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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? By engaging students in selecting personalized tools, you empower them to take charge of their learning journey. Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact.

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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

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Digital accessibility is about ensuring that all users can perceive, use, and operate web content, software, mobile apps, and other forms of digital media. For example, screen reading software can be utilized to read the content of a website out loud, greatly simplifying browsing for those with visual impairments.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

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While there are still challenges associated with the digital divide and access to technology, this gap is shrinking all the time, especially with smartphones widening access to digital content and software. The metaverse can also help collaborative learning to feel more realistic.

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Integrating Active Learning Spaces in Modern Classroom Design: 3 Essential Pointers

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With flexible seating, interactive technology, and dedicated group work areas, they create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. Plus, you’ll want to prioritize EdTech with accessibility features like screen readers, speech-to-text software, and other assistive technologies.

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Creating Modern Classrooms: 3 Contemporary Approaches to Classroom Design

ViewSonic Education

This approach to classroom design aims to actively involve students, encouraging teamwork, interactivity, and the practical application of learning materials for a more engaging, student-focused experience. To top it off, use hardware with integrated accessible software like screen readers. Why not take it a step further?

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4 Strategies to Engage Families in Tech Partnerships

edWeb.net

Less than half of leaders ask families about hardware or software they need. Families indicated a need for better communication about assistive and accessible technology tools for technology infrastructure. Technology can be a facilitator of such collaboration.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

One thing that cannot be denied is the disconnect in today’s education technology between AV and IT and various domains. Historically there has been a limit to seamless integration across various technology solutions within today’s classrooms. School districts will take proactive steps to ensure student data is as secure as possible.

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