Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

“Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. … It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed… ” — the International Dyslexia Foundation. FreedomSci.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

“Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. … It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed… ” — the International Dyslexia Foundation.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. Pencil grips, adapted paper and spelling aids all assist with writing. EdTech Makes Assistive Tools More Available.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Plus, you’ll want to prioritize EdTech with accessibility features like screen readers, speech-to-text software, and other assistive technologies. Creating Zones for Different Activities Now that you’ve got your furniture and technology, it’s time for the fun part – designing your space !

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Before exploring the potential uses for campus digital signage and the numerous benefits the technology can offer schools and other academic institutions, it is worth taking the time to explain precisely what digital signage is. .

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

He effectively provides his students with what he refers to as “low-stakes” testing. Of course, this is also essential assistive technology. I believe ASR is now more than just assistive technology; it’s on its way to becoming foundational educational technology for all students.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

At a basic level, it refers to the provision of equal access to digital products and services, regardless of whether students have disabilities or other impairments. Robust: the content should be able to be reliably interpreted by user agents such as assistive technology. .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.). Let’s start with the basics.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

What’s more, effective classroom tech doubles as assistive technology for students with a range of special needs. Technology has a unique ability to collaborate live on a task or project and to share information with peers faster than ever before. Tech disparity refers to how much access students have to the necessary devices.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur. 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.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 16, 2023

Digital technology is integrated into almost every aspect of a modern student’s life, which is why students of this generation are often referred to as digital natives. A digital native is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “a person who is very familiar with digital technology, computers, etc.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 19, 2015

15 Assistive Technology Tools & Resources For Students With Disabilities. One tool to help students with disabilities even in the face of a special education teacher shortage is assistive technology. Today, assistive technology can help students with certain disabilities learn more effectively.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

He effectively provides his students with what he refers to as “low-stakes” testing. Of course, this is also essential assistive technology. I believe ASR is now more than just assistive technology; it’s on its way to becoming foundational educational technology for all students.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

They are referred to as twice-exceptional or 2E students. If a student with a physical disability like cerebral palsy or Multiple Sclerosis requires assistive technology to move, manipulate classroom learning materials, or communicate , for example, school staff may be more inclined to miss their advanced skills in other areas.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 16, 2017

Matt Huenerfauth (right), director of the Linguistic and Assistive Technologies Laboratory at the Rochester Institute of Technology, records video and motion-capture data from someone performing American Sign Language (ASL). His laboratory is developing software to animate ASL avatars. Photo: John Myer.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2019

Microsoft Accessibility And Assistive Technologies For Education: A Total Economic Impact Analysis. #FutureReadyLibs #tlchat #engchat #TESOL #ELL We want your feedback More here: [link] pic.twitter.com/kpXUdOQjen — Mike Tholfsen (@mtholfsen) June 30, 2019. Research: Leveling the Playing Field with Microsoft Learning Tools.

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Saving Socrates

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

He was referring to someone who was essentially forced into helping people by others and totally ignored himself. These kids will have to walk in the door already having service plans (known as IEPs in public school, but in day school, we refer to them as Service Plans). In 1876, Professor Louis Summer coined the term "Forgotten Man."

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Lamar students have reported being able to get these tools unblocked for their students because they are able to show instructional uses of the tools.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Phonological processing refers to using speech sounds for coding information when reading, listening, and speaking. Using assistive technology in the form of computer-based text-to-speech or human-recorded audiobooks can help students with reading problems sooner and more comprehensively.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inclusive education: Technology supports inclusive education by providing assistive tools for students with diverse learning needs. These tools can include text-to-speech software, screen readers, and other assistive technologies that enhance accessibility. What is the difference between edtech and online education?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Terrie explained that dyslexia is a multi-faceted learning disability, referring to the disability as a “continuum.” Empowering Struggling Readers also provides insight on assistive technology, accommodations, and overall solutions to foster academic success and a love of reading in students.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2016

This includes assistive technology devices. Nearly 70 percent of Field’s students fall into one or more of what the state refers to as “gap” groups, subpopulations of students, such as disabled or low-income or minority, who have historically been at a disadvantage in the classroom.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

Missing from today’s announcement was any reference to progress on Amazon’s proposed contract with the 1.1 Will $30 Million New York Schools-Amazon Contract Budge? million-student New York City schools, and a spokesman for the national federation said he could not comment on that.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Edtech refers to digital technology like operative devices and online software, which has been designed to aid educational learning and teaching. 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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MindShift

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

They gave him a concrete reference for his feelings and reactions to other kids. Later, when he presented in front of the class, he had the sketch as reference, which helped him stay on track. “It In another instance, Zojac had a student who struggled to keep his speech rate up when he presented.

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MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

During virtual education, he relied on reference materials and parent assistance when available. Despite the difficulties of offering support remotely, Nahal found that virtual learning allowed him to experiment with new technologies that supported his students with learning disabilities.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

That was the confounding question assistive technology specialist Neal McKenzie faced a year and a half ago from one of the 100-plus visually impaired students he helps in the classrooms of Northern California’s Sonoma County. But the boy had never touched an ox or even a cow and had no reference for the animal. “What’s an ox?”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed… ” — the International Dyslexia Foundation There is no cure for dyslexia.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

. — Lance Rougeux, Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, & Student Engagement, Discovery Education As more states develop a profile of a graduate, the need for technical assistance, technological solutions, and resources for implementing competency-based education will grow.

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