Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. By designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners, educators can help to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive for everyone.

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UDL Assistive Technology Accessibility Instructional Materials 197

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. For the assessment mavens at Educational Testing Service ( ETS ), these evolving capabilities present both a challenge and an opportunity, says the organization’s Markku “Mark” Häkkinen. How do you present science, technology, engineering, and math content?

Assessment 159

Assessment Accessibility Assistive Technology Software 159

EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Whilst arguably Assistive Technology is not going to resolve a learner’s challenges, which they may face daily in both their educational and home environment, it should be both identified and used fully as a mechanism of support.

Assistive Technology 113

Assistive Technology Software Mobility Accessibility 113

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

Thanks to innovative technologies, education has undergone a rapid transformation. Modern educational systems are no longer associated with monotonous lectures, where generating and maintaining student engagement was a hit-or-miss exercise. Boost Content Accessibility Interactive content makes learning more accessible.

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eBook Gamification Learning Adaptive Learning 52

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. According to Crunchbase , global investment activity in assistive technology has grown from $118.5 Schultz isn’t a stranger to technology for people with impairments.

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Tablets Assistive Technology Company Software 160

SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I usually point people in the direction of the collaborative SLP Apps List (top of my blog), but from now on I am also going to be recommending Joan Green''s The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education as a great resource book for those starting out with iPads (or other technology) for clinical use.

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Assistive Technology UDL Technology iPad 87

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Cross-posted from Digital Education. The SpedApps project , created by the Research Center for Educational Technology at Kent State University in Ohio, also features a website that reviews apps developed to reach special education students, as well as two apps created by researchers working on the initiative.

Mobility 40

Mobility Technology Classroom E-rate 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“There has to be somebody sitting next to him helping with the technology and getting him engaged in what’s going on. When the teacher shows him something that’s not accessible for him, I have to figure out, ‘Do I enlarge it to remove the visual clutter? There’s a difference between accessibility and usability.” and Canada.

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Assistive Technology Survey Accessibility Mobility 177

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The education sector has changed drastically due to the COVID-19 virus. Before the onset of the global pandemic, the education industry was hesitantly playing with the idea of infusion of immersive technology. Moreover, with the rapid development of digital technology, education tech trends will continue to transform. .

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Trends eBook Gamification EdTech 52

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

2 Mobile Devices —Mobile devices in education can be controversial. Some benefits of mobile devices include the ability to view textbooks, research, participate in Internet-based class assignments, and create media-rich projects. 3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech.

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Trends Technology Robotics Game-Based Learning 86

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Technological innovation provides students with visual impairments new tools to support independent living. The significant rise in the sophistication and popularity of smartphones and tablets creates opportunities to enhance learning and increase access. Related content: 3 digital developments for students with visual impairments.

Smartphone 75

Smartphone Assistive Technology Tablets Software 75

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

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Study Assistive Technology Data Course 155

SpeechTechie

AUGUST 24, 2016

edWeb recently hosted a Webinar in which I discussed resources related to electronic text, sponsored by Mobile Education Store, creator of great apps such as Conversation Builder and Crack the Books. These include: iOS and Mac built-in accessibility features, Read and Write for Google and iPad, eText Platforms such as EPIC!

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Accessibility Mobility iPad Google 40

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Inclusion is an important topic of discussion within special education. Read more: How AI is changing special education. In recent years, the amount of time that students with disabilities spend in general education classrooms has shown an increase, signaling that inclusive practices are being adopted. Decrease the stigma.

Accessibility 525

Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

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Study Assistive Technology Data Course 88

techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

GradeCam has introduced a new answer format powered by Aita, its proprietary Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant technology, that can read and score handwritten letters and words up to twenty characters in length. All free trial users will have access for 60 Days. No special equipment or forms will be required.

Assistive Technology 40

Assistive Technology Mobility Assessment Accessibility 40

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

It’s even more baffling when you acknowledge that throughout history, renowned philosophers and educators—including Plato , Comenius , Locke , Rousseau, Froebel , Piaget, and Papert —have lauded the power of play in teaching, especially for young learners. I’ve certainly found that to be true in my years teaching non-traditional learners.

Outcomes 167

Outcomes Assistive Technology STEM Mobility 167

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

Unless educators can find new approaches to deliver reading instruction and personalize learning environments for these frustrated learners, many will fail. These two teachers have found the answers through audiobooks and access. Students with learning differences are more likely to struggle academically, socially and emotionally.

Learning 111

Learning Smartphone Mobility Accessibility 111

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

So make sure you check directly with Google (like using the link to the Google Education blog entry above) to verify pricing and other details. As these tools grew from Google Apps for Education to G Suite for Education, many wondered if our free ride would end. Hard to believe Docs and Drive started back in 2008.

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Google Chromebook Learning Meeting 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

The transition from using toys, games, animal assisted therapy, art, music, movement, and parent-child attunement enhancing interventions to connecting through a digital screen seemed at times to be an impossible mission.

How To 101

How To Mobility Tools Groups 101

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

These include impairments in hearing, vision and mobility. Barriers to educating students with special needs include: Negative opinions and stereotypes. Lack of physical access. Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Teaching is a demanding profession.

EdTech 337

EdTech Classroom iPad Assistive Technology 337

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

The transition from using toys, games, animal assisted therapy, art, music, movement, and parent-child attunement enhancing interventions to connecting through a digital screen seemed at times to be an impossible mission.

How To 52

How To Mobility Tools Groups 52

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Collaborators can be given access directly via their Wakelet profile name or email, or indirectly via URLs and QR codes. This allows users to be able to create Collections from their mobile device, albeit the options are more limited than the full website version of Wakelet. Please share your educator story. High School.

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Social Media EdTech Microsoft Google 52

The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Accessibility is important for all learners. Google Docs Mobile App). Did you know that Voice Typing works on mobile?!! Students who have mobile devices can dictate directly into their device. Just look for the microphone icon on your mobile keyboard to start dictating. Dictate on the Go. You can dictate on the go.

Google 29

Google Mobility Android Accessibility 29

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. CATCHON & EDUCATION NETWORKS OF AMERICA ( www.getcatchon.com ) & ( www.ena.com ) Education Networks of America (ENA) announced that CatchOn, Inc. Schools can join until September 2018.

Tools 52

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 29, 2015

What began in 2008 as a website exclusively for the burgeoning maker community has grown into a robust gateway to 3D printing and 3D design for hundreds of thousands of people worldwide including educators, professional engineers and designers. “We During its first six months, the site averaged between 30 and 40 uploads per week.

Assistive Technology 40

Assistive Technology Software Mobility Technology 40

SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Google Docs is available so many ways I am not going to provide a link (via the web or apps for any device) and most districts provide accounts to educators. In addressing the two issues above, all service providers can have access to the docs-based "notebook" from any device, so they don't have to go hunting for it during a busy day.

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iPhone iPad Google Mobility 40

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. From books to tablets or slates to interactive whiteboards, humans have used learning tools for as long as we have had formal education. .

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Technology Classroom Smartphone Laptops 431

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Elluminate. link] INTERVIEW WITH PHILIP SCHLECHTY (FUTURE OF EDUCATION) Tue 30 Nov 08:00PM New York / Wed 30 Dec 01:00AM GMT / Wed 30 Dec 11:00AM Sydney Steve Hargadon.

ePortfolio 42

ePortfolio Social Media Mobility Assessment 42

N2Y

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps a teacher and related-service provider presented conflicting information about a child’s progress toward an IEP goal , or maybe the general education and special education teachers described behavioral concerns that the psychologist was unaware of. Orientation and mobility services. Occupational therapy.

Assistive Technology 52

Assistive Technology Examples Data Meeting 52

Fractus Learning

MARCH 8, 2017

Whether you’re a new teacher setting up your dream classroom, or a veteran educator looking to breathe life into your space, there’s a myriad of products that can improve the atmosphere and instructional possibilities of your educational environment. 25 Essential Teacher Supplies for the School Year. Redecorating?

Groups 41

Groups Classroom Assistive Technology Resources 41

Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Rise of the eBook Reader and Online Education Resources. eBook Platforms Make Education More Affordable. eBook Apps Make Education Accessible to Students with Disabilities . The Rise of the eBook Reader and Online Education Resources. The education of over 1.2 Table of Contents.

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eBook Mobility Comparison Study 52