Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas are where students spend much of their “school” time.
Helping students with executive functioning difficulties work optimally within these platforms is vital to their success.
And that’s where accommodations like Co:Writer and Snap&Read add a tremendous amount of value. These tools work directly within the LMS and handle everything from writing (through word prediction and speech-to-text/voice typing) to reading (through read-aloud, text leveling, and remove distractions)
eLearning weighs most heavily on students with learning disabilities who face a challenging learning environment without the staff and support they were previously receiving in the classroom.
Even looking beyond eLearning, Learning Management Systems such as Google Classroom, Schoology, Seesaw, and Canvas are playing a larger role in the classroom. Educators use these platforms to manage assignments, facilitate conversations, and manage video-based instruction.
Many students use reading and writing accommodations to help them accomplish goals on their IEPs—especially “access to the general education curriculum.” Since content is delivered through LMSs, it’s essential to have accessibility tools (including read aloud, word prediction, speech recognition/voice typing, and translation supports) that work within these platforms.