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Five Chrome Extensions for Remote Teaching

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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Built-in Accessibility Features Series – Part 3

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.

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Built-in Accessibility Features Series–Part 2

Built-in Accessibility Features Series–Part 2

In our last blog, we shared information about built-in accessibility features for Apple OS. This month, we will be discussing built-in accessibility for Windows. With over one billion computer users needing accessibility options, Microsoft is another software company that has been pumping up its built-in features. From vision, hearing, cognition, to physical limitations, Windows has everyone covered.
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Accessibility Features in IOS

Built-in Accessibility Features – Part 1 (iOS)

From Windows to Chromebooks to Apple, the operating systems we use today, have built-in accessibility options. Whether a student has a learning disability or a visual, hearing, or physical disability, your operating system has features to make using a computer, tablet, or smartphone easier.
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Suggested Apps for Learning Disabilities

Suggested Apps for Learning Disabilities

The world of assistive technology has exploded in recent years. This is both exciting and overwhelming with the numerous options to wade through. It seems we are now at the phase of AT where we can say, “You name it, they’ve got it!” One area exploding with tons of options is apps and extensions for students with learning disabilities.
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Inclusion and the General Education Teacher

Inclusion and the General Education Teacher

You’re already familiar with the least restrictive environment and IDEA’s regulations surrounding it. The number of special education students who spent at least 80% of the day in a general education classroom jumped from 54% to 63% between 2005 and 2014 because of IDEA. In 2013, federal data reported that approximately 93% of special education students spent some of their days in general education classrooms.
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