SETT up for math AT
The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative has a free chapter posted online that uses the SETT (Student, Environment, Task, and Tool) process to “look at assistive technology tools to support...
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Pouring cup–it can be used for everything!
The pouring cup by Enabling Devices has always been one of my favorite switch adapted items because of it’s multiple functionality and it’s use for all ages. You can use it for cooking, science, feed...
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SimpleK12
Visit SimpleK12′s Teacher Learning Community to participate in a wide selection of free webinars focusing on using technology in schools and differentiating instruction. They are also offering a free...
View ArticleCreate an online math assessment with AT!
Accept the challenge to create a game that assesses students knowledge of mathematical concepts and skills. Just think of those students who are constantly struggling to learn and to “show what they...
View ArticleThe BEST app resource ever!
I can’t say enough about this listing. The only way to describe it is you MUST go to this site but be prepared to spend hours. Using the popular social bookmarking site, Pinterest, Lauren Enders, a...
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Virtual TechKnowledgy 2012 Conference
Coming November 8, 2012. The second annual totally online Virtual TechKnowledgy Conference will offer a keynote address from Dan Herlihy, internationally recognized AT Expert and 2 live webinars...
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Virtual TechKnowledgy Conference Launched Today
Our fifteenth annual and second virtual TechKnowledgy Conference launched this afternoon. Dan Herlihy provided an inspiring keynote about using Cloud technology with iPads. Visit the conference now...
View ArticleAssistive Technology and the 1:1 Initiative
Andrew Marcinek writes about the how the successful implementation of a 1:1 iPad initiative in a high school has transformed one young girls life. Read this uplifting story at this link: Andrew...
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DIY: Choice Cubes
Choice cubes are easy and fun to make and can be used with toddlers, young children and older students. They are useful to help young children make choices of songs, games, books or classroom helpers....
View ArticleAndroid in the classroom
Check out this blog http://android4schools.com/reviews of apps (mostly free ones) that are appropriate for use in K-12 settings. And some suggestions about how those apps could be used by students,...
View ArticleIt’s Spring and for some of us it’s IEP time!
How many of your students are involved in their IEP planning? Specifically, how many of your students are involved in the consideration and selection of AT? Check out this video clip of students...
View Article10 Best Apple and Android Apps
E-School News posted the 10 Best Apple and Android Apps for this year. They are listed in the April 26th newsletter. For each app listed, they have included a brief description, device...
View ArticleFun eraser for wipe-off boards
Found a great site with fun cool ideas for the classroom. Many teachers use whiteboards to engage students in learning and also to check for knowledge. Here is a fun way students can easily write and...
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Dry Erase Circles
We all love the dry-erase boards and use them in lots of ways to engage our students and check for learning. I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it was a great way to provide a scratch pad or...
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Virtual TechKnowledgy is Back!
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Virtual TechKnowledgy Conference, November 11-15, 2013. Each day this week, live conference events will be scheduled beginning with an opening keynote on Monday,...
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Creative uses for paint chips
Thinking about painting a room? Make use of those sample paint chips for learning supports in the classroom. Just take a look at some great ideas collected from Pinterest!
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Families as AT Advocates
The Family Center for Technology and Disabilities offers great resources to help families learn about AT, identify AT solutions for their children and help their children to be self-determined about...
View ArticlePanther Apps
These apps were designed to provide meaningful and fun access to Reading, Writing and Mathematics for those with motor challenges. The apps combine Universal Design for Learning as well as independent...
View ArticleMicrosoft Partners in Learning Blog
Last week we highlighted our guest bloggers from Loudoun County Schools. They shared their strategies for adapting books for all learners. This week our hats go off to two other members of the...
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LEGOS: The Ultimate Productivity Tool
How do you make the concept of time less abstract? If your student has 5 homework projects to do in 3 hours, how do you help him manage his time and get it all done? Here’s an idea…..LEGOS. Check out...
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