The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome for All!

student, start with the premise that no matter the circumstances, there is no one to blame.

presume everyone, regardless of an identified disability, is competent.

What is the difference between educational/instructional technology and assistive technology?

Due to the visual nature, vocabulary, and structure of many AAC systems, learning language using an AAC device can help students practice new vocabulary and sight words while learning the structure or syntax of language.

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many low-tech items were more portable, more immediately available (and, coincidentally, more cost effective), and could be used more ubiquitously.

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The ISTE Standards for Educators encourage educators to model learning for students, to seek out leadership opportunities, to contribute productively as global citizens, to collaborate to solve authentic problems, to design powerful educational experiences for everyone, and to facilitate the integration of technology to support student-centered ach

At the heart of the maker movement is the notion that anyone and everyone is driven to use their imagination to create.