Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Online environments can be set up to support assistive technologies such as closed captions on videos and text to speech. Fully asynchronous online learning is probably best suited to adult learners who are motivated to apply what they learn to their work.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

I’ve always felt that the most powerful justification of learning through play is intrinsic motivation. Games can help internalize motivation, building student perseverance and grit. Games provide challenges and intrinsic motivation. Think about a child still trying to get Mario to make that jump after falling fifteen times.

Teaching 168

Teaching Students Motivation Skills 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If students aren’t motivated or persistent, they often opt out of their own learning. Kati Skulski, speech pathologist and assistive technology specialist at Star Academy in San Rafael, CA. G Suite —Kami is one of the G Suite Marketplace's most popular apps. Kami for Chrome —get the Google Chrome Extension.

Teachers 167

Teachers Students Writing Social Studies 167

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

. –Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One Technologies This school year we will see a continued focus on nurturing 21st century skills in the classroom. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. With new guidelines from the U.S.

Schools 335

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 335

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Tim Ferebee, acting assistive technology coordinator at Northern Virginia Community College, says that he sees the same problem on his campus with math and science courseware. Ferebee says that new technologies are emerging that may help with those tricky charts and graphs. But I can’t do that.”

STEM 151

STEM Disabilities Textbooks Culture 151

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inclusive education: Technology supports inclusive education by providing assistive tools for students with diverse learning needs. These tools can include text-to-speech software, screen readers, and other assistive technologies that enhance accessibility.

Learning Styles 283

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 283

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Danna Okuyama, Founder, Urban Sandbox Gamification in education involves integrating elements of game design and mechanics into learning environments to engage students, motivate them, and enhance their overall learning experience. This rapidly evolving technology has only begun to make an impact in the field of education.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Accommodations involve individual adjustments like assistive technology or alternate formats. Additionally, ensure compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers or text-to-speech software. Learning spaces I. Offer materials in multiple formats such as text, audio, video, and Braille.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Accommodations involve individual adjustments like assistive technology or alternate formats. Additionally, ensure compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers or text-to-speech software. Learning spaces I. Offer materials in multiple formats such as text, audio, video, and Braille.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

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. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

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. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Danna Okuyama, Founder, Urban Sandbox Gamification in education involves integrating elements of game design and mechanics into learning environments to engage students, motivate them, and enhance their overall learning experience. This rapidly evolving technology has only begun to make an impact in the field of education.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

Direct engagement ensures students are not only aware of available resources but are also motivated to use them. Some platforms leveraging this approach have achieved over 60 percent of school populations using tutoring. These supports will need to be more flexible, affordable, and accessible to districts and schools.

Communication 356

Communication Skills Reading Science 356

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Achieving these goals will require educators to engage in professional development programs designed to equip them with necessary skills and content knowledge to implement new technology in their classrooms. –Trent Workman, SVP for U.S.

Ethics 349

Ethics Writing Feedback Knowledge 349