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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights.

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Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

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While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, since I started teaching moviemaking with my students in 2006, I have used a Storyboard Dictionary of shots that I originally adapted from the American Film Institute. To access these features, just toggle from Auto to Pro. Often, I start teaching film by having students create a living shot dictionary.

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Digital Equity After the Pandemic

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Smartphones don’t equal home access: Students may have a phone, but that doesn’t mean they have home WiFi, unlimited data, or live in an area with a strong signal. Teachers have access issues too: Not all teachers have high-speed internet or unlimited data either. Adjust access and support accordingly.

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Theories for the digital age: Self regulated learning

Learning with 'e's

Various commentators suggest that as much as seventy percent of learning occurs outside of formal educational settings (Cofer, 2000; Dobbs, 2000; Cross, 2006). Institutes that discourage the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) movement may be perceived by their students as anachronistic. 2000) Informal Workplace Learning. Delfino, M.,

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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

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The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. With not all kids having the same access, they need to figure out how to develop lessons to accommodate all students.

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Effective Technology Professional Learning: Leading and Collaborating to Assure Success

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Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.