Supporting Diversity & Inclusion: Four Tech Tips for Work
24th May 2019 -Technology has seeped into nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Its use is embedded in how we organize, how we’re entertained, how we connect, seek out knowledge, and it’s brought us closer together, advancing society in ways that could only have been dreamed of decades ago. But the benefits of technology, of course, have for a long time now moved far beyond enriching our personal lives or affording us novel conveniences.
Continue ReadingBuild the future with personalized learning
22nd May 2019 -It is frequently said that 65% of today’s school children will graduate into jobs that don’t currently exist. With this being said, preparing students for the world of work can become a bit of a challenge - how can you, as an educator, help your students to acquire skills for jobs that don’t yet exist?
With the act of forward-thinking, and adapting the core components of a ‘future building school’.
Continue ReadingEnable Accessibility in Locked Mode in Quizzes in Google Forms with Read&Write and EquatIO
16th May 2019 -In case you missed it, to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google announced several new updates to promote digital accessibility and inclusion for students with learning disabilities. In particular, they highlighted new partnerships for locked mode in Quizzes in Google Forms. Locked mode was beta released in the Fall of last year, allowing teachers to create Quizzes without the worry of students being able to search the web.
But what about students who need additional support for reading, writing and math during assessments? That’s where Read&Write for Google Chrome[TM] and EquatIO for Google[®]come in! Both Read&Write and EquatIO are now available for use while in locked mode.
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Continue Reading5 steps to inspire reading
13th May 2019 -Reading causes sparks to fly in the creative mind, and leaves the imagination bubbling with thoughts of adventure. Important for a student's development, students should be encouraged to read in school and at home. To help get students excited about reading, we have pulled together some ideas to inspire them to take themselves on a wondrous adventure.
Continue ReadingChampioning Workplace Diversity through Technology
10th May 2019 -Technology has changed the way we work, and in recent years the role of technology in the workplace has had a profound effect on creating inclusion and allowing those with hidden disabilities to not only enter the workforce, but to thrive.
Continue ReadingTransform PDFs with the Texthelp PDF Reader
1st April 2019 -Portable Document Format (PDF) files continue to be one of the most popular file formats found both on and off the web. They’re great when you need to retain formatting, restrict others from editing, or save a digital copy of a file. PDFs are also easily viewable on devices ranging from phones to Chromebooks.
However, when it comes to accessibility, engagement, and collaboration within PDFs, the file format falls short. That’s why we've created the Texthelp PDF Reader, which provides a speedy experience while integrating all the bells and whistles anyone looking to interact with PDFs would want. Read on to find out more.
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