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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse is most commonly associated with extended reality technology (virtual reality and augmented reality), as well as with social media capabilities and the use of digital avatars controlled by users. Additionally, the use of avatars within the metaverse delivers something akin to student-centered learning.

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Improving Accessibility Often Falls to Faculty. Here’s What They Can Do.

Edsurge

“I think the onus is still placed on the student with a disability” to ensure they have learning materials that they can benefit and learn from, says Kwong. That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. You have to advocate for yourself.”

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7 principles for AI in education

eSchool News

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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How Automated Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? Of course, this is also essential assistive technology.

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Going Paperless Benefits Teachers, Students—and the Bottom Line

Edsurge

The traditional system of printing all our classroom learning materials is both chaotic and inefficient. Schools across the country are now opting for apps and other software as a replacement for traditional pen and paper. And as technology improves, so do the benefits for teachers, schools and, most importantly, students.

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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. Conducting Training Offer face-to-face and virtual workshops at varied times during the day.

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How Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? Of course, this is also essential assistive technology.

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