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Joy Ray

Google Chrome Apps & Extensions - 0 views

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    Various Chrome Extensions and Apps with nifty assistive technology features and uses. The majority of these apps and extensions included on this board are FREE. | See more about extensions, mind maps and evernote.
Joy Ray

Google Chrome A.T. - Community - Google+ - 1 views

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    This community was created to celebrate the many Apps and Extensions made by developers which serve the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. We also developed a searchable Google Database to collect Apps and Extensions that serve the particular challenges anyone might face while working in the Cloud, specifically for the Chrome Browser.
Jill Abair

Tablets in the Classroom A Practical Guide to Planning and Deploying Large-Scale Table... - 0 views

  • To provide students with a more engaging, individualized learning experience, Central Unified is transitioning from traditional textbooks and working with a publisher to develop customized, interactive learning materials that will adapt to students’ learning levels and abilities.
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  • . CCSD had the tablets preconfigured and installed a district image and set of district apps,
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  • it worked best to have consistency across schools,
  • Through the pilot, we learned that even though consistency is good, we need to give the students as much flexibility and freedom as possible so they can personalize the device and put the apps they want on it. That way they have ownership and feel responsible for the device.
  • The initial deployment includes tasks such as asset tagging, kitting and custom imaging. The tablets are removed from their retail packaging and assembled into “kits” as necessary — for example, adding a headset and case — and given an initial charge
  • A tablet initiative should involve extensive professional development and training for teachers and IT/support staff
  • Involve teachers in the planning process.
  • Provide teachers with a variety of opportunities
  • Don’t neglect professional development/training on new equipment for technology staff
  • Procure a stockpile of replacement devices to prevent learning from grinding to a halt due to a device problem
  • Areas to measure include attendance, student engagement, teacher and student feedback on the
  • learning experience, student outcomes, test scores, levels of independent learning and use of collaboration
  • TABLET INITIATIVE CHECKLIST
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