Author: AT HelpDesk

How to: Use Microsoft 365 in the Classroom

Posted on September 17, 2020 by In Android, Apps, How to:, iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Productivity, Reading, Writing
Students using AT in the classroom
With another school year beginning, we thought it would be a great time to talk about using Microsoft 365 in the classroom. This suite of productivity apps is constantly growing and improving, and new accessibility features and educationally focused improvements are constantly being added. Especially with the unique challenges that we are faced with in…

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Android Accessibility Suite

Posted on August 20, 2020 by In Android, Apps, Mobility, Productivity, Reading, Vision, Writing
A blind man using his Android Smartphone
In recent years, Google has gone to great lengths to bolster the accessibility of Android devices. And although iOS still wins top honors for built-in accessibility, Google has released some interesting accessibility add-ons that warrant some further discussion. The Android Accessibility Suite is a free add-on that can be downloaded via Google Play store. This…

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Rivet Reading App

Posted on July 30, 2020 by In Android, Apps, iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Reading
Since the recent COVID-19 epidemic, educators, parents, and students have been forced to re-examine at-home learning. And while it’s still too early to say for sure, it looks like in a lot of locations around the world, at-home learning is going to account for at least half of a student’s education, at least for the…

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AT Help Desk Summer Schedule

Posted on June 24, 2020 by In Discussion, News
With another school year under our belts, we are now moving to our summer schedule, which means that e-bulletins will be posted on a monthly basis until September 10th, after which point our regular schedule will resume. Stay tuned:• Our first September e-bulletin will be a “how-to” on using Microsoft 365 in the classroom, and,•…

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Trello Virtual Whiteboard App

Posted on June 18, 2020 by In Android, iOS, PC, Productivity, Writing
A person using a task management app on their smartphone and laptop
Whiteboards are a great tool for planning and organizing projects, but sometimes physical and practical limitations such as the recent COVID-19 epidemic make it difficult for individuals to consistently follow up on and fully utilize the concept. This is especially true for individuals who alternate between their home and office. If you keep your whiteboard…

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