Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

We’ve now taken the boring task of learning Braille and turned it into a game,” says Schultz, co-founder of Boston-based educational games maker ObjectiveEd. We’re changing the dynamic so that a kid is looking forward to learning.” According to Crunchbase , global investment activity in assistive technology has grown from $118.5

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

This then returns to the furniture needing to facilitate the day’s tasks by being flexible, and active learning environments. How can seating support a student who learns best with movement? This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 12, 2021

One of the key strengths of learning technologies and more specifically assistive technologies is that they help students with disabilities tap into their full potential and provide inclusive.read more.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2012

Differentiation techniques for sped or GT students work with ALL kids; when you learn methods to use with students who have special learning needs, you learn how to best teach all children. It promotes continuous learning. Microsoft has been working with Kinect technology and autistic students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

While the authors of the 2017 National Educational Technology Plan recommended that, “every new teacher should be prepared to model how to select and use the most appropriate apps and tools to support learning and evaluate these tools against basic privacy and security standards,” this has not come to fruition.

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Edthena

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An Exploration is a versatile framework for organizing group learning experiences. Think of it as a coaching management system for implementing best practices for video learning with just a few clicks. Explorations allow coaches to create a structured learning process within their PLCs. Why go passwordless? Enhanced security.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

About 14 percent of all public school students receive special education services, and for many of them the switch to remote learning has been difficult on families and the schools that teach them every day. What is Universal Design for Learning? What is synchronous versus asynchronous learning? How are schools adjusting?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. Thankfully, as we know, young children are like sponges, and highly adaptable to learning new things. Read more: How e-learning can meet some needs of struggling students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start. “I That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire the Education Technology Division of Don Johnston Inc., a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL. WOBURN, Mass.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

The Expo floor did not open until 4:30 pm on Monday, but educators and administrators were able to choose from 100 workshops, Apple and Microsoft concurrent sessions, and an all-day Blueprint for Technology in Education Summit. Assistive Technology.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2019

Such a partner is Microsoft EDU’s Immersive Reader, a growingly popular tool that presents scalable, friendly, flexible, stigma-free solutions to improve literacy schoolwide. Launched in January 2016 as a bold Microsoft Hackathon idea, Immersive Reader , incorporates current reading research and inclusive design principles.

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techlearning

APRIL 8, 2018

Today, Microsoft announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), which has piloted the use of Microsoft Translator language technology to help students who are deaf and hard of hearing feel more engaged by transcribing lectures in real time. To learn more, visit the Microsoft AI Blog.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Last October, NWEA was awarded an AI for Accessibility grant from Microsoft. Creating accessible formats for students with visual impairments is important for their learning and success, which is why NWEA is committed to addressing such barriers through the work of this grant. learning support tool?that

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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. . To learn more about Texthelp, visit www.texthelp.com. WOBURN, Mass.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Include : Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community. As librarians, we are committed to serving every child and respecting diversity across our learning community. AASL National School Library Standards , Key Commitment: Include.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Teachers can create transformational learning experiences for students by joining 3DBear’s AR Innovator Program. Amplify Fractions covers math standards in grades 3–6 and uses adaptive learning, interactive storytelling, and a personalized digital tutor to help students conquer fractions.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

In my first-grade classroom, a third of my students were learning English as a second language. My students loved having subtitles on during short videos because it gave them more opportunities to interact with and learn from the content. Can the learner log into the digital learning tool interface independently?

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This presents a good opportunity to explore this language-based learning challenge and question our own knowledge. While awareness and understanding of dyslexia have increased over the years, there is still a lot to learn. Visit Regieroutman.org to learn more. Michael Hart, Ph.D.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

You can use Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or just use your email address. Another new feature utilizes Microsoft's " Immersive Reader " in order to read aloud your Collection ! It's quick and effective and in my role as a Digital Learning Coach, I am always making videos for our teachers. How does it work?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my writer’s blog, WordDreams : Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. HumanWare Hardware HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

As generative AI technologies evolve, educators are moving away from fears about AI-enabled cheating and are embracing the idea that AI can open new doors for teaching and learning. Effective AI solutions will integrate seamlessly into the learning environment, enhancing rather than disrupting the teaching experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

Pandemic-related learning loss and academic inequities remain a hurdle, particularly as COVID relief funding dries up. — Scott Anderberg, CEO, Moodle As we look ahead to 2025, supporting educators and offering training opportunities will be a key part in helping students learn about clean energy.

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