Back to School Checklist
School is almost here, and you may be feeling excited, tired, overwhelmed, creative…or all of these! It's hard to get started at times but don't procrastinate (yeah, I know…easier said than done, right?!).
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Assistive Technology Inventory Checklist
Be honest; I am not the only one ready for Summer, Sun, and Sand! However, with Summer comes thoughts for the next school year, which means making to-do lists. Getting organized will make a huge difference and help you plow through that long list so you can get out and enjoy the fresh Summer air.
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Student Engagement and Assistive Technology Use
The student needs to understand what assistive technology (AT) is and isn't and how it can help. The AT user also needs to know they are in control, and they get to make decisions about what they like and don't like. As an expert in the field, my knowledge and opinion on an AT user's best fit are trumped by the user's view. Why?
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Accessibility 101 – Accessible Documents and Presentations
With many schools still participating in hybrid or fully remote class sessions or employees working from home, you may have noticed that accessibility for documents and presentations has come to the forefront for many.
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5 More Remote/Hybrid Learning Tools
With schools quickly transitioning back to full remote learning environments, we thought it would be a good time to introduce five more learning tools to help teachers and students.
Keeping lessons engaging and supporting student focus feels like an impossible task when teaching in a remote environment. Here are a few ideas to help you switch it up and keep it fresh.
Five Chrome Extensions for Remote Teaching
Many schools across the states have implemented either full or a hybrid learning scenario. Both teachers and students are navigating new teaching and learning experiences. To make this endeavor easier and more fun for everyone, below are must-have Chrome Extensions for remote learning.
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Hybrid, Online, or In-Person: 5 Google Classroom Tips and Tricks for Every Situation
Districts are struggling to determine how students and teachers will function this fall. Some have already decided, while others are still carefully weighing their options. No matter which way students and teachers end up learning and teaching this coming school year, we want to help.
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6 Summer Grant Opportunities for your School or Classroom
It’s that time again… yes, it is! Time to start thinking about the start of the fall school year. Really? Can’t I just relax a bit longer? Well, no one said you couldn’t do your prep work at the beach or on your deck with a tall glass of ice tea or even a margarita.
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Built-in Accessibility Features Series – Part 3
In our last two blogs, we shared information about built-in accessibility features for Apple OS and Windows. This month, we will be discussing built-in accessibility for Google and Chrome. With many schools working remotely right now, this topic is even more timely.