Increase access to classroom instruction
Offer in-person, online and hybrid
Lessonbank offers educators automated lecture streaming to engage remote students in their traditional in-person classes. Not only does this help absent students attend classes they would otherwise miss in person, it gives students an opportunity to take a full schedule of teacher-led classes that can be attended in person, synchronously online, asynchronously online, or a hybrid of all three
Meet students where they are
Lessonbank was built with Google Meet to offer students a full schedule of classes that can be attended in-person, online, or a hybrid of both--making learning more accessible than ever
Get remote students engaged
Remote students can experience an in-class learning experience--complete with hand raising, class participation, and real time audio and video enabled engagement--from their homes
Increase participation with reactions
Reduce pressure for students to participate by enabling students to make emoji reactions to classroom instruction. Reactions appear in the teacher's tile, and at the bottom left of the screen
Collaborate with breakout rooms
Teachers can use breakout rooms to give remote students an opportunity to collaborate and work in smaller groups--and all while remaining in the online class being live streamed on Google Meet
Gain insights with polls
Teachers can create polls for students to vote on during class. These polls can be useful for making checks on comprehension, facilitating discussions, and collecting anonymous responses to questions
Clarify with Q&A sessions
Regardless if you're teaching in-person, online, or a combination of both students, it's important to leave space for questions. With a couple clicks, teachers can run interactive Q&A sessions
Camera shy? Turn off the camera
While recording video is legal in all public school classrooms, some teachers may not want to be on camera. With Meet, they can turn off the camera and instead share just their screen and audio
Grow your ADM
Lessonbank offers schools a real opportunity to grow ADM (average daily membership) by giving students a second chance to attend class online and a third chance by watching videos of missed classes
Benefits of Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility in K-12 education offers numerous benefits that positively impact students, teachers, and the overall learning experience. Lessonbank offers turn-key digital accessibility--supporting:
Improved Average Daily Membership: Lessonbank help absent studnets attend classes they would otherwise miss in person. Lessonbank does this both synchronously (with Google Meet powered live streams) and asynchronously (with Lessonbank class videos)--making classroom instruction more accessible for everyone.
Inclusive Learning Environment: Digital accessibility ensures that all students, regardless of their abilities or location, can fully participate and engage in the learning process. It promotes an inclusive classroom environment where every student has equal access to educational materials, resources, and technology--regardless of their location.
Improved Learning Outcomes: By providing accessible digital content, K-12 education enables students to access information in various formats to catch up on missed classes, confusing lectures, and any other learning that gets lost along the way. Lessonbank helps school accommodate different learning styles. This flexibility enhances comprehension, engagement, and overall learning outcomes for all students, leading to improved academic performance.
Equal Opportunities for Students in K-12 Education: Digital accessibility eliminates barriers and provides equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities--or their location. What is more, it levels the playing field, ensuring that students with disabilities can fully participate in educational activities--while enabling remote learners to experience a collaborative, in-class learning experience from any where in the world. This enables collaboration with peers, and development of skills and knowledge commensurate with their in-class peers.
Personalized Learning Experience: Digital accessibility facilitates personalized learning by allowing students to customize their learning experience based on their individual needs and preferences. In fact, Lessonbank give students a complete video history of the past classes for review and remediation. Through accessible technologies like Lessonbank, Google Workspace, and Google Chrome, students can adjust the text size, color contrast, or audio options. They can easily create a learning environment that best suits them.
Collaboration and Communication: Accessible digital tools and platforms like Lessonbank and Google Workspace promote collaboration and communication among students, teachers, and parents--including features such as closed captions, transcripts, and alternative text enable effective communication, learning and comprehension. In fact these technologies foster interaction among all participants, contributing to a more inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
Compliance with Legal Requirements: Digital accessibility in K-12 ensures compliance with legal requirements and accessibility standards. Such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). By adhering to these standards, products like Lessonbank and Google Workspace help schools demonstrate their commitment to providing equal access to education for all students.
Enhanced Digital Literacy Skills: Incorporating digital accessibility in K-12 education helps students develop essential digital literacy skills. By utilizing accessible technologies and tools, students become familiar with inclusive design principles. This helps to foster their understanding and appreciation of accessibility, usability, and equitable technology usage.
In conclusion, digital accessibility and anywhere/anytime access to classroom instruction promotes equity, inclusivity, and improved learning outcomes--while helping schools improve attendance and average daily membership (by making it easier for students to attend class virtually--both synchronously and asynchronously).
