Education How Can Computers Help Children Learn to Read? June 30, 2022 by Amy Foxwell Computers play an essential role in boosting equity in many areas of modern society. As our world grows more digitized, the information we have direct… Read the full article
Education How Bad Employee Training Can Lead To High Training Costs June 23, 2022 by Amy Foxwell Smart companies know the value of professional development. Here’s why investing in employee training costs can improve your bottom line.
Education Approved Uses for ESSER, GEER, and Other CARES Act Funds in Education June 21, 2022 by Amy Foxwell The COVID-19 pandemic hit schools hard, forcing more than 90% of students into unprecedented distance learning scenarios—many of which were less effective than you’d hope.… Read the full article
Accessibility Accessibility In Education: 5 Ways to Help June 16, 2022 by Amy Foxwell Education is a necessity that has historically challenged some students more than others. When schools and classrooms require students to learn through a singular method… Read the full article
Assistive Technology 4 Benefits of Speech to Text for Educators June 14, 2022 by Amy Foxwell Being an educator comes with ample rewards and challenges. While instilling knowledge and a love for learning in students can be a fulfilling experience, many… Read the full article
Assistive Technology Read-Along Technology and Other Resources for Struggling Readers April 11, 2022 by Jean-Rémi Larcelet-Prost Nearly every teacher has encountered this scenario: A child comes to school unable to read. He has difficulty recognizing letters and has trouble with the… Read the full article
Education e-Learning Voices: Text to Speech or Voice Actors? April 8, 2022 by Amy Foxwell For companies building out their e-learning curriculum, we can’t stress enough the importance of adding an audio component to materials. Learning and development (L&D) professionals… Read the full article
Education Universal Design for Learning: A Comprehensive Introduction March 18, 2022 by Amy Foxwell Every learner has preferred methods for obtaining, comprehending, and retaining information. Some are visual learners, some are auditory learners, and some are kinesthetic learners. However,… Read the full article
Education The Case for Digital Inclusivity, from the Classroom to the Workplace March 17, 2022 by Amy Foxwell You’ve heard of “digital inclusion,” but what is it, exactly? The Building Digital Communities Framework for Action offers a concise definition: Digital inclusion is the… Read the full article
Education Text to Speech in College Classes: Reviewing the Research March 8, 2022 by Amy Foxwell Today in higher education, there is an increasing amount of educational content provided in many different formats, which means an increase in the barriers to… Read the full article
Education Accessibility for Learning Management Systems September 8, 2021 by Amy Foxwell This time, we’re discussing LMS (Learning Management System) platforms and the considerations educational institutions and companies should bear in mind when shopping for or using… Read the full article
Education Text to Speech and Assessment Accommodations April 6, 2021 by Amy Foxwell Thankfully, there are a growing number of accommodations in today’s learning landscape. With continued focus on accessibility, assessment accommodations are key to giving all learners… Read the full article