Tag: Apps

Quizlet – Incorporating AT into the Classroom

Posted on April 13, 2017 by In Apps, Learning
A tablet and a stack of books in the classroom
Do you have students with AT in your class? Not sure how to connect with them through their AT? Quizlet (new window) is a great way for teachers to connect with students who use assistive technology in the classroom and even those who don’t. Introducing technology into the classroom gives an alternative to traditional teaching methods…

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AT Writing Supports you already have!

Posted on March 21, 2017 by In Android, Apps, iOS, PC, Writing
A typewriter, paper, book, and pen
Did you know that writing support is right at your fingertips? If you use Windows 10 (new window)  or a handheld device, you can activate a key feature called voice recognition (new window), also known as speech to text, or Dictation. Simply talk to your device and it will translate your words into text or…

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Early Assistive Technology Confidence Leads to Smooth Transitions

Posted on February 16, 2016 by In Apps, Interviews, Learning, Writing
A man helping a student with their tablet and PC
We interviewed Harvey High School’s methods and resource teacher, Erika Hallett, about how Assistive Technology has affected her school, and how her students’ knowledge and adoption of Assistive Technology has positively affected their ability to transition from high school into post-secondary education, and beyond. Can you give us a picture of what things were like…

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Note taking

Posted on October 24, 2015 by In Apps, Writing
A pen and paper
Fall is upon us. School is in full swing, and everyone is back to the grind. Whether you are in class or preparing for your next meeting, chances are you may need to take some notes. There are many great apps out there designed to help you stay organized by keeping your notes, ideas, photos,…

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