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The Assistive Technology Blog
"The Assistive Technology Blog" is a publication of the Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at VCU (not to be confused with AssistiveTechnologyBlog.com, also reviewed here by FCTD). It is a very simply organized blog of hundreds of resources that can be accessed by month or by by these categories: - Assistive Technologies - AT and Standardized Assessment - AT and Transition - AT for Math ...
Published: 2013 by Susanne Croasdaile , Reviewed: April 01, 2013
StudyBlue
The Study Blue website is designed to give high school and college students - and teachers - a place to study online or when mobile. Free access is provided via the website or through social media. Students can connect with other students and teachers can set up study tools. The site includes flashcards and online notes. Students can use the pre-made online flashcards or they can create their own, just ...
Published: 2013 by StudyBlue, Inc. , Reviewed: May 15, 2013
Fun Educational Apps
Created by a parent, the Fun Educational Apps site reviews iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch applications. The range of listed software is enormous, with the reviews sorted by age (from 1 to 12+) and by specific categories (reading, math, science, etc.) to make searching simple. Free and low cost applications are featured, though costs vary widely across all the reviewed software. Giveaways are common as are sales from developers and ...
Published: 2012 by Fun Educational Apps , Reviewed: April 26, 2013
Doorway Online
Doorway Online is a collection of free learning activities originally developed with funding from the Scottish Borders Council in 2009. Since that time the activities have increased in scope to include Literacy, Math, Typing and Memory activities. The site includes accessible educational activities that learners will find easy to use independently. Each exercise has a range of accessibility and difficulty options. Accessibility is found through keyboard, mouse, touchscreen or scanning ...
Published: 2012 by Doorway Online , Reviewed: November 13, 2012
Adapted Mind
Adapted Mind offers online skill-building for mathematics and reading concepts for grades 1-6. Several lessons in each grade level are available for free and the lessons can be viewed online at home or in a classroom. Clicking the "Start Math" or "Start Reading" buttons displays lessons sorted by grade level, with easy site navigation to focus on different skill sets for either subject. Alongside the free resources, Adapted Mind has ...
Published: 2012 by Adapted Mind , Reviewed: December 07, 2012
Panther Dice
Panther Dice is a simple but powerful tool for inclusion of everyone in play. Built on the universal design principle that technology can be designed to work for a much wider spectrum of people and abilities, the Panther Dice app for iPad, iTouch and iPhone provides a game environment where just about anyone can be a full participant in any game that involves rolling dice. This app is one of ...
Published: 2012 by www.panthertechnology.com , Reviewed: October 11, 2012
Panther Math Paper
Math Paper is a universally designed iPad app that provides access to math tools previously not available to those requiring alternative access to math computation. Problems from early addition through complex algebra can be worked on the Math Paper grid in much the same way as one might do with a pencil. It is not a calculator, but a work area to enable many students with varying abilities to be ...
Published: 2012 by Panther Technology , Reviewed: February 20, 2013
Panther Calculator
Panther Calculator is a basic calculator for adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and finding square roots, developed using principles of universal design. Universal design (UD) is design methodology which meets the needs of the widest possible group of potential users. Part of the theory is that if it is designed with the needs of people with disabilities in mind, it is going to be designed better for everyone. The result with ...
Published: 2012 by Panther Technology , Reviewed: February 20, 2013
Lauren S. Enders, MA, CCC-SLP
Lauren Enders, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and assistive technology consultant who has created an extensive collection of links to AT devices, tablet apps, software and related resources. Using the online bulletin board Pinterest, Ms. Enders invites other service providers, teachers, and parents to share their own favorite resources. The site serves as a forum in which participants can discuss the strengths and weaknesses of individual products and share ...
Published: 2012 by Lauren S. Enders, MA, CCC-SLP , Reviewed: 2 days ago
Brightstorm
Brightstorm is a website that offers tutoring for math, science, and English. It also offers test prep for SAT, ACT, and AP. The website is easy to navigate and there is a TON of information, including videos that address both basic and complex concepts. Videos offer help with homework and topics can be accessed through a wide selection of textbooks that are currently used in school classrooms. Transcripts of the ...
Published: 2012 by Brightstorm , Reviewed: December 03, 2012
MathTV
MathTV.com and its sister site, XYZHomework.com, combine to offer a multi-lingual, multi-sensory and interactive math learning environment. At MathTV.com a user can order print and/or online textbooks on various math topics. The site provides access to videos (uncaptioned) of several different educators teaching each concept in their own words. One educator presents each concept in Spanish. A 6-month MathTV Premium Membership provides access to all textbooks and videos for that ...
Published: 2012 by Charles P. McKeague , Reviewed: May 31, 2012
Math Village
Math Village, "It takes a village to raise a mathematician..." is a collection of resources to provide mathematics support and practice for middle school students. It covers a wide range of math topics from expressions to fractions to equations. Each topic has numerous subtopics or concepts, each with a video tutorial describing the concept, example problems, and an interactive applet that helps the student step through the process of solving ...
Published: 2012 by Duane Habecker , Reviewed: May 09, 2012
Teachers with Apps
Teachers with Apps is a group of individuals who consult and/or field test apps that are being developed for use by children who learn better with technology. Teachers and software developers who create apps for use with the I-Pad can pay a fee to Teachers with Apps to receive a consultation or have them field test the new app before continuing with the process of licensing and marketing the app. ...
Published: 2012 by Teachers with Apps , Reviewed: June 21, 2012
Quizlet
A first impression is that Quizlet is online flash cards. Students can make their own, or choose from millions of flash card sets created by others. There is more to it than flashcards though, as users can use six different study modes including multiple choice tests and study games. Users can add images and listen to audio, and even study on the go with one of the of Quizlet-compatible mobile ...
Published: 2012 by Quizlet , Reviewed: May 02, 2013
ABCya
ABCya is a collection of educational games for grades K through 5th grade, created by and/or approved by licensed teachers. All of the games are free and are modeled from primary grade lessons for the purpose of providing interactive learning. The games have a strong emphasis on math or reading (or both) and all levels have the option for spoken directions. The selection of games and activities is extensive. And...they ...
Published: 2012 by ABCya.com , Reviewed: 3 days ago
MyScript Calculator
A "free handwriting calculator for your iPhone or iPad," this is an easy and intuitive app that allows you to write mathematical expressions on the screen. MyScript converts numbers and symbols to digital text and calculates the results. Instead of hitting buttons, you can use your own handwriting to write any arithmetic formula. There is no keyboard. It even recognizes numbers that are not closed or perfectly written, such as ...
Published: 2012 by Vision Objects , Reviewed: April 25, 2013
BuzzMath
Buzz Math is an online math program. It is intended for middle school students to practice math skills. Different areas of math can be accessed. Problems are presented and the student can find out if he answered each problem correctly. There is a help button to explain what the student did wrong if he answered incorrectly. Buzz Math can be used at school or at home. There is an online ...
Published: 2011 by BuzzMath , Reviewed: February 02, 2012
YouTube Teachers
YouTube EDU is a website designed for teachers to create videos to support their teaching of difficult concepts in the classroom. Teachers sign up to participate and then they create a video and upload it. The videos can be viewed by students in that teacher's classroom, and also by students anywhere that has access to YouTube EDU. This is a great visual resource to accompany teaching, especially of math and ...
Published: 2011 by YouTube EDU , Reviewed: January 06, 2012
Assistive Technology for Mathematics
This is the 8th chapter of the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative's guide, “Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT) 5th Edition. Like the rest of the ASNAT guide, this chapter, “Assistive Technology for Mathematics,” uses the SETT framework to help IEP teams identify appropriate tools and strategies for students. Using the problem identification charts and step-by-step explanations in the SETT framework, “Assistive Technology for Mathematics” addresses common misconceptions about math ...
Published: 2009 by Marcia Obukowicz, OTR , Reviewed: April 05, 2012
Access Math 4.2, Available for Download from the ACE Centre
Access Math 4.2 offers users many customizable options for drawing, measuring, and editing geometric shapes on-screen. Unlike many common programs developed to teach math, the Access Math software does not rely on "click and drag" methods and uses full-featured accessible drawing and editing tools. The software was created by the ACE Centre, an accredited and independent charity in Oxford, England that specializes in information, training and technology resources for parents ...
Published: 2006 by ACE Centre , Reviewed: December 13, 2007