Our latest thoughts from the world of technology in education & the workplace

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Peter* joined my GCSE resit maths class with all my other adults. Some were taking maths for the third or 4th time, but this was Peter’s first attempt. Peter was aged 74 and had left school 60 years previously. The courage from him to rejoin education inspired me, I was honoured to have him in my class. After an initial connection over the similar ages of my children and Peter’s grandchildren, we began with some assessments. Very quickly my teacher sense was alerted to the fact that there was a challenge Peter was facing. It became clear that Peter was struggling. His maths skills were great but the initial understanding of the question was a challenge.

When Peter joined SJ's class to resit his Maths GCSE at age 74, she couldn’t have anticipated how much she’d learn.

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This article was originally published on Nexus Education on 6th July 2022.

When Peter joined SJ's class to resit his Maths GCSE, she couldn’t have anticipated how much she’d learn. 

Tech & Learning’s annual awards celebrate the product and businesses who are transforming education in schools around the world:

"Tech & Learning’s panel of judges awarded the products and solutions to exhibitors at ISTELive 22 who show the greatest promise to the industry, according to the U.S.'s most tech-savvy and knowledgeable educators. Our judges chose the winners as examples of excellence in terms of value, quality, ease of use, and versatility.”

Our STEM tool creates expressions digitally and opens up new ways to create, solve, explore and collaborate on math and science content.

Equatio

Our newest product, is a web app PDF editor that allows you to transform and interact with documents on a completely different level.

OrbitNote

Math Teacher, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School

Ontario Certified Teacher

Equatio and OrbitNote won Tech & Learning’s Best of Show at ISTELive 2022. Tech & Learning’s annual awards celebrate the product and businesses who are transforming education in schools around the world.

Best of Show for OrbitNote and Equatio at ISTE 2022

Best of Show for OrbitNote and Equatio at ISTE Live 2022

We’re home from our Inclusive 365 Road Trip to ISTE 2022 and we have exciting news. Equatio and OrbitNote won Tech & Learning’s Best of Show at ISTELive 2022!  An event that attracts over 16,000 educators all sharing and learning from EdTech best practice.

ISTE Live 2022: 4 Steps to Build an Inclusive Learning Environment

What does an inclusive learning environment look like? That was one of the main questions I went to ISTE Live 2022 to answer. And I was not disappointed. 

As you reflect, regroup, and refuel for the next school year, here are four steps you can take to build an inclusive learning environment.

From embedding accessibility in organizational structure to collaborating with disabled influencers, there are several tips that may help you become more inclusive of people with disabilities throughout your digital campaign initiatives. 

Here are 12 tips to improve accessibility and inclusion across digital campaigns:


Here are 12 tips to improve accessibility and inclusion across digital campaigns.

12 tips to improve accessibility and inclusion across digital campaigns

What is one tip to improve digital campaigns so that they're accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities? 

We asked Digital Accessibility professionals and business leaders this question for their best tips. 

Now, over two years have passed and our virtual world has blossomed. Instead of fearing a reliance on technology, companies and schools around the world are embracing it. We have learned many things during this global crisis. We know for sure that technology is here to stay.

With this in mind, the need to prioritize digital accessibility is more important than ever. Before the pandemic, digital accessibility was not a key focus for many businesses or school districts. However, with much of the population now working and learning remotely, digital accessibility is a must-have. Individuals with disabilities must be supported at work and in the classroom.

The need to prioritize digital accessibility is more important than ever. Before the pandemic, digital accessibility was not a key focus for many businesses or school districts. However, with much of the population now working and learning remotely, digital accessibility is a must-have. Individuals with disabilities must be supported at work and in the classroom.

Retooling with assistive technology: from the classroom to the workplace

Retooling from the Classroom to the Workplace

When COVID-19 began to spread, businesses and schools had to suddenly shift to remote ways of working and learning. This uncovered a major problem. Most businesses and classrooms weren’t prepared to offer a fully remote-work or remote-learning experience. We were thrust into the world of technology and, for many, it was uncharted territory. Some pivoted without hesitation, while others struggled badly.

Being the Educator Your Students Need - Dwayne Reed Keynote

A look at how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion intersects with Universal Design for Learning and how the right EdTech tools can support your DEI goals.

Connecting the Dots Between UDL, DEI & EdTech

How do we ensure students have equal access to resources? An in-depth look at how learning tools like Read&Write and OrbitNote support learner independence and variability in alternative media.

Equitable and Accessible Course Materials

Exploring how Don Johnston Inc.'s (a Texthelp family brand) tools give everyone access to the curriculum in a way that promotes self-exploration, connecting with others and making a positive impact in the world.

Access for All: AT Tools to Allow Everyone to Express Who They Are and Impact the World

Creating an Equity Roadmap - Dwayne Reed Keynote

That's a wrap on this year's pre-summer Teacher PD event! Here's a round-up of what we learned.

8 Equitable Steps Towards Success in Education

That's a wrap on this year's pre-summer Teacher PD event! Here's a round-up of what we learned. 

That's a wrap on this year's pre-summer Teacher PD event! Here's a round-up of our key takeaways. 

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Normal ways of working

Best of Show for OrbitNote and Equatio at ISTE Live 2022

ISTE Live 2022: 4 Steps to Build an Inclusive Learning Environment

12 tips to improve accessibility and inclusion across digital campaigns

Retooling from the Classroom to the Workplace

8 Equitable Steps Towards Success in Education

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