Rhode Island Technology Road Show

     In the United States alone, 73% of classrooms have readers that span 4 or more grades, 72% have students with specialized learning needs, and 52% of classroom with students new to the country and still learning the language. There are tools that make it easier to see, hear, and improve student outcomes by making the computer easier to use.  Theme: Universal Design for Learning (Accessibility): Meeting the needs of our diverse learners in an inclusive classroom. 

·         Teachers: adaptation tools at their fingertips that don’t require extra funding and can be implemented immediately.

·         Students: independence, less attention focused on their disability, and no delay in getting the materials they need that oftentimes interrupts their learning. 

Using TEAMS, SWAY, and Online Tools for Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking and Collaboration 

      Collaboration skills ranks high on the lists of 21st Century requirements in schools and business. Collaboration used to mean sharing hand-written notes and phone calls at specific times. With these tools, however, collaboration can happen across schools, at any time - in real time, and with no need to pass around paper copies of materials. Theme: Single hub for collaboration and creation.

Session Theme: Single hub for collaboration and creation.

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Session Dates and Locations:

• Friday May 4^th – 4PM- 6PM RI – ISTE at 69 Draper Ave.  Warwick, RI  02889
• Saturday May 12^th –  10AM – 12 Noon - RI – ISTE at 69 Draper Ave.  Warwick, RI  02889 
• Friday May 25^th – 4PM – 6PM - Davies High School,50 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 
• To register for Davies Location use this link 
  • Registration URL:  https://www.microsoftevents.com/profile/4085476