The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights provides a video series on a variety of topics related to digital access in education, including how people with disabilities use technology along with identifying and remediating barriers to access. The introductory video provide insights on the importance of designing and delivering accessible experiences for individuals with disabilities.
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Predicting Words Ahead with Read&Write for Google Chrome
The Word Prediction feature of the Google Chrome extension Read&Write for Google Chrome provides a list of potential words someone might use next in a sentence. By default, the feature is set to predict ahead where a list of words appear without beginning the next word. With the feature active, a user need to generate their own word and instead choose a word from the options provided. Select the Read&Write for Google Chrome (purple puzzle piece) icon to open the toolbar. Select the crystal ball icon to activate word prediction. While activated, a list of potential words will be automatically generated. A user can select from the list by clicking on the word. A user could also use the key command of CTRL + the corresponding numeral of the word in the list. The following video is a short demonstration of how to use the Word Prediction feature in Read&Write for Google Chrome. At the time of this blog post’s publication, Read&Write for Google Chrome is available to every learner in Loudoun County Public Schools.
Listening to Equations Using the EquatIO ScreenShot Reader
Learners can listen to equations using the ScreenShot Reader feature of the Google Chrome extension EquatIO. Select ScreenShot Reader and lasso the equation or equations to be read aloud. EquatIO will take a moment to scan and convert the equation. Once finished, the equation will automatically be read aloud. Any learner who can listen to the equation can now have the equation provided in an auditory format. The following video is a short demonstration of how to use the ScreenShot Reader function in EquatIO. At the time of this blog post’s publication, EquatIO is available to every learner in Loudoun County Public Schools.
Collaboration Boards in NearPod
A function of Nearpod is an interactive, digital collaboration board where learners can share their ideas using a variety of modalities. They can record audio, upload video, type, and share images to express their thoughts.
Enjoy this short video reviewing the update which featured the new media formats.
STEMIEFest 2022
Registration for the 2022 STEMIEFest is now open! This virtual conference is organized by STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education (STEMIE). STEMIEFest is an opportunity for families, early childhood and early childhood special education professionals, and other educators to participate in learning experiences related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) as well as construct a model to support young children, with and without disabilities, in STEM learning. The 2022 event will runs from 12pm – 4pm EST on December 8th, 2022. Experience archived events from previous STEMIEFests as well!
Team Kentron Web Series
Team Kentron is a science fiction web series featuring local talent to help children of all ages learn different social skills. The series was created through a collaborative effort between Microsoft, A Place to Be, and Loudoun County Public Schools. Enjoy the trailer!
Advancing Digital Equity for All PDF
In spring 2022, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) hosted a series of conversations with leaders from community-based organizations, as well as families and learners furthest from digital opportunities. The “Advancing Digital Equity All” PDF features insights from these conversations to highlight the barriers and outlines potential solutions for increasing access to technology for learning.
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Open in new tab Become Read&Write for Google Chrome Certified
Texthelp, the company that produces the Read&Write for Google Chrome extension for literacy support, has created an online, self-paced learning experience called Read&Write for Education Academy to help anyone become familiar with the tool. Completing the course earns one a certification, a certificate, a badge, and tons of information on how better to use the product to design inclusive experiences.
Work alone or find some friends to work through it together! Either way, you can become Read&Write for Google Chrome certified! Read&Write for Google Chrome is currently available for anyone to use in LCPS.
October is AAC Awareness Month
October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month! The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication created a PDF titled AAC Etiquette that features a list of strategies to help improve communication exchanges when interacting with a person who uses AAC.
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Become EquatIO Certified
Texthelp, the company that produces the EquatIO extension for math and science support, has created an online, self-paced learning experience called EquatIO Academy to help anyone become familiar with the tool. Completing the course earns one a certification, a certificate, a badge, and tons of information on how better to use the product to design inclusive experiences.
Work alone or find some friends to work through it together! Either way, you can become EquatIO certified! EquatIO is currently available for anyone to use in LCPS.