eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 80 percent of students with learning disabilities have dyslexia. Principals should make sure teachers get the training they need to use the assistive technology. “If Develop Guidelines. Early intervention is ideal for students with dyslexia. Ensure Proper PD.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. Assistive technology may be the best option. Many Devices Include Assistive Technology Tools. on a podcast.

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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. Speech synthesis in particular is benefiting from deep learning technologies, which are used to generate speech that sounds like a human voice.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

All online learning requires executive function skills , which allow us to plan, work toward goals, solve problems and be creative. Crucially, executive function skills continue to develop throughout childhood and adolescence. In many ways, asynchronous online learning is similar to homework.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. Teachers can offer different ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my writer’s blog, WordDreams : Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Students with dyslexia often experience difficulties with both oral and written language skills. …

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2020

It also gave students an opportunity to practice social skills. The experience blocked out any classroom distractions and made students feel as if they were actually in the environment they were exploring. It’s great to see how they build friendships through these virtual experiences,” Drechsler says.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2020

It also gave students an opportunity to practice social skills. The experience blocked out any classroom distractions and made students feel as if they were actually in the environment they were exploring. It’s great to see how they build friendships through these virtual experiences,” Drechsler says.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2020

It also gave students an opportunity to practice social skills. The experience blocked out any classroom distractions and made students feel as if they were actually in the environment they were exploring. It’s great to see how they build friendships through these virtual experiences,” Drechsler says.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2020

It also gave students an opportunity to practice social skills. The experience blocked out any classroom distractions and made students feel as if they were actually in the environment they were exploring. It’s great to see how they build friendships through these virtual experiences,” Drechsler says.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

It also gave students an opportunity to practice social skills. The experience blocked out any classroom distractions and made students feel as if they were actually in the environment they were exploring. It’s great to see how they build friendships through these virtual experiences,” Drechsler says.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

It also gave students an opportunity to practice social skills. The experience blocked out any classroom distractions and made students feel as if they were actually in the environment they were exploring. It’s great to see how they build friendships through these virtual experiences,” Drechsler says.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

A lot of mainstream education tech is not designed with folks with disabilities in mind. Daniel Wheeler And looming overhead, there’s the worry about the time their children have lost in academic and life skill classes. Fifty-six percent of the children of survey respondents had disabilities beyond a visual impairment.

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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? Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. “Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. providing visual prompts (such as highlighted text).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. “Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. providing visual prompts (such as highlighted text).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. The importance of identifying and instructing students at any grade who cannot reach fluency and comprehension because of gaps in foundational skills cannot be overstated.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. This helps build strong retrieval pathways and helps students more efficiently master concepts and skills. They need the power to exercise their skill sets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. “Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. “Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. First Year Experience Foundational first-year courses play a crucial role in equipping students with essential academic skills.

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Elevate k12

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the quest for educational equity, it is essential that all students, especially those with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in reading and math, receive the support they need to succeed. public schools are identified as having specific learning disabilities (SLDs). Here are some key points: Prevalence : About 4.8

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. First Year Experience Foundational first-year courses play a crucial role in equipping students with essential academic skills.

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Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Challenges are present daily in schools, and students with specific learning disabilities experience many different challenges in addition to those a general learner faces. Hard-of-hearing students also often lack the same problem-solving, language, and number concept skills as their peers. Hearing Assistance Technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

Without these, students will have no enthusiasm to gather the knowledge and develop skills. I worked very diligently over the course of my high school career to familiarize myself as much as possible with the inner workings, complex nuances, and the design principles of many forms of assistive technology.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. This helps build strong retrieval pathways and helps students more efficiently master concepts and skills. They need the power to exercise their skill sets.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

. –Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind Overwhelming evidence confirms that persistent gaps in adolescents foundational literacy skills are preventing them from attaining educational, career, and life success. They level the playing field and ensure every student has access to career exploration and skill-building opportunities.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2025

Today, nearly one in 10 children have a developmental disability, according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). This may include offering additional time for assignments, providing visual aids, or using assistive technology.

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