eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online. UDL is tough enough in a face-to-face environment, but the real challenge might be how to implement the principles in an online world where students’ abilities and learning styles differ drastically. Knowing Where to Start.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2015

In some cases, attending with a live connection is a requirement for receiving class credit or meeting evolving requirements for students with disabilities, making this a necessary and compelling addition. IT Newsletter News Online Learning Technologies Top News' Next page: How Swivl Cloud Live enables lesson content sharing.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Let’s start with the basics.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2020

A major sticking point is not the access gap, but provisions under three federal laws: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). But they are not learning as well as they could be. Clearly, the system can be better.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Beyond that, educators and others have pointed out additional disparities in the amount of face time students have with teachers and peers, and insufficient accommodations for students with disabilities. ISTE Live is slated to have an inspiring start.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. You might wonder why this preference exists.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

I think the onus is still placed on the student with a disability” to ensure they have learning materials that they can benefit and learn from, says Kwong. undergraduate students have some form of disability, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. You have to advocate for yourself.” Simply, awareness.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As of September 1, ReadSpeaker’s accessibility and engagement tools are fully integrated into Moodle LMS, expanding learning opportunities for more than 200 million learners. ReadSpeaker is a great innovator in this space and brings our users the most trusted text-to-speech enhanced learning tools available today.”.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Pop-up social media spaces and hashtags, such as #remoteteaching , #CovidCampus , and the Educator Temporary School Closure for Online Learning Facebook group, feature numerous posts and discussions about digital tools, resources, and apps for remote teaching. While there are many additional features to explore for accessibility (e.g.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These vendors will better understand the specific challenges schools face, such as limited budgets, varied user groups (students, staff, parents), and the need for a secure but accessible online learning environment. Check customer references. Request references from other K-12 districts that have used the vendor’s services.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This focused attention allows for deep, personalized support, addressing individual learning gaps or extending knowledge for advanced learners. Teacher 2: Monitors and facilitates student-centered activities for the remaining groups, including online learning modules, independent work, or collaborative work.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

Fair use is a provision of copyright law that allows many reading aloud activities to be translated from the classroom to online learning. Fair use is flexible—it’s not specific to certain types of content or online platforms. What Is Fair Use? note : On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Alongside the benefits of online learning come challenges, particularly in ensuring access, engagement, and inclusion for all students.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

We talked about the differences between accessibility and usability, legal considerations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the concept of UDL (universal design for learning). Create awareness, be people centred and build relationships involving people with disabilities.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As parents and educators continue to navigate remote learning, children with visual impairments have the added burden of learning in virtual classrooms that aren’t designed for them. A lot of mainstream education tech is not designed with folks with disabilities in mind.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2019

For example, far more student respondents expressed support for turning homework in digitally than for watching lectures online or for having online conferences with their professors. “I I think what it perhaps reflects is a need to maybe do online learning a little bit better,” said D.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Alongside the benefits of online learning come challenges, particularly in ensuring access, engagement, and inclusion for all students.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2021

Last year, families left the public system in unprecedented numbers , as schools wrestled with developing their online learning muscle while trying to ensure that their most vulnerable students were fed and emotionally supported. One key learning is that virtual schooling has value and will continue to grow.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? The Case For Shutting Schools Down Instead of Moving Classes Online. Stay safe, sane and sanitary, everyone.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Hybrid classroom technology purchases may also relate to other priorities on the list, such as addressing the needs of low-income students or planning for long-term school closures (including how to provide online learning ).

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

The sudden jump to online learning has upturned education disciplines around the globe. Since schools closed, MEL has seen renewed interest from parents in search of a supplement to online learning. But in the world of science education, the lack of lab access has led educators to seek alternatives.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

Therefore, with many university programs and/or courses moving to online formats, it is necessary for instructors to navigate potential obstacles that adult learners may encounter within an online learning platform. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 123 (1). Dr. Maria B. Guild Education.

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Edsurge

JULY 15, 2016

In online the instructor-student relationship has been shown to play a role in student engagement and persistence, particularly with Latino students. In short, voice and video conversations can take online learning from mundane to memorable. Yet, students are rarely expected to contribute ideas verbally in online classes.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Among the key findings: K-12 teachers and parents have apparently not been deterred by the hurried transition to digital learning during the pandemic. For both groups, 76 percent support increased levels of online learning even after students return to school full time.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Five formative assessment strategies to improve distance learning outcomes for students with disabilities. Delivering high-quality instruction online in response to COVID-19: Faculty playbook. Online Learning Consortium. National Center on Educational Outcomes. Retrieved from [link] O’Keefe, L.,

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

Incorporating Inclusivity A final desired outcome associated with AI tools is the promotion of inclusivity and accessibility in the online classroom. Transcriptions ease and enable learning for many students with disabilities. Using Achievement Goal-Based Personalized Motivational Feedback to Enhance Online Learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

A compelling 2016 study by the Online Learning Consortium found that video helped educators build and foster authentic relationships with students. And while people with learning and physical disabilities make up almost 20% of the US population , many teachers receive no special education training. Site Licensing.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Lecturing Special Education 160

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

From the start, access has been the defining achievement of online learning. For a couple of decades, I championed online learning for its ability to uproot entrenched ideas in education, especially by engaging students in active learning, a pedagogical style rarely practiced on campus. Or so I thought.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

Sharing their experiences with one another enriches their understanding of how their students learn and what they need to succeed. Data across local, state and national systems reveal that we need to devote more time to our most vulnerable subgroups: English learners, students with disabilities and other at-risk populations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Blended Learning. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. Academic Intervention for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs. Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms. Student-led Classroom Management. Elementary Math. Writing Prompts. Bloom’s Taxonomy.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2018

One way they do this is through creating learning spaces, such as makerspaces where students can use their visual-spatial skills to demonstrate their learning through hands-on work. This helps improve their self confidence and also helps them engage with learning in ways that are not hindered by their disability.

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Teaching Education Learning Culture 142

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how virtual and augmented reality has matured in the K–12 classroom. Virtual and Augmented Reality Help Students Focus.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. Now more than ever, students and teachers are seeing the real value edtech tools can bring to the classroom.

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Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

Therefore, with many university programs and/or courses moving to online formats, it is necessary for instructors to navigate potential obstacles that adult learners may encounter within an online learning platform. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 123 (1). Dr. Maria B. Guild Education.

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