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Inclusive by Design: Sharing Insights for Crafting Accessible Conferences

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Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

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Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought. Exploring the intersectionality of DEI and Accessibility.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Whether it’s a learning disability, physical impairment, or sensory issue, recognizing these elements will guide you in selecting the right technological tools. By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively.

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Computational Thinking and Physics

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Description of the activity: Teaching physics not only requires logical thinking but also provides opportunities for its development. Logical thinking plays a crucial role in coding and programming, making physics lessons essential for fostering computational thinking.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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They’ve changed into online treasure hubs to help kids access education. The digital library has introduced an approach connecting students to personalized methods to access their courses. As long as you have access to a screen and internet, you can open millions of books and the whole world’s information.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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PE Physical activities during winter often become calisthenics or personal fitness, exercises that can be done indoors or in the gym. jumping jacks, sit-ups, and deep knee bends) to learn the concept that 10 sets of 10 equal 100. Another indoor physical activity is walking 100 steps and measuring where you end up.

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Helping Students Think With Their Whole Bodies

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Those who design our tech, she argues, are particularly prone to a brain-bound vision of the mind, forgetting that users of smartphone apps and computers are situated in bodies and move about the world in physical space with others. Situated cognition is the idea that where we are, our physical environment, affects the way that we think.

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