ED Surge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

These symptoms can make it challenging for them to read, write, understand information, and communicate. They aim to support students’ engagement and communication so they can understand lessons and adapt to their learning environments efficiently. In the US, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) served around 7.3

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Magic EdTech

OCTOBER 19, 2022

There is a lot of information available about accessibility, its definitions, compliance laws, technical standards, usability requirements, alternative pathways…where do you begin? One place to help you get started is to understand where you are in your accessibility journey. What is the goal for your audit?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The satellites will be part of the future of internet access, but using them in education will require some creativity, Johannes Bauer, chair of the Quello Center at Michigan State University, says. And that sudden shift exposed inequities in who has access to broadband. And access for rural areas is less built out than urban ones.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The plan separates technological divides — barriers that block some students from full participation — into access, design and use. Ultimately, some hope this plan will move the conversation beyond what access students have to tech and toward discussion about how effective that tech actually is in learning.

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Educators Technology

JULY 21, 2022

The apps are designed to help these individuals navigate their surroundings in a more accessible and comfortable way. These accessible mobility apps provide voice-guided navigation data including turn-by-turn navigation to facilitate exploring one's surrounding environment.

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ED Surge

MARCH 25, 2024

Interoperability is not just jargon; it's the key to unlocking seamless communication among different data systems, applications and devices. Without interoperability, data silos emerge, making it difficult for stakeholders to access and use the full range of capabilities offered by different edtech products.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. Then I got an email from the folks at Creative Fabrica. With Creative Fabrica–I was sold faster.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Here’s what I came up with: have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones to make access the internet easier. Set Clear Boundaries: Communicate your work schedule to family members or roommates to minimize interruptions during working hours. Here are some ideas: I teach online classes so my transition is well-established by now.

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

National education leaders need to reconsider the benefits of foreign language learning if we ever hope to join the multilingual world, or access the many benefits of multilingual learning. But it’s also important to recognize that English-only communication is limited. You don’t necessarily need to leave the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Creativity is more than an artistic skill; it involves thinking differently, collaborating, developing solutions and communicating in a way that connects with others. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training.

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The Innovative Educator

JULY 12, 2019

When you share inclusively, what you share is accessible to everyone. Mindy Johnson , Director of Digital Communications & Outreach for AEM Center & CAST , created a useful graphic that explains how to share accessibly. Not sure what that means?

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ED Surge

JULY 20, 2023

As educators, how can we possibly expect to increase our enrollments, promote the mission of our institutions, effectively communicate our academic offerings, and engage prospective (and current) college students inclusively with college websites that function more like online file cabinets? It is time to stop this foolishness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2023

support the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. communicate often with parents. Here’s how you access it: Click the Windows Key and V. Here are thirteen tips to evaluate the apps you’ll find useful in your classroom: free or small fee. stand the test of time. positive parent reports.

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Magic EdTech

MAY 20, 2021

Today we live in a world where accessibility matters. Here, inclusion in accessibility becomes a pivotal factor of interest and talk point of the hour. But integrating accessibility seems like a daunting task for many companies. Digital Accessibility. In short, it means accessible for all. Introduction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. Any moderately-talented hacker can access your computer’s webcam and microphone remotely. Its end-to-end encryption means no one sees your messages except who you choose, not even Signal, and is considered the gold standard of communication privacy.

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Magic EdTech

AUGUST 6, 2019

Government lawsuits have made it clear with fines and allowing major lawsuits to proceed that all users have a right to access, experience, and navigate online content ensuring inclusion for all. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) is the gold standard.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Andrea Press Classroom Assessment Technical Support Supervisor Pearson Interoperability in education allows different software applications to communicate and work together effectively. We are spending too much time troubleshooting data connection problems, which means the information that teachers and students access is not in real time.

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The Blog of Phyz

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Image: Science Friday NPR's Shortwave Podcast (February 10, 2022) Science Friday (February 11, 2022) Meet The Drag Artists Who Are Making Science More Accessible Science is for everyone. Make room for The Next Generation. But you knew that.

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ED Surge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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Magic EdTech

OCTOBER 12, 2020

It is time to bring on board new technologies to incorporate accessibility in web interfaces and present it to digital users. Accessibility is not a feature, is a social trend” – Antonio Santos, a social influencer on digital transformation and inclusion. Accessibility is not a component that is added one-time to your platform.

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Educators Technology

AUGUST 24, 2022

I arranged these tools into different categories including tools to create class website, tools to manage students noise, teacher-parent communication tools, formative assessment tools, first day of school books, back to school activities and worksheets, and more.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2023

Let's talk about why now is the time to pay special attention to the students who are to missing school and to communicate with parents. September is the Time to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism Proactively and with Kindness Kindly communicating with parents about the impact of missing school could help.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 21, 2020

More importantly, it is this online sphere that can help transcend barriers to audio, visual and print media, ensuring accessibility for all. In fact, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities states that access to information and communications technologies is a basic human right. Here’s a look.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 26, 2020

Innovative educators know how important it is to provide inclusive, accessible learning environments for their students. While, many have figured this out in the classroom, when teaching and learning remotely, it's a little different. Microsoft has you covered!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2022

School is almost back in session and educators are busy working on curriculum for the upcoming school year that will challenge students, improve their communication skills and provide a platform to express their thoughts and interests. Many schools today have access to similar technology that can be used to create podcasts in the classroom.

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Magic EdTech

JULY 22, 2019

The Accessible Canada Act is legislation intended to help to create a barrier-free Canada by identifying and removing or preventing barriers to access “wherever Canadians interact with areas under federal jurisdiction.” Support the Government of Canada as it works with stakeholders to create new accessibility regulations.

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Magic EdTech

AUGUST 6, 2019

Government lawsuits have made it clear with fines and allowing major lawsuits to proceed that all users have a right to access, experience, and navigate online content ensuring inclusion for all. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) is the gold standard.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This used to mean limiting access to the internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) students would be discouraged from using an infinite and fascinating resource. It didn’t work.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

They are also concerned about exacerbating existing inequities in accessing digital technologies and tools, presenting further structural barriers for students and communities. AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. What Is AI Literacy? Read The U.S.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

He discusses his own recent experiences, offering two encouraging takeaways: When office hours are held online, more students are showing up than ever before, and virtual access is especially beneficial for students who are balancing school and work, students with disabilities, students who do not live on campus and first-generation students.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Accessibility solutions that benefit all learners are built into the applications in Microsoft 365 for Education, including Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, Minecraft and others. Las Cruces Public Schools is maximizing technology to increase equity and accessibility for all students.

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Magic EdTech

AUGUST 17, 2020

“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.” ” – These wise words by Debra Ruh, a keen advocate for accessibility rights of people with disabilities, and the founder of TecAccess are the need of the hour. Let’s understand web accessibility in detail.

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Magic EdTech

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Dyslexic learners need support, and technology can go a long way in making content more accessible and learner friendly. Language-based learning disabilities (LBLD) are fairly common, given that one in five American students are likely to experience language-learning disability, who find it hard to communicate. Understanding Dyslexia.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

” We'll uncover practical, engaging strategies for integrating the four Cs — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication — into your teaching. Communication and Collaboration in Education Speaker 3 (Billy Krakower): Absolutely. One key aspect is communication. Thank you, Billy.

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