Category Archives: Differentiated Instruction

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #90: Summary of Summarizers

Download the audio directly- Episode #90: Summary of Summarizers Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. To learn about these products and their new … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #89: Free Fraction Tools from ConceptuaMath

Download the audio directly- Episode #89: Free Fraction Tools from ConceptuaMath Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by the book The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools. Learn more at http://iste.org/chewat. Episode #89 … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #88: Online, Gesture-based Learning, Part 2

Download the audio directly- Episode #88: Online, Gesture-based Learning, Part 2 Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. To learn about these products and … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #87: Listening Station Strategies

Download the audio directly – Episode #87 – Listening Station Strategies Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Night Light Stories. Night Light Stories is a free audio podcast featuring original stories for children of all ages! … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 82: Paranormal Apptipity

Download the audio directly-Episode #82: Paranormal Apptipity Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. To learn about these products and their new suite of … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #78: Scanning Pictures as a Work Job

  Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #78: Scanning Pictures For Work Jobs Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 75: Mouse Properties

  Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #75: Mouse Properties Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, … Continue reading

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Episode #71: Wallwisher at Temple University

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #71: Wallwisher at Temple University Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools. Learn more at http://iste.org/chewat. … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #70: Melissa’s Math Madness

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #70: Melissa’s Math Madness Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Special Episode #5: Podcasting 101 – Mardi Gras Style

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Special Episode #5: Podcasting 101 – Mardi Gras Episode Overview- Special Episode #5 features a quick introduction to podcasting with a little bit of Mardi Gras nonsense thrown in for fun. Melissa Bugaj, host of … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #69: Alternative Professional Development @ Techknowledgy 2010

Here is a link to download the audio directly- http://www.cyberears.com/cybrss/11374.mp3 Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools.  Learn more at http://iste.org/chewat. Episode #69 is features another … Continue reading

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Episode #68: AT Smackdown @ ATIA 2011 Orlando

Here is a link to download the audio directly- http://www.cyberears.com/cybrss/11320.mp3 Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to www.texthelp.com. Episode … Continue reading

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Episode #65: AT Smackdown @ ATIA Chicago 2010

Here is a link to download the audio directly- http://www.cyberears.com/cybrss/10687.mp3 Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to www.texthelp.com. Episode #65 features … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 63: Saber Saw’s Game

  Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode 63: Saber Saw’s Game Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #59: Listener Feedback, Part 3

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #59: Listener Feedback, Part 3 Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #58: Text – to – Movie

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #58: Text – to – Movie Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episohd #57: 2 Kwik Spallng Reesehorsez

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episohd #57: 2 Kwik Spallng Reesehorsez Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #55: Typing Tutors, Part 1

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #55: Typing Tutors, Part 1 Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #53: High Contrast in Windows

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #53: High Contrast in Windows Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #52: Puzzles- More Than Meets The Eye

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #52: Puzzles- More Than Meets The Eye Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #51: Bitstrips for Pragmatic Language

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #51: Bitstrips for Pragmatic Language Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #51 features a discussion about the different uses of comics to address pragmatic language difficulties. A.T.TIPS In This Episode- A.T.TIP #83: Bitstrips.com - Comic … Continue reading

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Question Booklets for Volumes 5, 6, & 7!

Hey everyone, No new audio with this post.  It is a blog only update to let you know that the Question Booklets for Volume 5, 6, and 7 are now available.  If you’re new to the A.T.TIPSCAST and you’re not sure what … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #50- Talking Heads:Videoconferencing

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #50- Talking Heads: Videoconferencing Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #50 features a discussion about the educational uses of video conferencing. The episode features a special segment from Claire, the daughter of one of my colleagues, … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #49: AutoCorrect in Word

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #49: AutoCorrect in Word Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #49 features a description of how to use the Autocorrect function of Microsoft Word as a way to practice errorless learning. … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #48: Vozme

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #48: Vozme Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #48 features an interview with the free to use website Vozme.com.  To my knowledge, this is the first time in history when a person actually … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #47: x2

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #47: x2 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #47 features an interview with Proby Patel, a fourth year medical student at Ross University.  Proby and I discuss strategies for managing the … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #46: Wordtalk

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode 46: Wordtalk Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #46 features another excerpt from the presentation for the Individual Differences in Learning Association in Howard County, Maryland.  This excerpt describes WordTalk; a free text-to-speech plug-in for … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #45: Sequencing with PowerPoint

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #45: Sequencing with PowerPoint Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #45 features a brief breakdown of the skill of sequencing followed by a recording of a portion of a presentation I … Continue reading

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Edublog Awards 2009: My Nominations

Hello there everyone, This is a blog-only post. There isn’t any new audio, or official A.T.TIPSCAST episode, associated with this post but don’t click away yet!  This post outlines my nominations for the 2009 Edublog Awards.  In my experience most … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #44: Alternative Professional Development @ PUWT09

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #44 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #44 is up for your listening pleasure and boy is it a doozy! It clocks in at just under 42 minutes!  Yikes! Episode #44 is kind … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 43: Listener Feedback, For Real – Part 2

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #43: Listener Feedback, For Real – Part 2 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #43 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #43 features some more feedback from listeners of the … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 42: Count Edula’s Game

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode 42: Count Edula’s Game Episode Overview: Hey everyone, Run! Run! Run for your lives! Episode #42 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #42 features a visit to Count Edula’s mansion where … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #41: Listener Feedback, For Real – Part 1.

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #41 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #41 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #41 features some feedback from listeners of the show.  There was too much feedback to fit … Continue reading

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Halloween Party Invitation

Hello all, The next episode should be coming out shortly but, in the meantime, something strange happened.  I received this strange invitation today when I got home from work.  Check it out: CEInvite

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A.T.TIPSCAST Special Episode: Big Announcement #2- The Book

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Special Episode: Big Announcement #2 -The Book Hey everyone, Well this was the big secret project I’ve been working on that I had mentioned in previous episodes.  I introduce to you … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #40: Night Light Stories

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #40 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #40 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #40 features an interview with Miss Mel, the host of the Night Light Stories podcast which … Continue reading

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Volume 4 Question Booklets are now available!

Hey everyone, No new audio with this post.  It is a blog only update to let you know that the Question Booklets for Volume 4 are now available.  If you’re new to the A.T.TIPCAST and you’re not sure what that … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #39: Photo Album in PowerPoint

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #39 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #39 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #39 describes different ways to utilize the Photo Album feature of Microsoft PowerPoint to facilitate digital storytelling.  The episode features a discussion with … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #38: Graphic Organizer Interview – Part 2

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #38 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #38 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #38 features Part 2 of the interview with Chris Cummins, a high school English teacher and adjunct … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #37: Graphic Organizer Interview – Part 1

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #37 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #37 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #37 features Part 1 of a two part interview with Chris Cummins, a high school English teacher and adjunct professor … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #36: CAST Book Builder Discussion

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #36 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #36 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #36 features a discussion about Book Builder by Sally Norton-Darr, Judith Schoonover, and Mark Nichols.  They … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #35: ART of this world

  Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #35 Episode Overview- Hey everyone, Episode #35 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #35 describes two websites that contain online painting programs.  The episode also features a bumper from … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #34: Digital Visual Feedback Modulators

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #34 Hey everyone, Episode #34 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #34 describes another strategy for assisting students who have trouble maintaining appropriate volume while speaking.  The episode also features … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #33: Voice Feedback Modulators

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #33 Hey everyone, Episode #33 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #33 describes a strategy for assisting students who have trouble maintaining appropriate volume, rate, or pitch when speaking.  … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST SPECIAL EPISODE: Big Announcement #1 – Professional Development

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Special Episode: Big Announcement #1 – Professional Development Hey everyone, I’ve put together a professional development packet for you to download and use within your school or school district.  Here is how it … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #32: Gift Ideas for Students with Severe Disabilities

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #32 Hey everyone, Episode #32 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #32 is mostly an audio version of my guest blog post over at Patrick Black’s blog Teaching All … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #31: Packing Peanuts

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #31 Hey everyone, Episode #31 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #31 describes the diabolical event that happened to me on April 1st, 2009.  It also describes different ways … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #30: NAREN 09- Top 3 (Part 2)

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #30 Hey everyone, Episode #30 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #30 is the second of a two-part feature on the top three things I learned at the National … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #27: Transportation Interview-Part 2

Here is a direct link to Episode #27  Hey everyone, Episode #27 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #27 features the second and final part of the interview pertaining to transportation. During this part of the interview we brainstorm ideas for using technology during … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #26: Transportation Interview- Part 1

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #26 Hey everyone, Episode #26 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #26 features the first of a two-part interview pertaining to transportation and education. During this part of the interview we discuss … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #25: Who’s Who?

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #25 Hey everyone, Episode #25 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #25 discusses the creation of a Who’s Who? book that can be created for or with students which can be read over … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #24: Brainline.org Interview

            Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #24 Hey everyone, Episode #24 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #24 features an interview with George Washington University graduate student Chelsea Feist who is also interning at … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #17: Linear Visual Schedules

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #17 Hey everyone, Episode #17 is up for your listening pleasure. In Episode #17 linear visual schedules are discussed. Below you will find examples of both horizontal and vertical linear … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #13: Communication Bridges

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #13 Hey everyone, Episode #13 is up for your listening pleasure.  Episode #13 features a description of Communication Bridges.  A communication bridge is a way for students to talk about events … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST EPISODE #12: Work Jobs

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #12 Hey everyone, Episode #12 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #12 features a co-host, Mrs. B!  Together we discuss how vocational tasks can be implemented for any student.  … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #11: Autosummarize in MS Word

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #11 Hey everyone, Episode #11 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #11 describes the autosummarize feature of MS Word.  I realize that the episode is just a quick rundown of … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #10: Talking Calculator

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #10 Hey everyone, Sorry this post is up about 24 hours late, but here it is! Episode #10 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #10 describes the free software … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #9: PowerTalk

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #9 Hey everyone, Episode #9 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #9 describes the free software add-on for PowerPoint called PowerTalk.  PowerTalk is an open source, free download that … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #8: VSTE 2008 (Top 5)- Part 2

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #8 Hey everyone, Episode #8 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #8 is the second of a two part episode where I rank the Top 5 things I learned … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #7: VSTE 2008 (Top 5)- Part 1

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #7 Hey everyone, Episode #7 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #7 is the first of a two part episode where I rank the Top 5 things I learned … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #6: ReadPlease

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #6 Hey everyone, Episode #6 is up for your listening pleasure.  Episode #6 is the first episode with the new format.  Let me know what you think.  The tip for … Continue reading

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #5: Use Whatchya Got (LRE and UDL for a Healthy DIAT)

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #5 Hey everyone, Episode #5 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #5 briefly explains the my take on the convergence of the educational concepts of Universal Design for Learning, … Continue reading

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A.T. TIPSCAST Episode #4: FETC 2008 (TOP 5)

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #4 Hey everyone, Episode #4 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #4 contains a short synopsis of my take on FETC 2008 as well as the top 5 things … Continue reading

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