eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

— Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. Department of Education and tremendous growth within the assistive technology industry over the last few years, I believe we’re in for a big change.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Tinkering: Kids Learn by Making Stuff —a book of hands-on science projects and more. Make Magazine —filled with DIY technology projects and inspiration. It offers teachers a collection of 100 affordable, fun science experiences —think Sponge Motorboat and Craft Stick Catapult—hosted on the DIY Instructables website.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Jill Nation, a science teacher at California’s Cathedral City High School, was frustrated by trying to print and keep track of students’ work. Jill Nation, science teacher at Cathedral City High School in California. Kati Skulski, speech pathologist and assistive technology specialist at Star Academy in San Rafael, CA.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2022

PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and assistive technology, announced it has appointed Gus Schmedlen, Ed.D., Dr. Schmedlen brings over two decades of experience in the education technology sector to Texthelp. WOBURN, Mass. as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Dr. Schmedlen earned a B.A.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

Windows 10 devices can be equipped with a wide variety of assistive technology as well. For schools that use its mixed reality platform, Microsoft offers a 25-volume library of standards-based content on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Provide Feedback Seamlessly with Windows 10 Devices.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The science of reading is another big piece of modern education. The science of reading is a multidisciplinary field that explores the cognitive processes involved in reading and seeks evidence-based strategies to improve literacy instruction. These tools cater to diverse learning styles and provide interactive experiences.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Students who are blind rarely major in math or science, and Emily Schlenker understands why, from personal experience. She says she has had the same problem with some science textbooks, even when they are online. “I A pre-med major at Wichita State University, Schlenker was born without sight. But I can’t do that.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Salesforce announced its fourth donation to Bay Area schools to fund computer science education Thursday morning. President Obama] has championed computer science for all, which we will get passed and done on your behalf,” Lee said. Salesforce’s donation this year of $8.5

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Specifically, the challenge encourages them to tackle issues such as nutrition, the importance of sleep, preventing the spread of disease, street safety, screen time, assistive technologies, mental and emotional health, sports safety, healthy air and water and elder health.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

Of course, this is also essential assistive technology. Although it’s true that the law requires this kind of assistive technology at some schools, I believe ASR is now more than just assistive technology; it’s on its way to becoming foundational educational technology for all students.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency. She began to wonder whether VR might work in special education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency. She began to wonder whether VR might work in special education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency. She began to wonder whether VR might work in special education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency. She began to wonder whether VR might work in special education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency. She began to wonder whether VR might work in special education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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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.

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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. “What’s an ox?” But the boy had never touched an ox or even a cow and had no reference for the animal.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

By rethinking how to reach these adolescents and implementing principle-based and tech-enabled practices rooted in learning sciences, educators can help these students recover and become fluent readers. This includes an expansion of technology-infused classes, such as AI, computer science, and drone courses.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

An approach that ensures technology supports and amplifies the irreplaceable human connections at the heart of learning, rather than replacing them. –Levi Belnap, CEO, Merlyn Mind The year 2025 is set to transform science education by implementing AI-driven learning platforms. –Trent Workman, SVP for U.S.

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