EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. students enrolled in special education programs rose 30 percent. In fact, the National Education Association found nearly every general classroom across the country includes at least one student with a disability. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

To meet the demands and needs of these neurodiverse students, school districts are on the hunt for special education professionals. This may include offering additional time for assignments, providing visual aids, or using assistive technology.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? Engaging them in decision-making won’t only empower them but also increase the likelihood that they’ll embrace the technology.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Knowing the results of their efforts shortly after completing an assignment lets students know both when they have mastered a concept and where they need to do additional work. Despite the challenges faced in the field of education – and particularly special education – both students and staff have proven ourselves to be a resilient bunch.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles. Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

In the afternoon they might be given a math or science assignment where they have to document the results. That struggle was problematic in many ways because much of it was incompatible with a traditional educational setting. They then may move on to reading a poem and answering questions. I tried numerous different solutions.

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