Keyboard shortcuts are pivotal in enhancing accessibility for individuals with various disabilities, making digital environments more inclusive and efficient. These shortcuts allow users to navigate through applications, perform tasks, and access features quickly, without relying solely on a mouse or other pointing devices. Their significance lies in providing alternative means of interaction and reducing physical... Continue Reading →

After looking for some low-tech and cheap assistive technology finds for a family and a student I was working with, I came across a few new finds that are definitely worth sharing. I work primarily with transition-age or secondary students working towards improving independence, however, I can see how many of these items could be... Continue Reading →

Fidgets have been all the rage in the past few years but many of them are more of a distraction than a low-tech assistive technology aid. Many of them can make noise or make a huge mass. When you have multiple kids in a room it can be very hectic. After working in the schools... Continue Reading →

If you are going to be at ISTE 2023 you will most likely find the Merge Cube! I will most definitely stop by their booth. Each year they offer raffles and chances to win a Merge Cube so if you are there, definitely stop by. The Merge Cube was developed by MergeEDU and lets you... Continue Reading →

There has been a swarm of conflict, disconnect, confusion, and fear in K-12 and high education in the use of ChatGPT or any artificial intelligence (AI) program, and yes, there are many others out there and some we use everyday but do not realize it. For example, TLDR this is a Google Chrome extension that... Continue Reading →

A Book Review of: Grant & Perez (2022), Dive Into UDL: Immersive Practices to Develop Expert Learners. 2nd edition. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). ISBN: 978-1-56484-933-5. Introduction "Dive Into UDL (Universal Design for Learning)" is one of my new favorite go to books for inspiration when it comes to professional learning to... Continue Reading →

Preface First, you may notice that I use dis/ability in the article. This is something I would like to bring to light after reading the work of Subini Ancy Annamma, especially in her work The Pedagogy of Pathologization (2018), and one of her descriptions of why: "I deliberately use ‘dis/ability’ instead of ‘disability’ to call... Continue Reading →

In a doctoral program it is common for students to travel for conferences, presentations, and research, which over time can be very costly. Currently I am attending the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference and exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana and wanted to share with you a few of my doctoral travel tips... Continue Reading →

Images adapted from https://www.oculus.com/ and https://www.geoguessr.com/ You accidently fall asleep on the bus on the way home and you missed your stop. You get off the bus in a location you have never seen before. You do not recognize any landmarks, your phone is dead, you struggle with following directions, and socially you have difficulty... Continue Reading →