iA Writer: Distraction-Free Writing

Posted on October 01, 2020 by In Productivity, Writing
A close-up shot of someone writing on their laptop.
There’s no doubt that we live in a distracting time. With an almost constant connection to our phones, emails, and social media, it can sometimes seem impossible to truly “get away from it all” and stay focused, especially when writing. Now imagine you’re someone who struggles with staying focused and on task, and you’re trying […]

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FastFig: Calculator and Word Processor

Posted on September 24, 2020 by In Mac, Math, PC, Productivity
A person using their laptop for math.
With math being the most tutored subject in school, there are no doubt many learners who are especially struggling during this pandemic, particularly those students who are not able to find or afford tutoring. The app that we are looking at today is well suited for students who struggle with math but do not have […]

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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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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
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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