eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

School districts’ commitment to the “no child left behind” mission takes on a new meaning with today’s technology and learning formats, as students must now have access to reliable, secure internet service in order to access all their educational opportunities. Related content: The challenges of online math instruction.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. How do you present mathematics?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

With this partnership, students can listen to content on the Moodle LMS anywhere, any time and on any device and they can select from hundreds of different voices in over 50 languages. ReadSpeaker is a great innovator in this space and brings our users the most trusted text-to-speech enhanced learning tools available today.”.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2020

Is easily accessible at school or home. HearBuilder is used in Preschool and Elementary School, Response to Intervention (RTI), Title 1, English language learner, Head Start, and Homeschool settings. Includes monitoring of student progress so the supervising adults know exactly how the student is progressing.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire the Education Technology Division of Don Johnston Inc., have made it their mission to support equality and inclusion of all people, especially individuals with dyslexia and other learning needs. .”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

There, students have access to “gold standard” multilingual programming, a hard-won achievement for any U.S. We are the only school in the region who started a dual language program,” said Rossina Sandoval, Southwest DuBois County School District’s director of community engagement, in an interview with the Daily Yonder. “We

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

Here are two case studies of how carefully planned and executed pilots helped districts make informed choices—and improve teaching and learning. Listen and Learn. Becky Oristaglio, Speech and Language Pathologist. Central Falls School District, Rhode Island.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2016

As more students on the autism spectrum enter classrooms each year, technology has the potential to help those students have equal access to educational opportunities. Here are 5 apps to help children and adults with autism develop skills, learn, and interact better with others. ABA Flash Cards , $1.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Adjusting to a rigorous curriculum, learning new skills and understanding the nuances of classroom learning are just a few of the many pressures students face. Shifting to remote learning because of the pandemic also posed additional challenges for these students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2021

The new section provides access to: Super Duper’s Free Autism Handy Handouts. A Tests section with more than a dozen trusted autism assessments including the REEL-4 Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Test and the TOPL-2 Test of Pragmatic Language. . To access the Autism Resources section, visit [link].

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

I spoke to Aylynn as part of a visit to Pendergast with my colleagues from Imagine Learning to hear about educators’ and students’ experiences using the Imagine Learning EL (English Learner) Education curriculum. Imagine Learning EL Education is science-backed and heart-driven. Bridging skills connect these processes.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities. Immersive scenario-based learning : AI can create realistic and interactive scenarios for students to explore, making learning more engaging and effective.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As librarians, our job is to not only give students and teachers access to resources they need to succeed, but to be their guide when choosing these resources. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English. All students deserve access to a school library.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Invite guest speakers with disabilities to speak with your students about their experiences.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2020

So says the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is issuing a challenge to developers and service providers working to make the subject more broadly accessible. Without access or success, their advancement to higher-order math and other skills, like abstract and critical thinking or data analysis, is obstructed.”

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Audiobooks are another resource teachers can use to make reading more accessible for students who struggle to make sense of words on a page. Teachers can use audiobook apps to provide access to school and public library digital collections anytime, anywhere. Experiential Learning Helps Students Retain Content.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve committed to personalizing learning, but how can I do that for every student in my inclusion classroom when the range of abilities among them is so vast? Google’s Read&Write app lets me scaffold the texts I use, making higher-level texts accessible to students with lower reading levels.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? If you have any questions—or see something that should be updated—please let me know on Twitter @tonywan or tony@edsurge.com.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Adjusting to a rigorous curriculum, learning new skills and understanding the nuances of classroom learning are just a few of the many pressures students face. Shifting to remote learning because of the pandemic also posed additional challenges for these students.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Adjusting to a rigorous curriculum, learning new skills and understanding the nuances of classroom learning are just a few of the many pressures students face. Shifting to remote learning because of the pandemic also posed additional challenges for these students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2021

The Evolution of Response to Intervention When President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All Handicapped Children’s Act in 1975, it was because public schools had a history of systematically denying students with special needs access to a public school education. The results were monitored for student growth.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2019

We need to be always open and available to learning through our interactions around us. The ways in which we teach these discrete skills depend upon the cognitive ability and development of the learner, and how they're going to most access them. Now, there's a lot of different ways you can manage your emotions in a given situation.

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the last 10 years or so, the word “neurodivergent” has become a more common part of our everyday language. This shift in language acknowledges that everyone’s brain is different, and if we set up our schools in a way that makes room for many variations, we’ll all be better off. It’s not just ADHD.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

I’ve been a para in New York City for eight years and in that time, I’ve worked as a behavioral para, a language para and a toileting para (assisting with toilet training). I’d like to think I’ve significantly improved the learning experience for the students I’ve worked with and for the teachers I’ve taught alongside.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Smart goals that will adapt to learning speed and needs. Specialized versions to support people with learning disabilities. Alternative keyboards (QWERTY, Dvorak) or languages. Accessibility, help section and support. Ability to create, import and share own lessons. Lessons to improve posture and prevent injuries.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Virtual tutors and chatbots equipped with natural language processing capabilities offer 24/7 support, addressing queries and reinforcing learning concepts outside traditional classroom hours. AI also plays a role in the early identification of learning disabilities and special needs. AI also expands access to education.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! With increasing access to different types of AI chatbots, and increasing advances in AI technology, “preventing student cheating via AI” has risen to the top of the list of faculty concerns for 2023 (Lucariello, 2023).

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! With increasing access to different types of AI chatbots, and increasing advances in AI technology, “preventing student cheating via AI” has risen to the top of the list of faculty concerns for 2023 (Lucariello, 2023).

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

They learn to use interactive whiteboards, host breakout discussions, and embed live polls seamlessly within sessionsakin to actors trained for both stage and film. Workshops introduce AIpowered language labs one month and augmented reality science modules the next. Adaptive learning turns education into a bespoke experience.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

At its core, it is the structured delivery of academic content through digital platforms, enabling students to learn from anywhere with internet access. Modes of Instruction Synchronous Learning: Students attend live virtual classes at scheduled times, engaging directly with teachers and peers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2025

Staten teaches English at Northeast High School, the citys largest high school, where many of her students have learning disabilities, are dealing with trauma and mental health challenges, or are learning English. It was like some I, Robot, theyre going to take over the world kind of stuff. Speese said.

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