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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Consider how screen readers can open up digital content for visually impaired students or how hearing aids and FM systems enhance auditory access in the classroom for those with hearing impairments.

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Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. Findings from a recent Gallup survey note that student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

The content and design of online courses to date has often focused on achieving parity with the in-person experience. In a purely asynchronous format, even that basic goal has not been easily achieved. We need to expand beyond the primarily self-paced and asynchronous approach we have already tried.

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MAY 9, 2024

It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Rewards: To further motivate learners, SplashLearn incorporates rewards like coins and access to non-curricular games. Subsequent plans start at $7.50/month. You can get started here ! Teachers: For teachers, SplashLearn is completely free.

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MAY 21, 2024

KidzType also has a link where students can access a wide variety of keyboarding games to mix in with the tests. How to get started KidzType requires no log-in but you’ll want to register to keep track of the Certificates of Achievement and individual progress through wordlists. Click to view slideshow.

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JULY 25, 2023

Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools. The majority of learners are comfortable using their personal devices to access schoolwork.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

Enrichment program for high achievers. Enriched learning for high-achieving students, like GATE (Gifted and Talented), Honors, AP (Advanced Placement), and IB (International Baccalaureate), often requires teachers augment daily class activities with additional lesson plans and resources. –This post is sponsored by Tract.

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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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JANUARY 5, 2024

Experiments should examine how “AI tutors” provide personalized feedback and explore the impact on learning and attitude-related outcomes for students, and how these outcomes compare to those achieved with more traditional resources.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. Certificates Certificates acknowledge a significant student achievement such as completion of a class or achieving a grade-specific standard.

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MAY 8, 2023

Better engagement, reduced pressure on students, and easy accessibility to learning are some of the many benefits that the education sector is receiving through technology. This is achieved through AI web-based study environments, simulations, and visualization.

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JUNE 17, 2024

But in leveling the playing field in terms of providing access to learning resources, they also throw up new concerns from a security perspective. Only those with the correct decryption key can access the original content. It enhances control over who can access specific pieces of information within large datasets.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

And what actually happened was that this dream that librarians and technologists and others had for decades—of expanding access to knowledge and making access to book collections widespread—that dream found the catalyst that was necessary in order to make it happen at the scale that was necessary to potentially achieve the vision.

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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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JUNE 19, 2024

Inclusive Design Inclusive design in educational technology is crucial to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, have equal access to learning opportunities. Ensure that the content is relevant to your curriculum goals and supports the learning objectives you want to achieve in your district.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

Below, we’ll explore how your institution can harness the potential of cloud tools to improve learning outcomes, accessibility, and data security. This means no more storing files on your device or a USB stick; you can access them from any device as long as you have the right credentials and an internet connection.

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APRIL 19, 2022

Nonetheless, if companies like Lumen successfully provide access to additional OER content that's high quality and free or low cost it will certainly reduce inequity, Kaji indicated. The picture we’re seeing is encouraging,” Karen Stout, president of Achieving the Dream, says. How Is It Used In Classrooms?

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MAY 15, 2024

The STEM+CS team develops every opportunity from a lens of inclusion and accessibility for all. Equity of opportunity accessibility is first and foremost in every initiative within STEM+CS. Research is foundational to sustaining and expanding access to all students.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

By 2028, New Jersey aims to double the number of high school students enrolled in at least one dual enrollment course, ensure all high schools provide dual enrollment options, and close access gaps to these programs for different groups of students. That push is evident at Brookdale. Good for Everyone?

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This could make quality education more affordable and accessible. Widening Achievement Gaps: Adaptive AI could allow gifted students to accelerate further ahead. Meanwhile, students who lack digital access or tech skills could fall further behind. There are many subtle complexities to teaching that AI currently cannot match.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Without interoperability, data silos emerge, making it difficult for stakeholders to access and use the full range of capabilities offered by different edtech products. The fact that we were very specific in what we were attempting to achieve was pivotal to our success. The best advice is to start with a solid use case.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

They cite homework’s impact on the achievement gap between students of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. This worries Pope, because engagement with learning is closely tied to academic achievement and mental wellbeing. They say students need time to exercise, socialize and recharge. It’s disheartening,” she says.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the Curriculum Access Team at Cincinnati Public Schools has been using Book Creator to ensure that every student has access to their learning. Used by educators from Pre-K through High School, Book Creator offers hundreds of accessibility features to engage even the most reluctant learners.

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MARCH 20, 2024

One thing we can do to support teachers is make AI accessible in a practical way to educators, [making it as easy as] asking about what's for dinner tonight or how I can plan my vacation. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Bowen, a principal research associate at the Urban Institute, wanted to fill the dearth of accessible teaching resources with sessions on coding, cartography, and—of course—Bowen’s pet-prolific workshop on data collection and visualization. Having role models makes it so much more accessible and easier to believe it’s achievable.”.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Cloud storage solutions enable you to access your study materials from anywhere, making it easier to study on the go. Breaking down larger goals into smaller milestones can make them more manageable and give you a sense of accomplishment as you achieve each one. Incorporate relaxation techniques into your routine to manage stress.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Indeed, a meta-analysis of research on this issue found a correlation between homework and achievement. Does homework cause achievement or do high achievers do more homework? When students are intrinsically motivated to do their homework, they are more engaged in the work, which in turn is associated with academic achievement.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I wrote this mantra on a sticky note and placed it on my desk as a daily reminder that my students’ right to access joy is just as important as academic rigor. After taking the assessment, our class report revealed that we had achieved almost two years of reading growth. We do not always have to perform labor before we access joy.

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JULY 16, 2024

You can achieve this by using clear, recognizable fonts like Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri. Thus, leveraging presentation templates can be a great way to achieve a well-structured layout that seamlessly integrates graphics. Thus, this practice is essential for achieving good grades and academic success.

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JULY 12, 2021

One, all assignments were created so that students could have access 24/7. Integrated in the instructions were screen recorded examples of what I wanted students to achieve in the form of the assignment. Equally as important is the instructional design of each lesson, its accessibility and real-life application for students.

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JUNE 8, 2024

A well-structured schedule helps maintain the reliability and accessibility of the Genius Bar, making it a dependable resource for the school community. These sessions can be an opportunity to offer constructive feedback, recognizing the achievements of the student leaders while also identifying areas for improvement.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Kaufman and Holmes published a report in February that suggests large and low-poverty middle schools tend to use achievement-based tracking more for math placements than their high-poverty counterparts. Students are often put on pathways and they don't realize that they have any choice in the matter, Kaufman says. That can work out.

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JULY 29, 2022

Children’s Health Is Crucial to Closing the Achievement Gap Student wellbeing—including physical and mental health—is deeply intertwined with learning outcomes. In another study , researchers administered academic achievement tests after children walked on a treadmill at a moderate pace. But that would be a mistake.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Will it diminish or overshadow the other myriad accomplishments they have achieved? For many families, a high school diploma is a huge accomplishment that not everyone has been able to achieve. Will it diminish or overshadow the other myriad accomplishments they have achieved?

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

By making the creative process more explicit and accessible, AI empowers students to overcome obstacles and express their unique perspectives. It won’t necessarily have those pedagogical pieces baked in or the accessibility and other edtech integrations that you need.

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JULY 17, 2022

In fact, typing is the portal through which we access the digital world and by helping our kids and students learn the proper typing habits and develop their typing skills we can be sure that they are equipped with a significant skill that will definitely help them thrive as learners.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It has been shown to improve student achievement in math, and is aligned with Common Core State Standards. This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device. With numerous fantastic alternatives accessible, there is no reason not to begin tutoring maths online right now!

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