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Best in Class - An EdTech podcast from XMANecessary for Some, Useful for All": Texthelp's Inclusive Approach to EducationIn this episode, we speak to Andrew Campbell and Danielle McKernan from Texthelp about the importance of accessibility in education, particularly through their product Read & Write. Always passionate about this area, they are on a mission to reach a billion people and are well on the way. As well as discussing the origins of this fantastic accessibility tool and its evolution, we also touch on some personal stories illustrating how technology breaks down barriers for learners, fosters engagement, and supports diverse needs.
This is the kind of conversation we love having—highlighting the significance of nor...2024-10-291h 00
NetSupport RadioInsights with NetSupport - Bett 2024 edition: EdTech trends in the APAC region with Rachel CoathupInsights with NetSupport – Bett 2024 edition: EdTech trends in Primary and in the APAC region with Rachel CoathupWelcome to this special Bett 2024 episode of 'Insights with NetSupport'!Our special guest for this Insights interview is Rachel Coathup, Customer Success Director at Texthelp. She talks to host, Mark Anderson, about ensuring teachers are confident to use technology in their practice, the differences between her experiences in education in the UK and in Australia, and a little about her current work at Texthelp.00:00 – Introduction01:11– Rachel Coathup introduction01:3...2024-01-2510 min
Texthelp Talks#403 How can tech revolutionize workplace inclusion for the better?With emerging technologies, and the rising role of Artificial Intelligence in business, it's not surprising that 42% of business leaders expect that over the next 2-4 years, technology will help drive better organizational outcomes. In this podcast, we explore how to harness these technologies to empower your people and teams to become the best versions of themselves today. Gain tips that'll help you get ahead of emerging tech trends and revolutionize business performance.Featuring expert guests: Ryan Graham, Chief Technology Oiffcer at Texthelp Katie King, CEO of AI in BusinessBhushan Sethi, Partner of Str...2024-01-1140 min
The Dyslexia Life Hacks ShowThe Origins of Assistive Technology and Entrepreneurship with Martin McKayTechnology which helps many dyslexic people throughout the world started life in a place you might not expect!In this episode we meet the CEO and founder of texthelp whose aim is to help everyone to understand and be understood! texthelp creates assistive technologies software to help people with dyslexia in many computer applications. A life of assistive technology started out with Martin writing code to help his father communicate after suffering a stroke leaving him unable to talk.Today Martin, winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award, is co...2024-01-0355 min
All Means ALL Inclusive EducationEpisode 38: A Conversation with TexthelpWe are excited to be partnering with Texthelp to bring a tote-ally amazing session to the 2024 ATIA Conference in Orlando, Florida. In honor of our upcoming session, we are joined by Ruth Ziolkowski, Senior Vice President Public Policy and Partnerships with Texthelp.
Ruth talks about how is working to help one billion people understand and be understood. She shares a few of their best and least known tools as well as how to find out more about Texthelp.
Thanks for listening, and if you haven't already, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podc...2024-01-0223 minTexthelp Talks#402 The digitization of math | Part 2At Texthelp, we believe everyone deserves to understand and be understood. This includes in the math classroom. Digital math teaching and learning offers unparalleled accessibility for all students and offers educators real time saving solutions. In our latest season of Texthelp Talks, we'll be exploring this topic in depth. Starting with a two part discussion with Texthelpers who are passionate about all things math. In part 2, Louis and Paddy discuss the benefits for educators of digitizing math and how to harness the power of technology to work where educators work to make teaching math more efficient. Louis an...2023-10-0324 minTexthelp Talks#401 The digitization of math | Part 1At Texthelp, we believe everyone deserves to understand and be understood. This includes in the math classroom. Digital math teaching and learning offers unparalleled accessibility for all students and offers educators real time saving solutions. In our latest season of Texthelp Talks, we'll be exploring this topic in depth. Starting with a two part discussion with Texthelpers who are passionate about all things math. In part 1, Louis and Paddy chat about the benefits of accessible math, the impact on math education and how we as educators can make our math classrooms more inclusive and accessible to all. 2023-09-2628 minTexthelp Talks#304 Global Accessibility Awareness - Supporting 1 billionEveryone has the right to understand and be understood. By 2030, we want to have advanced the literacy and understanding of one billion people around the world.At Texthelp, we see a world where accessibility doesn’t have to get in the way of everybody leading more satisfying, productive lives and a world where nobody’s held back by age, language, difference or disability.This episode explores the challenges faced by the 1 billion individuals with disabilities worldwide and explore Texthelp's role in supporting accessibility through top-down leadership. Join host Rachel Kruzel, RESNA Certified Assistive Tech...2023-07-0330 minTexthelp Talks#303 Creating accessible remote and online meetingsWe're all very well accustomed to online and remote meetings in 2023. "Oh sorry I was on mute" - is this still happening to anyone else? Beyond these unique challenges presented by online and remote working, could lie both visible and invisible accessibility barriers. In particular, for people with disabilities and additional needs. In this episode, Texthelper Sammy will give you tips and advice on how to make your remote and online meetings more accessible. She will take you beyond the built in accessibility features in the platforms, to give you ways that you can create a sense o...2023-06-2724 min
Texthelp Talks#302 The impact of disabling content explored1 in 6 people live with some form of disability. Yet, only 4% of businesses are focused on making offerings inclusive of disability. This means that people with disabilities are often met with online experiences where they feel disregarded as customers, potential employees, and members of the community.By taking action to make our digital content accessible, we can change that. In fact, when our content is inclusive, everyone can benefit. This includes individuals with cognitive differences which are often not visible, such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and more. In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Shiel...2023-06-2024 min
Texthelp Talks#301 Accessibility: how far have we come, and where do we go next?Welcome to Season 3 of the Texthelp Talks podcast. This season, we’re focusing on a topic that is right at the heart of what we do here at Texthelp, and that’s accessibility. In this episode, host Rachel Kruzel is joined by Texthelp's Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Graham. Last time Ryan was on the podcast he took us on a journey through the history of digital inclusion, from the early days of computing to the development of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Ryan returns to look at how far we've come since those guidelines where...2023-06-1316 min
Texthelp Talks#203 Why does Universal Design matter?What impact can Universal Design have on the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent talent? In this podcast episode, we explore this through the eyes of Cory Quigley - a neurodivergent person working in the Human Services field. As Cory shares his experiences of growing up and working with ADHD and Dyslexia, he also highlights how he feels educators and employers can improve the experience for neurodivergent people.2023-02-2351 minTexthelp Talks#202 UDL in Higher Education: Can tech help create belonging?If we want all learners to succeed - we need to ensure that we are continuing their supports into higher education as well as K through 12. I this episode, uur host Joni Degner will be recapping a discussion on Can Tech help create belonging? That took place over on Think UDL (hosted by Lillian Nave) with Rachel Kruzel, Higher Education Specialist at Texthelp. 2023-02-141h 07Texthelp Talks#201 The origins of Universal DesignUniversal Design is all around us. It makes sure that products and environments are usable to all people, by design. In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the origin of the concept and how the principles have evolved to all parts of society. We’ll be hearing from different perspectives how inclusivity by design can be applied in different settings, both physical and digital. 2023-02-0743 minTexthelp Talks#106 Exploring Dyslexia beyond reading and writingOur host, Donna Thomson, is joined by Adam Spencer, Content Creator at Classic Marble. Adam has Dyslexia, and today we’ll be exploring dyslexia beyond reading and writing challenges.Don't forget to listen out for Donna's one thing to know, one thing to do, and one thing to think about at the end of the episode.2022-11-2536 min
Texthelp Talks#105 Inclusive technology: Supporting dyslexia from education to the workplaceAs many as 15% of people globally are dyslexic. Dyslexic individuals will thrive in environments that support different ways of thinking and doing. In this podcast episode, we’ll be taking a look at how inclusive technology can support Dyslexic individuals from university right through to the workplace. Joining us is Crystal Rose, a Public Sector employee with Dyslexia.2022-11-1534 min