7 examples of assistive technology in healthcare
12th November 2020 -As we strive to make our communities more inclusive, healthcare professionals have made huge innovative leaps in the space of assistive technology. Assistive technology refers to any products or pieces of equipment that enhance learning, working or any day-to-day activities for those living with a disability.
To learn more about the various types of devices on the market, we interviewed seven business professionals who work within this vertical. They shared examples of different types of assistive technology and how they better the lives of the individuals who use them on a daily basis. Keep reading to learn more about them!
Continue ReadingWebinar recap: Teaching in a changing landscape
11th November 2020 -On Tuesday November 10 we hosted a webinar to take a look at how education has changed over this past year, where things are heading and how students can move forward with rigor and without barriers. Lots of interesting points were raised about access to technology, key challenges for the future and supporting students throughout.
Continue Reading3 easy ways to get involved with SXSWedu 2021
11th November 2020 -South by Southwest® (SXSW) is the largest festival of its kind for creative professionals around the world. For those not familiar, the event is actually a series of conferences and festivals that encompass music, film and emerging technologies. While SXSW includes a number of events, the SXSWedu Conference and Festival looks specifically at learning and innovation in education.
Continue ReadingStudent writing analytics at the touch of a button
11th November 2020 -Some time ago we introduced the WriQ student experience to allow your students to take control of their own writing achievement. With access to their own Dashboard and WriQMeter, students are able to track their writing burst measures, along with other key analytics, in real time to help them understand their own writing progress. Today, we’re excited to let you know that teachers will now have access to that data as well, so you can delve a little deeper into each student's progress.
Continue Reading3 ways to improve student writing with tech
11th November 2020 -According to data from the National Assessment of Student Performance, two-thirds of K-12 students are not writing at levels expected for their grade level. The fundamental issue is that, nationally, writing has not been given the same attention as math and reading.
When writing is not a priority in elementary school, it becomes difficult to teach by middle school when large class sizes are the norm. This begs for technology intervention.
Continue Reading3 ways to improve student writing with tech
11th November 2020 -According to data from the National Assessment of Student Performance, two-thirds of K-12 students are not writing at levels expected for their grade level. The fundamental issue is that, nationally, writing has not been given the same attention as math and reading.
When writing is not a priority in elementary school, it becomes difficult to teach by middle school when large class sizes are the norm. This begs for technology intervention.
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