwhile classroom tool ) which is apt, as they both provide an open space for students to easily create directly from their imagination the world as they envision it.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

Within an educational context, inclusive technology comprises assistive tools and strategies that reduce or remove barriers to the learning experience for students with disabilities, mainly in mainstream classrooms. Making those assistive technologies available to learners requires a specialized infrastructure.

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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. Students can use Chrome as a voice recognition app and type long documents and essays without touching the keyboard. Voice Recognition - Dictate using Google Chrome. Type with your voice.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Google tools are loaded with features that help us differentiate and support ALL learners in our classrooms. Ever wondered how you can use Chrome, Chromebooks, and Docs to create a more accessible classroom? Another way to make your documents more accessible is to use the commenting and suggestions function. Click To Tweet.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Schools often have to address issues of equality and funding to ensure that all students, regardless of economic status, have access to a mobile device in the classroom so no one is disadvantaged. 3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2019

I chatted with Microsoft EDU’s Mike Tholfsen, Principal Product Manager, who gave me a tour of Immersive Reader and discussed its value to the work of classroom teachers and librarians. Microsoft Accessibility And Assistive Technologies For Education: A Total Economic Impact Analysis. Katherine McKnight, Ph.D.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

If we look at a standard day in any classroom, the activities and assessments are all channelled through writing. In the afternoon they might be given a math or science assignment where they have to document the results. From elementary school grades upwards, a student may be given a book to read and asked to write a review afterwards.

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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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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. 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. Click To Tweet.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What’s new in education technology?

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In one segment, they presented a unit that might be encountered in an 8th grade Health class (I''ve seen it, though not as intense as in this example) in which students needed to engage in tasks such as documenting a nutrition diary. Thanks, Tara and Sarah for giving me permission to include these ideas. My own session went well too.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2016

Field Elementary teacher Jessica Rockhold works with Remy Campbell on a smart board in her classroom. She and her classroom assistants constantly push themselves to adopt a different mindset, which school leaders say has been key to narrowing the gap. “We This includes assistive technology devices.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 8, 2017

Whether you’re a new teacher setting up your dream classroom, or a veteran educator looking to breathe life into your space, there’s a myriad of products that can improve the atmosphere and instructional possibilities of your educational environment. Use it for classroom signs, DIY dry-erase worksheets, and much more!

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Hansen's Link to Tech

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Voice Recognition (Google Chrome App) What it is : You can use your Google Chrome browser for voice recognition to type documents, emails, and essays without touching the keyboard. Classroom Integration: Assistive technology is any device or program that helps a person with a disability complete an everyday task.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For instance, students with vision impairment can use assistive technologies like Braille screen readers and electronic magnifiers to access learning the same way any other student would. . Each student in a classroom has certain types of requirements. Personalized Learning . Nano Learning .

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

It was developed by a school psychologist as an assistive technology for students with ADHD and autism but is a helpful tool for any student. This three-ring binder protects classwork, homework and other important documents with it’s padded and zippered design. Case-It King Size Zipper Binder.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 31, 2019

During the K-12 school years, it is really important to recognize that, even if the student receives intensive support early on, issues with decoding multisyllabic words and fluency may impact how well a student can keep up as the demands of the classroom increase over the years. Additionally, visuals are helpful. Michele Haiken, Ed.D.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The program includes in-classroom professional development sessions. Furthermore, ABCMouse will be offered at no cost to teachers for use in their classrooms, allowing them to take full advantage of many of these offerings. Videos provide stopping points to facilitate classroom discussion and encourage critical thinking.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

When they talk to schools, their focus is on the classroom teachers and getting them to understand the value. Noakes: Likewise, she always encourages educators to ask: How might tech support educators’ ability to differentiate learning in the classroom? Then, learning goals drive the decision. She received her B.S.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 3, 2023

Thoughtless expansion of tech tools into the classroom can exacerbate the discrimination Black and Hispanic students already face, experts warn. Oftentimes tech companies didn’t really seem to understand the experience of Black and Brown students in the classroom,” Hebbar said. Nidhi Hebbar, co-founder, the Ed Tech Equity Project. “If

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2024

HumanWare Hardware HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. JAWS provides speech and braille output for PC-based documents in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Edge, and more. These include text-to-speech, translations, webpage readers, and more.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

. — Scott Anderberg, CEO, Moodle As chatbots become more sophisticated, they’re rapidly becoming a favorite among students for their interactive and personalized support, and we can expect to see them increasingly integrated into classrooms, tutoring platforms, and educational apps as educators embrace this engaging tool for learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

Aspects of Caleb’s time in GNETS were echoed by the families interviewed — a sense that they could do nothing to get their children back into local schools once they were in the system and a hopelessness in the face of violence and chaos in the classrooms. The experiences of these families generally matched the DOJ findings.

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