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Classroom educators are the deliverers of learning experiences within an inclusive technology ecosystem. By using technology to design and deliver inclusive and accessible learning experiences for students with and without disabilities, educators develop personalized pathways that empower learners.

In this context, the term “educators” refers to any individual working to support the learning process. This includes para-professionals, direct service providers, special educators, and general educators. These professionals work together to empower learners. After all, we are “better together.”

Looking to hire a educators? Check out the Selection Considerations Guide for Educators and the Selection Considerations Guide for Paraprofessionals.

Below are specific ways that educators support an inclusive technology system.

Leadership

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Classroom educators contribute to leading a balanced and inclusive technology infrastructure by sharing relevant classroom experiences with district leaders and technology professionals. Classroom educators help to:

Infrastructure

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Classroom educators contribute to an inclusive technology infrastructure by designing learning experiences using safe and secure practices and leveraging learning devices and high-quality digital learning content. Classroom educators help to:

Teaching

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By taking a proactive approach to broadening personal technology skills, classroom educators can identify and remove barriers to learning and design learning experiences that empower learners. Classroom educators help to:

Learning

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Classroom educators offer inclusive learning opportunities through technology to foster student engagement and independent choice-making. Classroom educators help to:

Assessment

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Classroom educators use technology to measure learning and use assessment data to make informed instructional decisions. Classroom educators help to:

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