Group items tagged

Science Writer steps students through the process of writing a report with introduction, methods, results, and conclusion sections. Students draft, revise, and edit their report, using just-in-time support from pedagogical agents who offer models and information about how to write each section. They may also access content and editing checklists to help them evaluate their writing and make revisions. And finally, students can use the embedded text-to-speech tool to listen to their writing to see if it "sounds right" and to listen to any of the directions and instructional material, as well as accessing vocabulary definitions. Each student has their own Science Writer account and teach

has been designed as an interactive Internet search task to guide pupils through making more discerning use of information presented online. The task includes a range of spoof material to help show primary pupils how to evaluate what they read online, and how to be selective about the information they find. The tasks are presented to pupils as an interactive Webquest. There is a section for teachers which includes a series of lessons and explanations of what the pupils are learning about better online searching as they complete each webquest.

iPad academy instructions on how to add the speak selection to any text editing app.   Go to settings: General: Accessibility:  tap speak selection from the list adjust the speaking rate.  Now you will have the option to speak your selected phrases or words in your document 

HOw to scan documents with Android devices

The Kentucky Virtual Library presents: How to do Research. a Great visual on how to conduct research

How to use the Ink Equation Feature in Office 2016

blog on how to use Picknic to edit pictures

This website is intended to provide information about the provision of assistive technology (commonly referred to as "AT") in the K-12 school setting, to Illinois educators and parents.  The determination of a student's need for AT, selection of the appropriate AT, implementation of AT services and ongoing support for a student using AT is an critical process requiring many individuals, including a wide variety of school professionals as well as the student and their parents or guardians, to work together to determine how the student can best meet his or her educational objectives.

Richard Byrne provides a nice description on how to convert PDFs to Google docs to make them more accessible. 

HOw to get your Kindle notes into your Evernote account

Instructions on how to install the bookarklet with an iPad

iPad Academy how tos do several things on the ipad

video on how to set up ipad restrictions 

How to Manage Accessibility Features in Windows 10

how to manuals for various programs.

free tools from conceptual math that teaches fractions. videos on how to use the free tools

aryticle on how to install free add on and how to save files in DAISY format

Microsoft office how-tos for schools

Richard Byrne provides a nice detailed tutorial on how to Create Google Calendar Event Reminders for students who use Google Calendar as their planner. 

How to Use PECS & PECS Phase III App Review for the iPad!!