Nearpod Interactive Instruction

Posted on September 16, 2021 by In Android, iOS, Learning, Mac, PC
A boy attending a virtual class
We’ve talked about a few different virtual learning systems in the past, but with the pandemic still ongoing, not to mention an overall attitude shift towards virtual instruction, we thought it would be worth looking at another contender in the interactive lesson space. This technology is especially interesting to the assistive technology community because of […]

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Simple Sentence Builder

Posted on September 07, 2021 by In iOS, Learning, Reading
A young girl learning at home
Learning to read is one of the most important and fundamental milestones in every student’s education. It is also an experience that is unique to each and every individual, and the challenges that come for each student are also unique. Luckily, there are apps available for students who struggle with basic reading/writing skills, and many […]

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Freedom: A Productivity App

Posted on July 30, 2021 by In PC, Productivity
A man using a smartphone while studying
When you’re working from a PC, it’s not always easy to stay on task. Social media, video games, and other distractions are just a click away, so if you’re someone who is already prone to distraction, being your most productive self-online might require some extra tools. Task management apps like Todoist or Microsoft To Do […]

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Popplet – A Mind Mapping Tool

Posted on June 18, 2021 by In iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Productivity
Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a concept that’s been around in some form or another for decades, but recent innovations in technology have made this concept especially accessible. iPads for example, (as well as other types of tablets) are perfect for creating mind/concept maps, as users can pinch and zoom and move concepts and images around with […]

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Vico SmartBoard

Posted on June 11, 2021 by In iOS, Learning, Productivity
Classroom teacher in front of whiteboard
Remote technology has been growing at an unprecedented pace. Internet speeds have gotten faster, hardware has gotten cheaper, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has cemented the need for workable “remote access” technology. We’ve mentioned in previous articles that tutoring might be difficult to acquire, expensive, and potentially against current COVID-19 protocols, but what if there […]

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