eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. Students must be proficient in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and using technology responsibly. What are the educational technology trends in 2024?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. Speech synthesis in particular is benefiting from deep learning technologies, which are used to generate speech that sounds like a human voice. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Chromebooks Admittedly, I was a bit surprised to hear newsworthy updates for Chromebooks and its Chrome OS, but they included: Starting with Chrome 89 (launching March 9), the OS for Chromebooks will include a built in screen recording tool! Meet will also be better optimized to work with lower strength WiFi.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Ever wondered how you can use Chrome, Chromebooks, and Docs to create a more accessible classroom? Chrome OS & Chromebooks. The Chrome OS on Chromebook has several accessibility features built into the device so that you won’t need additional tools. Chromebook accessibility help. Chromebook keyboard shortcuts.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. Assistive Technology will always be around. I’m working alongside my EdTech peers more and more and personally, I love that the lines are blurry.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Special education teachers are more likely to use mobile apps with their students than general education teachers, but are not receiving enough formal training on the use of mobile technology for instructional purposes, according to a report released today as part of a new initiative examining the role of mobile technology in special ed.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

million goes to San Francisco Unified School District and Oakland Unified School District to fund principals’ innovative ideas, hiring computer science and math teachers, developing college and career guidance and buying assistive technology for special education. Salesforce’s donation this year of $8.5 million of the total amount.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

MAY 17, 2014

As schools continue to progress to 1:1 we as educators need to provide meaningful edtech tools to all learners. Assistive Tech Chromebook Google Apps for Education Google Chrome Internet' Researching the web provides wonderful resources for our students as well as cluttered pages with ads, images, and distractions.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools. When one edtech door closes, another one often opens. Because Stella is an experienced user of Wakelet -- be sure to check out her Wakelet profile -- what better time to interview her, as well as share her thoughts on other edtech tools?

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

Like other arrogant Luddites in power, he is responsible for negligent technology spending because he is clueless about how to use it effectively. Because he failed to understand how technology can “redefine” learning he wasted money and deprived students of quality learning. and he never bothered learning. He’s right. Well, yeah.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Tech 4- Chromebook Edition (Nicole Alford), iPad Edition (Sarah McKinney). Pam also shares in a blog post how she has used choice boards to help teachers learn technology.

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