Learning is Change

Chrome as Assistive Technology

This is an amazing resource for how Google Chrome can be used to help special needs students to take full advantage of the tools at their disposal. 

Chrome Toolbox

This collaborative space was created to celebrate the many Apps and Extensions made by developers which serve the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. Although Google already highlights accessibility features built into the Chrome browser or through add-ons, we have collected numerous other free tools that we feel further contribute to that mission. To this end, we have developed this searchable resource to locate tools that serve the particular challenges anyone might face while working in Chrome. On the right, you will find more information about this site, including definitions of terms and more information about the Chrome browser and assistive technology.

I’m coming back to the three of you based upon some conversations from a couple of weeks ago around doing another…

I’m coming back to the three of you based upon some conversations from a couple of weeks ago around doing another hang out roundtable on badges. I am very keen to hear Verena’s research, and all the insights gained from the badging conference in California.

I am currently looking at March 5 for the day that we could try and pull it all together. Please let me know, today if possible, if this day would work for you. I was thinking two or 3 o’clock Eastern.

Talk to you all soon!

The "Why do Open Educational Resources Matter?" Roundtable

*Link to the planning doc:* http://bit.ly/openroundtable

*Roundtable purpose:*
1. This roundtable will delve into the reasons for why any teacher or leader should consider building, using or sharing Open Educational Resources within their school or classroom environment.
2. This roundtable will also discuss the merits of particular OER movements, consortiums, and resources.

*Roundtable audience:*
1. Teachers who would like to use OER in their classroom or create Open Resources to share with others
2. School Leaders who would like to explore alternative curriculum and methods for their school
3. District Leaders who would like to support the creation or use of OER to supplement or replace current curriculum

_Please fill out the Google Doc to set up if you would like to be on the video hangout or if you would like to simply be a viewer. All are welcome._