The Michigan Alliance for Families and Michigan Integrated Technology Supports (MITS) have published a Parent and Educator Guide for Assistive Technology. The post title links to the document that's very concise. Check it out and share with parents and colleagues.
AT in the UP
Assistive Technology (AT) & Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP)
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
MACUL in Munising!

- 21 Things 4 Students
- Google Docs for All
- Research and the iPad
- The Magic of Livescribe Pens for Students and Teachers
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Online Webinars from AbleNet
AbleNet is hosting webinars on a variety of Curriculum and Assistive Technology topics. Upcoming topics include:
- Accessible iPod for Music and Audio Books in the Classroom - April 10th
- Switch Access to the iPad for Communication - April 17th
Archived webinars by Kelly Fonner, Elizabeth Rush and others are available anytime.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Protocol for Accommodations in Reading
Are you confused about the different kinds of reading accommodations and how to choose the right one? This protocol provides a repeatable, systematic assessment process that helps you through the process. The protocol guides you in collecting data on a variety of reading accommodations. It provides reading samples, vocabulary questions, and comprehension quizzes for each grade level 3rd - 10th. For more information, participate in a live webinar:
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 — 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 — 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 — 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 — 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 — 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 — 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
Complete Guide to Educational and Special Needs Apps
This guide lists apps by skill set, for example: aphasia, apraxia, auditory processing, behavior management, etc. Over 300,000 apps have been reviewed to compile this guide! The author, Dawn Villarreal, a parent that created One Place for Special Needs, also wrote a "How To" guide for choosing apps. Check out How to pick great apps from a sea of mediocre ones. This site also has lists of online resources, products, events, discussions and groups.
Labels:
general AT resource,
iDevices and Apps
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Awesome Clicker Tutorials - Free Online!
If you haven't been to this site lately, It's time to revisit SET BC! I just googled Clicker 5 resources for a teacher and re-discovered this awesome site. Need to show teachers how to make a Talking Book? There's a 5 minute video tutorial that shows the basics. The demonstrations are easy to follow and clear. Clicker is just one of the many products they have resources for. You can also find demonstrations on Boardmaker, AAC strategies and devices, and they even have tutorials for using Scientific Notebook. For those of us that still have some older products, this is the place to get support.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Upcoming Webinar on Multi-Tiered System of Supports
This session is very timely! The presentation will share the work of The Multi-Tiered System of Supports Project at the University of South Florida. This past summer they implemented the Technology & Learning Connections: AT & UDL Team (TLC Team). The team is responsible for the development of a Multi-Tiered Supports System Framework for technology that includes accessible instructional materials, assistive technology, instructional technology, UDL and virtual instruction/assessment. For a complete listing of upcoming webinars and registration information, visit the ATIA website.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Audio Audio Audio!
THREE UPCOMING SESSIONS
1. Monday, 1/16 @ 3:15pm Register http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AudioJanuary162012REGISTRATION
2. Monday, 1/30 @ 3:15pm Register http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AudioJan302012REGISTRATION
3. Friday, 2/3 @ 3:15pm Register http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AudioFeb32012REGISTRATION
Event Description: This session will cover everything from free tools for recording and manipulating audio in your classroom to converting digital text into mp3's, a little on podcasting, converting audio formats, creating audiobooks, and organizing all of your classroom Audio!
This session is hosted by PATINS Promoting Achievement through Technology and INstsruction for All Students
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Upcoming Livescribe Webinars
Introductory 1 hour sessions for learning the basics:
- Configure the settings of a smartpen and check the status
- Identify the features and functions of a smartpen, headset, and dot paper
- Capture handwritten notes and record audio
- Play back audio using paper replay controls
- Use the Livescribe Desktop software to access, organize, and search notes
- Share educational applications of the Livescribe smartpen
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Free Printable Activities
We found this Blog while searching for a fun way for a student with autism to learn about emotions. The post title links to an Emotions Bingo game. The creator lists some other fun ways to use this - cut it apart and make a Memory game, or Flash cards. The Blogger is a very creative, crafty mom of a child with autism.
This is just one of many projects! There's free printable jig saw puzzles, home school activities and classification games. There's even free printable gift tags, recipe cards and wrapping paper! Hey it's that time of year...
Happy Holidays!
This is just one of many projects! There's free printable jig saw puzzles, home school activities and classification games. There's even free printable gift tags, recipe cards and wrapping paper! Hey it's that time of year...
Happy Holidays!
Labels:
autism,
free/open source,
fun for kids
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