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Hygiene, Sanitizing Strategies in the special Needs Classroom 0

Keeping classrooms clean and hygienic has always been vital in order to avoid immune system comorbidities in the special need’s classroom. The advent of the COVID 19 pandemic means even more effort must be taken to keep children with complex needs safe.

Here are some tips and strategies we’ve heard from teachers of how they are enhancing hygiene standards in special needs classrooms and resource rooms.

Oct 21, 2020
Angela Mpala
Tags: Blind and Low vision Colleges/ Universities education technology High Instructional Needs Professional Development/Training Resources Special Education Tablets & SmartPhones Tools for Living and Play Training and Professional Development

How and Why Accessible Coding for All Students 0

Coding is more and more a focus of many curriculum initiatives across Canada. Where team based problem solving, strategizing, logical thinking meets with technology, coding skills are essential in today’s world.

At ISTE 2018, Bridges’ Leanne Husk and Susie Blackstien-Adler presented on coding with special needs students. Through coding students with physical and cognitive challenges can learn important life skills, and connect with the curriculum. Bridges new Coding Kit and Accessible Coding Workshop makes teaching coding to students with challenges, easy.

Mar 05, 2019
Bogdan Pospielovsky
Tags: Coding cognitive challenges Professional Development/Training Special Education

Free PD Opportunities - Perfect for Summer Time! 2

Summer is finally here, bringing time for relaxation and a chance to catch up on some professional development. Learn all about the latest practices in the field of Assistive Technology, for free! Here's a list of some PD that you can take advantage of at your own pace over the next few weeks.