Category: Study

Tips for Executing a Successful AT Plan

Posted on May 25, 2023 by In A.T. Devices, Android, iOS, Mac, PC, Productivity, Study
A teacher and her student using a tablet in class.
When it comes to successfully adopting assistive technology (AT) there’s a lot more that goes into it besides simply choosing the right technology. Developing and executing a successful AT plan takes planning, patience, and lots of adjustments along the way. That’s why we’ve developed specific techniques to ensure that you, your child, or your student…

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Built-in Accessibility Features for Students

Posted on April 29, 2022 by In iOS, PC, Productivity, Study
A teacher helping his students.
Student life can be challenging for anyone, and for persons with disabilities, this is especially true. Of course, there are plenty of tools and apps available to help overcome barriers surrounding disability and education, and we’ve explored many of those solutions in past e-bulletins. Unfortunately, some of these solutions require extensive training, funding/purchasing of equipment,…

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Chunking: A Memorization Strategy

Posted on March 04, 2022 by In Learning, Productivity, Study
A young man typing on his laptop.
Chunking is a process by which individual pieces of an information set are broken down and then grouped together in a meaningful whole. This strategy can be very helpful for short-term memory recall. Let’s use the example of a phone number to demonstrate: First, let’s assume that we can easily remember only 4 things at…

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5 Apps to Record Lectures or Meetings

Posted on January 21, 2022 by In Productivity, Study
A woman giving a presentation.
With virtually every smartphone on the planet coming pre-built with recording technology, it’s never been easier to record in-person lectures or meetings. But with so many choices being available, it might not always be easy to know which app is best suited for your needs, so today we are going to look at 5 apps…

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