Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

On the flip side, technology caused stress in families where parents became navigators for students who could not use assistive technology independently. A huge focus for me is training teachers to use educational technology in a way that’s effective with students that use assistive technology.”

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Disabilities Students Assistive Technology Hybrid Learning 194

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Students who are blind rarely major in math or science, and Emily Schlenker understands why, from personal experience. For Schlenker, one of the courses that gave her trouble—and led her to file her complaint—required her to use math courseware called ALEKS. A pre-med major at Wichita State University, Schlenker was born without sight.

STEM 154

STEM Disabilities Textbooks Culture 154

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.

Universal Design 215

Universal Design Students Special Education Language 215

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading. A trend I hope to see is the utilization of AI to dramatically expand accessibility for those with learning differences, revolutionizing assistive technology.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

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. million, $6 million goes to San Francisco and $2.5 million goes to Oakland Unified School District. in 2014 to 3.05

Science 113

Science Education Middle School Middle School 113

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

million goes to San Francisco Unified School District and Oakland Unified School District to fund principals’ innovative ideas, hiring computer science and math teachers, developing college and career guidance and buying assistive technology for special education. Salesforce’s donation this year of $8.5

Middle School 103

Middle School Middle School STEM Schools 103

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. These methods include differentiated instruction, targeted interventions, and the use of assistive technologies.

Learning Disabilities 52

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Special Education Learning Styles 52

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. 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.

Technology 103

Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 103

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading. A trend I hope to see is the utilization of AI to dramatically expand accessibility for those with learning differences, revolutionizing assistive technology.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

That was the confounding question assistive technology specialist Neal McKenzie faced a year and a half ago from one of the 100-plus visually impaired students he helps in the classrooms of Northern California’s Sonoma County. With computer assisted design in particular,” he adds, “it’s sometimes possible to create instant access.”

Special Education 158

Special Education Accessibility Technology Education 158

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

For years now, educators and education systems have re-centered curriculums around the concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Tutoring will no longer be viewed solely as a tool to boost math and reading test scores for the lowest achieving students.

Communication 356

Communication Skills Reading Science 356