Ed Tech Tuesdays: Unlocking Every Learner: Chromebook Features & Apps for Differentiation

Unlock every learner with this Edtech Tuesday session led by Lizeth Torres, a resource teacher at Sorensen Elementary. Discover practical Chromebook accessibility features and top educational apps for effective differentiation, supporting SPED and emerging bilingual students. Learn about tools like Select-to-Speak, Dictation, word prediction, chatbots for translation and math, Teaching Books, and more. Get actionable tips for fostering independence, engagement, and success in diverse classrooms.

Chapters
0:00 – Introduction & Welcome
0:42 – Session Purpose: Unlocking Every Learner
1:45 – Chromebook Accessibility Features Overview
3:01 – Select-to-Speak: How It Works & Best Practices
5:58 – Dictation for Faster Note-Taking & Spelling Support
8:21 – Word Prediction for Sentence Building
11:08 – Top Apps for Classroom Support
11:47 – Google Tools for Accessibility & Organization
13:06 – Chatbots for Language & Math Support
22:35 – Customizing Chatbots for Grammar & Writing
22:42 – Three-Click Spelling Tool for Phonics Practice
27:26 – TeachingBooks: Finding the Right Reading Level
30:38 – Toy Theater: Interactive Math Manipulatives
33:24 – Take Kids & Visual Timers for Engagement
36:01 – Closing Remarks & How to Connect

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