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  Reflection on Accessibility in Online Education Problems with Accessibility Online: No helpful tools: Some students cannot access screen readers or text-to-speech software to help them. Hard-to-use websites: Many online resources don’t have captions, image descriptions, or simple layouts that are easy to understand. Language challenges: Students who don’t speak the main language may have trouble understanding the lessons. Tech issues: Some students don’t have good internet or updated devices, making it hard to do online learning. Helpful Resources for Teachers: CAST’s Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Tips for making lessons flexible and accessible for everyone. Understood.org: Tools and advice for working with kids who learn differently. WebAIM: Guides for making websites more accessible. Accessible Educational Materials (AEM): Resources to create learning materials everyone can use. How AI Helps Make Resources Accessible: AI tools can make lessons easier for all stud...

 Behavior and Technology Tools for Support 1. What is Behavior? Behavior is anything a person does, like walking, talking, eating, or even thinking. Some behaviors are expected, like sitting quietly, while others are unexpected, like shouting out in class. We learn behaviors through our environment, and they can change depending on what we learn from the people and things around us​ 2. Four Main Reasons for Behavior People behave in certain ways for different reasons. Understanding these reasons helps teachers respond better in the classroom: Sensory : Doing something because it feels good or satisfying. Example : A child might hum a song because it makes them feel calm. Escape/Avoidance : Acting to get away from something uncomfortable. Example : A student might leave their seat to avoid a difficult task. Attention : Doing something to get others to notice or interact. Example : A student may call out in class to get the teacher’s attention. Tangible : Acting to get something they...

  2nd Grade Math Tech Support: Parent Resource Guide Helping Your Child Practice Math Skills at Home! This guide gives you five great tools to help your child practice math at home. Each tool matches what your child is learning in school, like working with numbers, solving word problems, and practicing addition and subtraction. These resources make math fun and easy to understand! 1.XtraMath – Practice Math Facts Standard: MA.2.NSO.2.2 – Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. What It Does: XtraMath is a simple program that helps kids get faster at basic math facts. They practice addition, subtraction, and more to help them remember answers quickly and build confidence in math. How to Use It: Visit www.xtramath.org and create a free account. XtraMath works on any computer or tablet with internet access. 2. Prodigy Math – Solving Word Problems Standard:  MA.2.AR.3.2 – Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving addition and subtraction within 10...