eSchool News

JULY 1, 2022

PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and assistive technology, announced it has appointed Gus Schmedlen, Ed.D., Dr. Schmedlen brings over two decades of experience in the education technology sector to Texthelp. WOBURN, Mass. as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts: As I reflect on two decades of work in the clean energy education space, I become increasingly convinced that the key to impacting students is people. Inspiring educators is critical to moving a clean energy economy forward.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. Although AI is not new in other industries, it’s still an emerging trend in education and we are finally allowing ourselves a glimpse of hope, skepticism and wonderment.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2015

LEARNstyle – trains those with learning barriers on using assistive technologies. Over the next year, the Emerging Private Sector Partners will have the opportunity to benefit from deep education industry expertise via SETDA Channel Partners launching with an Emerging Partners Workshop on June 27.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners.

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Before the onset of the global pandemic, the education industry was hesitantly playing with the idea of infusion of immersive technology. 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. .

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

Follow @EdWeekMMolnar and @EdMarketBrief for the latest news on industry and innovation in education. Advocates for the Blind Take Fight to Amazon’s Kindle. Kindle 2’s Voice is Muted; Disability Groups Plan Protest. The post Amazon, Federation of the Blind Reach Agreement on Accessibility appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The more students familiarize themselves with AI, the better prepared they are for success in a world that will undoubtedly use AI in almost every industry. How technology has changed education positively Technology has had several positive impacts on K-12 education, leading to important K-12 technology trends in 2024 and beyond.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. Although AI is not new in other industries, it’s still an emerging trend in education and we are finally allowing ourselves a glimpse of hope, skepticism and wonderment.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

She thinks the industry is lagging behind. Her artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and assistive technology research has resulted in over 250 peer-reviewed publications and a number of commercialized products, including STEM Storiez , a set of AI-powered gamified e-books for early STEM education. She received her B.S.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 3, 2023

When used by police for surveillance purposes, the technology can lead to wrongful arrests or even deadly violence. In the housing industry , mortgage lenders vet borrowers by relying on algorithms that sometimes unfairly charge Black and Latino applicants higher interest rates.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

We asked educators, edtech industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts to share some predictions about where they think AI is headed in 2025. This is particularly critical in STEM fields, where AI has already transformed industries and is shaping career paths, providing new learning opportunities for students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

The industry has been historically plagued by single-use applications and data silos caused by legacy systems and a lack of standardization. By bringing college-credit courses and industry-recognized credentials into high school classrooms, students can gain early exposure to rigorous academics and in-demand skills.

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