Category: Productivity

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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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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Seesaw Remote Learning

Posted on June 05, 2020 by In Android, Apps, iOS, Learning, Mac, Math, Mobility, PC, Productivity, Reading, Writing
A close-up shot of someone writing on their laptop.
In recent years, online learning platforms have grown and improved dramatically. Course content is now typically being presented in line with Universal Design for Learning principles, and the platforms are typically faster and more user friendly then they were years ago. These platforms have become especially essential during recent months, where the COVID pandemic saw…

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TSheets Time Tracker

Posted on May 21, 2020 by In Apps, Productivity
A professional woman using a smartphone.
For individuals who struggle with executive functioning, staying on task and on time can be a real struggle. And, if you are a manager or supervisor, managing individuals who struggle with executive functioning comes with its own unique set of challenges. The app that we are looking at today seeks to alleviate some of those…

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