3 Ways Assistive Technology Supports Students with Disabilities
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to tools from tech giants such as Microsoft, students with disabilities are flourishing.
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3 Keys to Designing Successful Tech-Enabled Education
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Classroom technology supports the daily needs of educators and students across the country. As K–12 leaders endeavor to design classrooms to best serve today’s learners, they must leverage technology to ensure that the educational experience is relevant to students’ learning goals and outcomes.
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SCALE-UP Classroom Technology: Supporting The Learning Environment
ViewSonic Education
JANUARY 17, 2019
Despite the dramatic impact technology has had on education, many classroom structures and teaching methods haven’t changed much over the years. The SCALE-UP classroom is one example of these dramatic shifts. SCALE-UP is turning many aspects of the traditional classroom upside-down, including how technology is used.
Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli
ViewSonic Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
From grade school to higher education, Smart Classrooms have become a mainstay of the modern educational environment. For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology.
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AI in Education: 5 Ways it Can Assist Teachers
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Many articles have started to emerge, highlighting some of the uses for AI in the classroom, but most have placed a strong focus on students and have barely touched upon the ways this technology can aid teachers. Crucially, AI provides some unique opportunities for marginal gains within the classroom. ViewSonic Education.
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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 13, 2018
Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Leah: Well, some of the best tools that I’ve used in the classroom are those that simply enhance the student’s voice. Twitter: @llacrosse.
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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2023
With millions of students with disabilities, as a teacher—whether new or seasoned—you must understand the purpose of assistive technology. So, how can this technology help you promote an inclusive classroom for students with disabilities? Let’s find out below.
Why Single Sign-On Has Teachers Cheering
Edsurge
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Sheryl Abshire: A lot of people think I’m all about technology. But my job and my prime objective are to support learning, and this technology supports learning. They should also work with the vendor community on your behalf to ensure the software you use works with SSO. That’s been my motivation.
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Touch-Typing: Rote vs Integrated Learning or Rote and Integrated Learning?
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 29, 2018
Authoritative and Egalitarian models of teaching are considered superior to Authoritarian even though we know that in some cases the Authoritarian approach may be the best due to factors such as cultural expectations or simply the context of a classroom. More on keyboarding. World Typeathon Starts Monday–Join in! Keyboarding 101.
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How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage. Technology-Supported Surface-Level Learning. Technology for whole group settings, e.g., interactive flat panel displays and presentation software, can engage students by using videos and vivid images to get them curious and excited about a subject.
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Should you Teach Typing? And Does it Work?
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 2, 2018
An article on “ the importance of ICT in the classroom ” by a professional acquaintance of mine, Hayley Bertwistle, makes a similar point far more succinctly than I could and she is far from alone in making it. When looked at in this manner, it is like saying the walls of your house are the foundation rather than what is under your feet.
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Bloom’s Taxonomy and the implications it has for a digital classroom.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
So can technology support higher order thinking? I would say YES it can SUPPORT and even ENCOURAGE higher order thinking. Try using TED-ED talk videos or inspirational YouTube clips ( flipping your classroom is a great way to do this style of learning ). A good tech tool to support this would be graphing software.
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Alma provides complete SIS, Google Classroom integration
eSchool News
JULY 8, 2016
Alma Technologies, Inc. has expanded its integration with Google Classroom to include the new Coursework API. Alma enables administrators to roll out Google Classroom district-wide to streamline their technology infrastructure and data management while supporting the individual needs of all their teachers, students, and parents.
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Here’s Why Teachers Adopt New Tech — and Why They Don’t
Edsurge
MAY 29, 2019
I can’t count the number of technological tools that were marketed directly to me during my 14-year teaching career. And the number of education-specific apps, services, and software I actually used consistently? If the technology supports this, it meets the primary requirement. Those I could easily count on one hand.
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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.
Edsurge
JANUARY 22, 2018
But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.
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With Money From Facebook, 10 Colleges Turn Their Campuses into ‘Metaversities’
Edsurge
JUNE 1, 2022
The technology supporting these metaversities comes from Engage, an Irish company that has produced virtual-reality experiences depicting the Titanic voyage, the Apollo 11 space mission and the bombing of Berlin during World War II. There’s no reason you need to ‘walk’ to your classroom in VR.”
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218 Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching
EdNews Daily
AUGUST 14, 2019
A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. Then he uses the collaboration mode in software called MimioStudio to display the lists on the interactive whiteboard at the front of the room.
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How is Technology Beneficial in the Classroom?
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Key points: When used with fidelity, edtech is extremely beneficial in classrooms Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology enhances classroom learning by providing interactive tools that engage students.
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Beyond the Test: How Have We Learned This Decade?
Edsurge
DECEMBER 31, 2019
and elsewhere regularly use software and curriculum developed within the past decade, often developed by small companies and former educators. Google, which officially debuted Classroom in 2014, is arguably as widespread in schools as Google’s usage is in the workplace. Ten K-12 School Technologies Created Since 2010.
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K-12 Tech Innovation News
eSchool News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What’s new in education technology?
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Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms
eSchool News
MARCH 4, 2024
. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced the Spring Independent School District (ISD) in Houston has selected and installed almost 1,800 BenQ Boards in K-12 classrooms across the 45 schools in the district.
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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Like a few other students of hers, Karim would spend his lunch period in her classroom, where she would give him some extra academic help. A prevailing sentiment among the teachers is how impossible it is to effectively support students in the classroom while ignoring what happens once they leave. Middletown, N.Y.
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5 Technology Workflows Your School Needs
Vizor
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
In the current circumstances, some students are working from home while others are in the classroom. PRO TIP: Make it easy for students and parents to get the technological support they need 24/7. Including technology in your curriculum involves the district, the students AND their parents. Ticket Submission.
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96 We Are All Teachers Of Literacy
The Web20Classroom
JULY 11, 2016
For example in my science classroom we had our -ologies, chemistry terms and others that I needed to make sure my students understood. In my time as a District Technology Leader I saw plenty of schools waste many dollars on software that promised to improve how kids read or recalled what they read when really the technology was a babysitter.
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60 9 Steps for Choosing a Device
Tom Murray
JUNE 8, 2016
Work collaboratively to answer the question, “What do we want teaching and learning to look like in our classrooms in three to five years?”. During this step, school leaders across the district should collaborate to inventory what currently exists, from core curriculum and technology support resources, to types of devices already in place.
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DOGE Reports Edtech Waste—How Schools Can Reclaim Their Budgets
Lightspeed Systems
MARCH 10, 2025
Recently, an audit conducted by the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) unearthed a major inefficiency:millions of dollars were spent on unused software licenses and applications. Teachers reported that the software was too complicated to integrate into their existing workflows. The reason?
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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Like a few other students of hers, Karim would spend his lunch period in her classroom, where she would give him some extra academic help. A prevailing sentiment among the teachers is how impossible it is to effectively support students in the classroom while ignoring what happens once they leave. Middletown, N.Y.
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What Technology Helps Students Learn?
eSchool News
JANUARY 3, 2024
Technology profoundly benefits students’ learning experiences by offering versatile tools that cater to diverse needs and learning styles. Educational apps and interactive software engage students, making learning enjoyable and accessible. Technology streamlines efficiency and productivity.
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Education Technology
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. One of the primary benefits of education technology in K-12 is its ability to cater to diverse learning styles.
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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024
eSchool News
JANUARY 1, 2024
As an integral part of learning today, educators and students deserve new and improved ways to display and interact with classroom content, but to be successful, these tools need to be flexible and user-friendly. One thing that cannot be denied is the disconnect in today’s education technology between AV and IT and various domains.
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Unlocking Learning: Digital Content for K-12 Education
Kitaboo on EdTech
MAY 29, 2024
Educational technology is advancing with each passing day and is not limited to schools and higher education institutions. Educational technology is rapidly evolving, extending beyond traditional classrooms to revolutionize learning across industries and age groups.
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Confessions and Learnings of an EdTech Enabler
EdTechSandyK
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
Knowing her history of "organizing" things, I run down to her classroom and in two shakes I move the folder students need access to out of the other folder where she''s stored it. OK, here''s the software list. First of all, teachers need technology support. The folder was just there," she says, "and now it''s gone!"
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67 3 Questions That Still Boggle Educators, Technologists and Researchers
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
billion in companies building education products, but this is a far cry below the money invested in other markets like computers and software, $115.7 Games, online instruction and other technologies implemented in the classroom address personalized learning and enhance student success. billion and $8.7
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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The collection of dynamic, on-demand resources supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support.
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Using Data to Support Personalized Learning Pathways
edWeb.net
APRIL 6, 2021
Eric has done numerous presentations throughout his region, as well as at ISTE, on the topics of educational efficacy, data, privacy, and the role of technology in learning. Leo Brehm , CatchOn’s Product Manager, is a career school CIO for public schools serving education for over 22 years.
It’s About the Learning, Not the Technology … Until It Breaks
Graphite Blog
JULY 17, 2015
As technologies evolve and improve, it is critical that technology support models evolve with the technology. For example, in a 1:1 computing program, one of the common baseline positions for a deployment has been that individual users not be able to install new software or update existing software.
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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.
eSpark
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class. How to Empower Effective Teachers.
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Managing and Sharing Your Education Data Effectively
edWeb.net
JANUARY 22, 2021
All educators have now become managers and reporters of data, whether they are classroom teachers compiling information on individual students and sharing it with parents, or top district administrators evaluating teachers, principals, and all their students. By Robert Low. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.
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8 Tips for the Care & Feeding of the Reluctant Tech User
The Daring Librarian
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
OR if they didn''t bring them in, I hand them a digital camera with a grin and say "Go take a 15 min digital safari - lay down, lean over, step on chairs, and take pics of your classroom or the school from freaky angles and come right back!" Then hand it over & let them touch, play, explore, and try the tech.
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73 Technology and Capstone Courses
Dr. Shannon Doak
JUNE 7, 2019
Technology can enhance the structure and requirements of the program by enabling students to do more. In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning? Furthermore, technology can assist the structure and requirements of the program by supporting students in their own ability to keep track of and organize data gathered through the project.
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54 We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.
eSpark
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class. How to Empower Effective Teachers.
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A Professional Development Alternative
My Island View
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
There was a limited amount of follow-up support, and that support had to be initiated by the teacher’s request. There was no mention of follow-up research to determine how effective the PD was in improving or even affecting student learning in the classroom. Many states require a Master’s degree, but many don’t.
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50 Connected Learning and 21st Century English Teacher Education
Educator Innovator
JULY 3, 2018
Much of the current rhetoric about technology and education relates to devices and software programs—what types schools should purchase, how much money districts should spend on them, how they should be integrated into classroom learning, and what return on investment they should produce.
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Connected Learning and 21st Century English Teacher Education
Educator Innovator
JULY 3, 2018
Much of the current rhetoric about technology and education relates to devices and software programs—what types schools should purchase, how much money districts should spend on them, how they should be integrated into classroom learning, and what return on investment they should produce.
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