The EdX conference held yesterday was a great way for D128 staff to showcase what they are up to and share their knowledge on an incredible variety of topics. If you were torn between a few sessions, you are definitely not alone. You can always visit the EdX website to view the resources from the presenters. I’d like to highlight a session that used some incredible new technology for our IEP students- Audio Exam Creator. It allows teachers to read their test questions and answers for students who need a reader for tests and quizzes. This allows the student to stay in the classroom during tests instead of being pulled out. This app is best used with the teacher recording the questions because it allows the students to hear a voice that is familiar to them. Check with Lindsay Wilson and Allison Ferrell for use of this awesome new app. They also highlighted a great new extension called OpenDyslexic that changes the font of articles and websites. The weighted font allows dyslexic readers to differentiate letters and keep readers from flipping letters. It is easily turned on by one click.
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