EDTECH at Boise State University

PD and workshops for those interested in furthering their knowledge on assistive technologies.

Assistive technology (AT) is available to help individuals with many types of disabilities - from cognitive problems to physical impairment. This article will focus specifically on AT for individuals with learning disabilities (LD). The use of technology to enhance learning is an effective approach for many children.

Provides an overview of assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities. It tells what assistive technology is for learning disabilities, the types of learning problems addressed by assistive technology, and the kinds of assistive technology tools available. The article also lists several factors to consider when evaluating assistive technology products for the learning disabled child.

Article describing different assistive technologies in classroom settings and content areas.

This site covers a variety of technologies, devices, and strategies that assist students with cognitive disabilities, especially academic challenges.

This chart, organized by the Georgia Department of Education, provides a snapshot of the major assistive technologies available for English classrooms and what academic levels they are suited for.

The DO-IT Center's goal is to empower people with disabilities through technology and education. There are a wealth of resources here, some of which are specifically geared towards students and educators. They promote awareness and accessibility in both the classroom and the workplace.

From CollegeStats.org, a list of mobile apps, software, and online resources for different types of disabilities that might affect college students.

This collection includes articles, interviews, papers, and presentations about issues involving disability, libraries, and higher education.

Examples of apps and tools to assist with assistive technology implementation

Great article about assistive technologies that can be implemented in a science class.

An article by Education Weekly that explores the integration of math and ELA concreting both subjects.

NEA has provided a list of curriculum resources for STEM in the classroom. A lot of these resources can be integrated into multiple subjects for an effective STEM classroom.

This website offers step by step instructions on how to integrate subjects into physical education and vice versa. In addition, it offers several links to actual lesson plans and ideas.

Great article about how this teacher incorporates ELA into PE. He has four great ideas on incorporating ELA! Very engaging.

This is a list of free tech tools for social studies. In addition to these tools, the author also gives us tips to set up a fabulous social studies classroom.

A list of apps and websites for teaching social studies. There are snapshots of the resources with grade level and pricing. There are also active links to the different resources.

TESOL blog has a paragraph on digital story telling and has a helpful hint with a link to Language Experience Approach where it is recommended to write stories about the student's personal or shared experiences. It is recommended in the blog to use this personal approach to writing with digital storytelling.

Children through Adult ELL story lesson advantages and advice.

Examines 4 common obstacles that teachers and administrators face

Explains challenges with incorporating and implementing technology

A PDF link that outlines a lot of different ways that a variety of technologies can be integrated into physical education.