Accessibility Latest about Accessibility The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program Could End. Here’s Why That Might Not Be Bad for Schools By Erik Ofgang published 6 February 24 John Harrington, chief executive officer of Funds for Learning, discusses Affordable Connectivity and E-Rate. Exploring the Essential Elements of Inclusive Technology Systems By Eileen Belastock published 31 August 23 How to ensure inclusive technology systems so all learners can access learning tools and resources Virtual ASL Interpreters: 5 Tips for Using Technology to Improve Accessibility By Erik Ofgang published 20 October 22 Live streaming virtual ASL interpreters can help schools overcome a shortage in ASL educators. Here are some best practices. What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? By Erik Ofgang published 30 September 22 The Universal Design for Learning framework seeks to engage all students with accessible, relevant, and meaningful learning. How to Write in Plain Language for Teaching By Ray Bendici published 21 December 21 Using plain language for school websites and family communication is an effective way to assure understanding, especially when translation is involved 3 Starting Points to Address Dimensions of Digital Equity By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 13 October 21 Three dimensions of digital equity need to be addressed to successfully support learning Accessible Websites: Best Practices for Educators By Ray Bendici last updated 31 August 21 Creating accessible websites allows educators to connect with students, parents, families, and the widest possible audience How Schools Use Drones to Deliver Internet to Students By Erik Ofgang published 22 March 21 A school district in Wisconsin has launched a pilot program to explore delivering internet to students via drone How to Use Assistive Technology During Remote and Blended Learning By Sascha Zuger published 19 November 20 Assistive technology is key to ensuring that all students have access to learning Classroom Tools Rather than Back to ‘Normal,’ Let’s Get Back to Something Better By Annie Galvin Teich published 16 November 20 Passionate educator Cornelius Minor challenges his New York City colleagues to create a more inclusive and engaged learning environment 1 2 3 4 5 6 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MORE FROM TECH & LEARNING...1Top Sites for Differentiated Instruction2The Importance of Working With (Not Through) Technology3CASE STUDY: Jamestown, NY Public Schools Create District Of The Future With LG Createboards In Every Classroom4AI Chatbot Friendships: Potential Harms and Benefits For Students 5What to Know About Buying Drones for Schools
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program Could End. Here’s Why That Might Not Be Bad for Schools By Erik Ofgang published 6 February 24 John Harrington, chief executive officer of Funds for Learning, discusses Affordable Connectivity and E-Rate.
Exploring the Essential Elements of Inclusive Technology Systems By Eileen Belastock published 31 August 23 How to ensure inclusive technology systems so all learners can access learning tools and resources
Virtual ASL Interpreters: 5 Tips for Using Technology to Improve Accessibility By Erik Ofgang published 20 October 22 Live streaming virtual ASL interpreters can help schools overcome a shortage in ASL educators. Here are some best practices.
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? By Erik Ofgang published 30 September 22 The Universal Design for Learning framework seeks to engage all students with accessible, relevant, and meaningful learning.
How to Write in Plain Language for Teaching By Ray Bendici published 21 December 21 Using plain language for school websites and family communication is an effective way to assure understanding, especially when translation is involved
3 Starting Points to Address Dimensions of Digital Equity By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 13 October 21 Three dimensions of digital equity need to be addressed to successfully support learning
Accessible Websites: Best Practices for Educators By Ray Bendici last updated 31 August 21 Creating accessible websites allows educators to connect with students, parents, families, and the widest possible audience
How Schools Use Drones to Deliver Internet to Students By Erik Ofgang published 22 March 21 A school district in Wisconsin has launched a pilot program to explore delivering internet to students via drone
How to Use Assistive Technology During Remote and Blended Learning By Sascha Zuger published 19 November 20 Assistive technology is key to ensuring that all students have access to learning
Rather than Back to ‘Normal,’ Let’s Get Back to Something Better By Annie Galvin Teich published 16 November 20 Passionate educator Cornelius Minor challenges his New York City colleagues to create a more inclusive and engaged learning environment
