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., a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL. WOBURN, Mass.,

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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. For students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and related language processing difficulties, these struggles are amplified even in the most ideal learning environments.

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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. For students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and related language processing difficulties, these struggles are amplified even in the most ideal learning environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

The all-day Blueprint for Technology in Education Summit sessions focused on the future of edtech and how it is no more extended curriculum or IT–it is both! Assistive Technology. A student does not need to be on an IEP or 504 to benefit from assistive technology. STEAM and STEM.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

We also implemented the Zones of Regulation curriculum, Ross Green’s Collaborative Proactive Solutions , and Eric Jensen’s Teaching with the Brain in Mind practices, all of which serve as key foundational resources for our staff and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2016

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2015

LEARNstyle – trains those with learning barriers on using assistive technologies. Nureva – online portfolio platform that aligns to curriculum and uses ready-made rubrics. Edthena – a platform for teachers to record themselves and receive feedback online.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

In “ Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly School ,” Terrie Noland, national director, Educator Engagement for Learning Ally, presented on early intervention for dyslexic students, using the right AT (assistive technology) tools and accommodations for each learner, and creating environments in which students can thrive. Develop Guidelines.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for students with visual impairments is designed to support the development of skills that a student might not be able to learn by visually observing others. Related content: 3 digital developments for students with visual impairments.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Assistive technology tools for writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Digital Citizenship Week.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2022

Assistive Technology in Colleges. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. National Library Week April 3-9.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2024

HumanWare Hardware HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. ChromeSpeak Free apps/extensions At the time of this publication, Chrome offered twelve apps and extensions for reading-challenged users.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2021

A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs. How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2024

” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced the new generation of its special education platform Boardmaker. Boardmaker 7 includes a modern and streamlined user interface allowing users to easily create and deliver print or interactive curriculum and communication support.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. providing visual prompts (such as highlighted text).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. providing visual prompts (such as highlighted text).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

That required parents and professionals working together to adapt a curriculum that, in a school setting, is highly hands-on and individualized. “If Rosenblum says family members also grew in their understanding of core curriculum skills like how students with visual impairments learn to travel safely or use screen readers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

When students are given multiple ways to absorb information—on paper, on the computer, with an app—they are more motivated to engage with the curriculum.” Since introducing the new reading technology, Nappi has seen marked improvements in students’ comprehension skills.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge spoke with Häkkinen about the impact of new speech synthesis technologies on student assessments, and how his company is making the most of them. EdSurge: First, when we say “assistive technologies,” what exactly are we talking about? How do you present science, technology, engineering, and math content?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. Kwong has found that some professors get touchy when asked to adjust their materials or their curriculum, however. Eskridge likes to use a free toolkit called Tota11y , which measures how a site performs with assistive technologies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Informing students about industry trends and showing how current practices are incorporated into the curriculum gets them excited and eager to learn. It is imperative our education systems prioritize equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in an economy that values critical thinking, problem solving, and technological fluency.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

We also implemented the Zones of Regulation curriculum, Ross Green’s Collaborative Proactive Solutions , and Eric Jensen’s Teaching with the Brain in Mind practices, all of which serve as key foundational resources for our staff and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. More on visual needs: Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning. offer an alternative answer sheet. FreedomSci.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2015

Here’s what he came up with: Handling the technology needs of a public school system can be a daunting task at times. Online testing, BYOD, 1:1 computing, and assistive technology are only a handful of the variety of technical challenges that flow through the department every day.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2021

In fact, 95% of teachers nowadays report that they use technology regularly in their classrooms. From using video streaming services to presentation tools, digital curriculum, and assistive technologies, teachers are incorporating technology into their classrooms now more than ever.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 8, 2018

A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Here are five educators who are already embracing Making across curriculum and classrooms: 14 Maker Resources. Assistive technology specialist, Neal MacKenzie, has seen firsthand how collaborative Making creates more equitable learning experiences in all kinds of classrooms. ReMaking School.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

Luis Perez : Universal design for learning begins with the premise that all learners vary, and that the way that we address that variability is by designing a flexible curriculum that has lots of choice. Because if I can’t do that, then neither can assistive technology. What is Universal Design for Learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 27, 2016

Here are thirteen of the top writing-with-tech tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Revision Assistant–the Most Comprehensive Virtual Writing Assistant Available for Students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Other programs provide a standalone workshop or course about education technology. Meanwhile, fully infused programs, in which education technology is embedded across the curriculum, are rare (see Arizona State University’s Program-Wide and Program-Deep Technology Integration Curriculum ).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Virtual and augmented reality technologies offer immersive experiences, allowing students to explore historical sites, conduct virtual science experiments, or interact with 3D models, enhancing engagement and understanding. Introducing robotics and coding into the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Funding in both districts will go toward hiring math and computer science middle school staff, buying assistive technology for special education students and supporting college and career programs. In 2013, San Francisco became the first school district in the country to have a computer science curriculum for all grade levels.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. This includes admissions, curriculum development, faculty hiring and promotion, and student support services.

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