Posts Categorized: Assistive Technology

Digital Accessibility Resources to Empower All Learners

Digital Accessibility Resources to Empower All Learners

Technology is most powerful when it empowers everyone. Apple.com One of the first times I heard George Couros speak he said, “Technology is not just a tool. It can give learners a voice that they may not have had before.” The statement resonated with me to such a degree that I have it on a… Read more

Getting Started with Google Voice Typing

Getting Started with Google Voice Typing

Text-to-Speech That Actually Works I remember trying voice-to-text software in the late 1990s. In addition to a lack of accuracy, I had to speak slower than I could already type. Thankfully, voice-to-text software has come a long way since then. Google voice typing is incredibly accurate and fast enough to be used as a real… Read more

Improve Reading Comprehension with Text-to-Speech: iPad Multi-Sensory Reading

Improve Reading Comprehension with Text-to-Speech: iPad Multi-Sensory Reading

Text-To-Speech Text-to-Speech isn’t just for students with low-vision. It can also be beneficial to students experiencing a range of literacy difficulties. Read-aloud tools have been shown to positively impact reading comprehension for individuals with reading disabilities. While more studies are needed, other potential benefits of this multi-sensory reading approach include: Improved word recognition. Promoting student… Read more

iPad Accessibility Apps – Level The Playing Field

iPad Accessibility Apps – Level The Playing Field

iPad Accessibility Apps – Level The Playing Field The iPad’s built-in accessibility features are amazing for empowering all learners. Here’s a round-up of iPad Accessibility Apps to further help level the playing field. Part 1: Vision Part 2: Hearing Part 3: Speech Part 4: Physical and Motor Part 5: Learning and Literacy Part 1: Accessibility… Read more

MacBook Assistive Technology for Inclusive Learning

MacBook Assistive Technology for Inclusive Learning

MacBook Assistive Technology for Inclusive Learning An introduction to assistive technologies built into the MacBook I’m not an expert on assistive technology, but I have made learning more about it a priority. I was inspired by Louis Perez, a fellow Apple Distinguished Educator, who is an expert in assistive technology. Louis made me think differently… Read more