Digital Literacy
Applying and using technology effectively as a research, organization, and evaluation tool; using digital technologies and social networks to access, manage, create, and evaluate information successfully.
Apr 13, 2018
Blog
Digital Storytelling as an Educational Tool
In this installment of our Digital Storytelling Series, Jason Ohler provides a framework for using digital storytelling (DST) to enhance educational standards. He also suggests ways to incorporate new media development into future versions of those standards.
Mar 23, 2018
Blog
How Teachers Can Stop Cyberbullying
Editor’s note: Teacher Trevor Muir shares his experience with bullying as a student and compares it to cyberbullying today. He offers educators insights into how to fight cyberbullying and empower students to stand against bullying.
Mar 22, 2018
Entry
SPOTLIGHT! On Learning Pre-Braille Concepts
Jake Lacourse of Middleborough, Massachusetts, has created a game he calls BecDot to help his young daughter, Rebecca, learn pre-braille concepts. Rebecca has a rare genetic disorder that can cause profound deafness and progressive blindness.
Mar 22, 2018
Entry
Assistive Technology Resource Guide
Closing the Gap’s Resource Directory of Assistive Technology features more than 2,000 assistive technology products for children and adults with disabilities.
Mar 22, 2018
Entry
Online Curriculum for Transition-aged Students Who Are Hearing Impaired
Many resources are available to help students transition from school to work or college, although most do not take into account the unique experiences students who are deaf or hard of hearing encounter in choosing a college and/or a career. Map It: What Comes Next? is a free online curriculum module for use with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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