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Using assistive technology district-wide to improve reading achievement

eSchool News

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district–one of the largest in the United States–are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential

EdTech Magazine

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

eSchool News

And in engagement and interaction , an instructor is enabled to tap into students’ interests, challenge and motivate them to learn. In other words, educators need more than just assistive technology to create a UDL-friendly online course.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Can audiobooks be the great equalizer for students with learning differences?

eSchool News

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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The Pandemic Makes Dyslexia a Greater Challenge. But We Know How to Solve It.

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Teachers may also need to consider audiobooks or other assistive technologies to help students who are behind in reading, especially in later grades, acquire the vocabulary and content knowledge they need to progress in other subjects. The goal is the mastery of a reading skill while keeping that student engaged.

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

Edsurge

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.

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