August 2018 – Page 2 – EdTech Sandbox

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Fostering Troubleshooting Skills in Digital Learning Environments

Pixels&Praxis August 10, 2018 August 10, 2018andragogy, blog, EDTC 6104, equity, infrastructure, instructional coaching, ISTE Coaching Standard 3 Digital Age Learning Environments, ISTE Educator Standard 5 Designer, ISTE Student Standard 5 Computational Thinker, metacognition, motivation, online learners, persistence, student engagement, Troubleshooting

Evaluating, Selecting, and Managing Digital Tools

Tech Savy Kinders August 10, 2018 August 10, 2018Digital Age Learning Environments, EDTC 6104

With so many digital tools available for teachers and students to use and based on the ISTE Standard 3 for coaches, I wanted to know how coaches can evaluate, select, and manage these digital tools for teachers. To answer this …

Digital Tools for Students with Dyslexia

Ed Tech Dowd August 5, 2018 August 5, 2018coaching, Digital Age Learning Environments, EDTC 6104

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting 10-20% of children and adults. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that causes difficulty with language skills, specifically reading (IDA website). It is a disability that affects an individual throughout their life, although with interventions and supports people with dyslexia can become highly […]

Meeting Students Where They Are with Assistive Technologies in the ELA Classroom

Lauren N. Borrero August 5, 2018 August 5, 201803 - Digital age learning environments, EDTC 6104, ISTE Coaching Standard 3

Meeting the needs of all learners in our classrooms can be a challenge. Students bring a wide variety of needs from learning disabilities, physical impairments, to attention issues. Fortunately, there are many assistive technology options available that can help teachers to meet these needs. For this week’s post, I want to focus on ISTE Coaching […]

Developing Evaluation Criteria for EdTech Tools

cvladortiz August 4, 2018 August 4, 2018Digital Age Learning Environments, evaluation, ISTE coaching 3b, rubrics, tech tools

Digital tools in the classroom is an asset to learning. According to the U.S. Department of Education, technology in the classroom ushers in a new wave of teaching and learning that can enhance productivity, accelerate learning, increase student engagement and motivation, as well as, build 21st century skills, (U.S. Department of Education, n.d.). The offerings … Continue reading Developing Evaluation Criteria for EdTech Tools

Web Accessibility: A Team Approach

Pixels&Praxis August 3, 2018 August 3, 2018Accessibility, advocacy, blog, diversity, EDTC 6104, equity, Ethics, implementation management, individualized learning, infrastructure, ISTE Coaching Standard 1 Visionary Leadership, ISTE Coaching Standard 3 Digital Age Learning Environments, ISTE Coaching Standard 5 Digital Citizenship, ISTE Educator Standard 3 Citizen, ISTE Educator Standard 5 Designer, ISTE Student Standard 1 Empowered Learner, needs assessment, Professional Development, reflective practice, strategic planning, vision

Check out this dyslexic font. I’m not dyslexic, but I love using this font because I do have a bit of hyperopia. Fortunately, thanks to the accessibility features in the course LMS I use, both my dyslexic students and I can opt to have our … Continue readingWeb Accessibility: A Team Approach

Month: August 2018