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

MARCH 1, 2018

This should include early identification and intervention services (think kindergarten), teacher training in multi-sensory language approach, and frequent progress reports and assessments to ensure that the services are working. Schools need to develop a three- to five-year plan for students with dyslexia, advises Noland.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2016

Rose Scott is a literary teacher who is interested in making education comfortable for students with special needs. Students and teachers in schools and universities worldwide use this tool to fight the plagiarism battle and win. The Translate feature provides you with translation into 40 different languages.

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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 provides a fully inclusive education environment for parents, special education teachers and schools to millions of students around the world.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

An estimated 26 million students have learning differences, including tens of thousands of students with dyslexia, a neurological condition that affects reading and related language-based processing skills. These two teachers have found the answers through audiobooks and access. Here’s how.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed as students, parents, and teachers simply think the child is not a good reader, is lazy, or is disinterested. It is available in sixty languages. What is Dyslexia? BrowsAloud.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed as students, parents, and teachers simply think the child is not a good reader, is lazy, or is disinterested. It is available in sixty languages. What is Dyslexia? BrowsAloud.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

So instead of just writing an essay, which some of my students can’t do because they don’t have the tactical skills to hold a pencil, or maybe they struggle with language because they have autism or some other cognitive delay, they’re telling digital stories or they’re expressing themselves through simple three-act math movies.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Along the way, new tools have evolved to help teachers ignite creativity and tackle real world challenges. No longer confined to a corner space in the back of the library, Making activities are finding their way into lessons on history and biology, literature and language. Free Software —an overview of what the professionals use.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Opening the Learning Journey We believe in an intentional focus on literacy, numeracy, and assistive technology. This model engages classroom teachers as well as reading teachers, math teachers, behavior intervention specialists, and assistive technology specialists, to name a few.

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed as students, parents, and teachers simply think the child is not a good reader, is lazy, or is disinterested. It is available in sixty languages. What is Dyslexia? BrowsAloud.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

There has to be somebody sitting next to him helping with the technology and getting him engaged in what’s going on. When the teacher shows him something that’s not accessible for him, I have to figure out, ‘Do I enlarge it to remove the visual clutter? It’s very hard on the kid, the teachers, hard on everybody,” she says.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed as students, parents, and teachers simply think the child is not a good reader, is lazy, or is disinterested. It is available in sixty languages. What is Dyslexia? BrowsAloud.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

Minecraft, Autism and 21st Century Learning I was unaware of this early on, but eventually discovered that I wasn’t the only one who found Minecraft useful as an assistive technology for people with autism. So, I paid for a small private server for my students to explore and work together safely. That is huge for these students.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

Surprisingly, 15-20 percent of the population has a language-based learning disability, and over 65 percent of those deficits is in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed as students, parents, and teachers simply think the child is not a good reader, is lazy, or is disinterested. A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

While the authors of the 2017 National Educational Technology Plan recommended that, “every new teacher should be prepared to model how to select and use the most appropriate apps and tools to support learning and evaluate these tools against basic privacy and security standards,” this has not come to fruition.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. Teachers can track each student’s progress in real-time, allowing for immediate interventions and support. This personalized approach enhances understanding and accommodates individual needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Not only did the client make these gains in the therapy group, but when we informed her teacher about this connection strategy, it enabled the client to increase participation and decrease anxiety during the difficult days of virtual school.

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Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Students that are hard of hearing struggle with communication in school as delays in language and speech can often be present. It can be difficult for students to understand directions from teachers or to participate in class discussions. Hearing Assistance Technology. Sign Language/Nonverbal Cues.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). By sharing his specific needs with teachers, needs that are faced by millions of students across the world, he hopes to provide help in supporting their learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Not only did the client make these gains in the therapy group, but when we informed her teacher about this connection strategy, it enabled the client to increase participation and decrease anxiety during the difficult days of virtual school.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

This dynamic will place an even greater burden on schools, teachers, and academic leaders. When teachers have access to asynchronous or synchronous virtual trainings and in-person, hands-on workshops, they are inspired to bring this content to their students, which is critical to moving a clean energy economy forward. .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

This dynamic will place an even greater burden on schools, teachers, and academic leaders. The focus will shift to practical tools that help teachers sustain student attention and engagement–the foundation of effective learning.

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