Category: iOS

Socratic: A Companion App for Learning

Posted on February 11, 2021 by In Android, iOS, Learning
A young woman using headphones and a laptop to study.
With the advent of the internet, our ability to independently learn and research has grown immeasurably. It’s almost hard to imagine today that students once had to rely solely on textbooks, books, or encyclopedias for research. And while that method might have worked fine for the majority of students, what about individuals with disabilities related…

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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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Rivet Reading App

Posted on July 30, 2020 by In Android, Apps, iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Reading
Two girls using their tablet.
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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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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Nebo Note Taking

Posted on June 11, 2020 by In Android, iOS, Learning, PC, Writing
A person using a stylus on a tablet.
Note-taking has evolved greatly over the years, and while it all originally started with pen and paper, the latest in note-taking technology does not stray too far from that format. Because of the digital revolution, technology has become smaller and easier to use, so now, digitizing notes does not have to mean sitting in front…

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