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This is one in a series of podcasts recorded live at the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) Statewide conference this past June. These podcasts feature nationally known speakers talking about a wide range of topics related to assistive technology. This episode features Kelly Fonner and the title of the podcast is: A Universal Design for Learning Approach to RtI.
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How many of us wish we could be more organized? OK...put your hands down and check this new USB thumb drive from Verbatim.This is one in a series of podcasts recorded live at the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) Statewide conference this past June. These podcasts feature nationally known speakers talking about a wide range of topics related to assistive technology.
This episode features Tracy Kovach and the title of the podcast is “First Steps” for Families Implementing AAC Systems: A Model Program.
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Are you looking for a way to organize your notes? Do you want to have your notes available to you everywhere you go? Then check out Simplenote!This is one in a series of podcasts recorded live at the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) Statewide conference this past June. These podcasts feature nationally known speakers talking about a wide range of topics related to assistive technology. This episode features two speakers for the price of one: Joy Zabala and Diana Carl. The title of the podcast is Accessible Instructional Materials 101: The Cliff Notes Version .
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Building on the Pulse Smartpen’s success, the Echo Smartpen has many of the same features, while adding a few new ones. Sporting a sleek, easier to hold design, the Echo Smartpen features:Increased storage capacity – 4GB or 8GB - Micro-USB connector – Transfers notes and audio while recharging the Smartpen -3.5mm jack – Allows for connection of your favorite headphones Password protection - Launch Line – Access and launch applications in seconds - Custom Smartpen Name – Display a custom name on the OLED display - Pencast Import/Export – Share notes with anyone using the Livescribe Desktop.
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Make a special effort to greet children in a positive and uplifting way at the start of school. Create a festive atmosphere, not a "get down to business" factory atmosphere.
Highlight all the good and exciting things that will be happening at the beginning of the school year, as well as throughout the year.
Give students a chance to share good memories about the summer, what they are looking forward to for the new school year, and something about themselves that they would like classmates to know. Time spent helping the students in a class bond in positive ways will bring large dividend later in the year as students work together in pairs, teams, and groups.
Allow students to have input into setting the rules for the classroom, in terms of both "do's" and "don'ts."
Give students an opportunity each day to reflect on what they are learning. Ask them to keep a journal and write down, at the end of the day, three things they are taking with them from the school day. Have them keep daily journals in one or some or all subject areas where, at the end of a class period or unit or project, they write down three things they are taking away from that unit of work.
Parents, the parallel of all these apply to you. Keep the first days of school very positive. Allow time for routines to kick in. Don't get upset if your child is running late, or forgets things. Make it clear that you understand and expect by the end of the first week of school, routines will be set and work well. Ask your child for suggestions about ways to modify the routines that are not going well.
Also, after school, ask your child to share the best parts of the school day. Later, ask you child what they are looking forward to most the next day. Please note the words, "best" and "most." These are relative terms, so there will be a "best" part of a bad day and something to look forward to "most" even where the day is dreaded. In that way, you keep the focus positive. Remember, school is much more than classes. Asking about hallways, announcements, and things other than academic classes may garner special conversations.
Teachers and parents should share what the school is doing around social-emotional and character development, health, and such key areas as prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Parents, if you are not given this information proactively, seek it out. Teachers, your best hope for continuity and reinforcement of school messages out of school is if parents know what it is that their children are being taught!
The essence of SEL is to be sure that the adults dealing with children understand that the gateway to learning is through children's social and emotional skills and experiences. Opening that gateway at the start of the school year will lead to a smoother path during all subsequent days.
For more information, check out Maurice's Blog here."Before the iPad, Leo's autism made him dependent on others for entertainment, play, learning, and communication. With the iPad, Leo electrifies the air around him with independence and daily new skills. People who know Leo are amazed when they see this new boy rocking that iPad."Check out her entire blog post - especially to see the videos of Leo and the iPad. Great stuff!
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