Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and Texthelp’s suite of web apps click on the banner below!

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Episode #116 features a description of how and why to use core vocabulary (high frequency words) as the basis for an augmentative/alternative communication system.

The entire episode was generated using only “Frequently Occurring Home and School Words“ from the list generated in the article “Vocabulary-Use Patterns in Preschool Children: Effects of Context and Time Sampling” by Christine A. Marvin, David R. Beukelman, and Denise Bilyeu published in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Volume 10 in December, 1994.

The episode demonstrates that using only high frequency words users can still elicit complex, generative language.

You might find it beneficial to listen to the episode twice or to read along as you listen to the episode. TRANSCRIPT: http://bit.ly/howtohelpsaythingstranscript

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #355 – When using core vocabulary, give students the opportunity to make requests by labeling descriptors (adjectives) or qualities rather than naming an object.

A.T.TIP #356 – Give students the opportunity to direct others to allow them to realize they have an impact on how others perform or behave.

A.T.TIP #357 – When it comes to functional augmentative alternative communication (or any communication for that matter) meaning trumps form (syntax). The meaning of a message is more important than how it is said.

Also Mentioned in This Episode-

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
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created for Better Hearing and Speech Month:

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Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and their suite of web apps click on the banner below!

Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD!

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Episode #115 features a review of a few resources and strategies useful for learning, practicing, and reinforcing vocabulary.

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #351 – Paint Chips to Practice Vocabulary

http://bit.ly/paintchipsideas

A.T.TIP #352 - http://www.vocabulary.co.il

A.T.TIP #353 - http://freerice.com

A.T.TIP #354 - http://wordnik.com

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Proliferating a Culture of Change

Download the audio directly – Episode #114: Achieving Change through Professional Development

Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and their suite of web apps click on the banner below!

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Episode #114 features a reading of the extended version of an article written by Beth Poss and Chris Bugaj for the Assistive Technology Industry Association’s April Newsletter. The article describes effective professional development practices useful for any institution.

Read a transcript of the extended version of the article

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #342 – Maryland Assistive Technology Network Webinars

A.T.TIP #343 - Screencastomatic.com

A.T.TIP #344 – Skitch

A.T.TIP #345 – ScreenChomp (App for iOS)

A.T.TIP #346 – Educreations

A.T.TIP #347 – Sliderocket.com

A.T.TIP #348 – Pinterest.com for Professional Development

A.T.TIP #349 – Zite (app)

A.T.TIP #350 – Scoop.it

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Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and their suite of web apps click on the banner below!

Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD!

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Episode #113 features a description of the implementation of the free screen mirroring tool Screenleap.com

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #340 – Windows 7 Magnifier

Text & Video Tutorial - http://bit.ly/win7magnifier

A.T.TIP #341 – Screenleap.com

Upcoming Presentations -

FREE Webinar: Can You Hear Me Now? Integrating Audio in the Classroom with Melissa Bugaj for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education. Wednesday – April 10th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm ET. On the day of the webinar you can access the event by going to http://bit.ly/vstewebinarroom.

Also Mentioned In This Episode - 

Quantum Leap

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Download the audio directly - Episode #112: Taking the “Ill” Out of Literacy at VSTE ’12, Part 2

Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and their suite of web apps click on the banner below!

Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD!

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Episode #112 features the second half of the recording of a live presentation by Christopher and Melissa Bugaj at the 2012 Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference about commonly recommended,  evidence-based reading solutions. Access the entire presentation from http://bit.ly/vste12literacy.

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #330 – Recordmp3.org (to record and save audio files)

A.T.TIP #331 – Biblionasium.com (for Reading Logs)

A.T.TIP #332 – The philosophy of using least restrictive tools first to solve a problem

A.T.TIP #333 – Prescribe television programs based on targeted goals

A.T.TIP #334 – Wordgirl (Television Show) 

A.T.TIP #335 – WordWorld (Television Show)

A.T.TIP #336 – Sesame Street (Television Show)

A.T.TIP #337 – Closed Captioning feature of YouTube.com

Tutorials - http://bit.ly/turnoncconyt

A.T.TIP #338 – Use “Frill-less” e-books

A.T.TIP #339 – Guided Access accessibility feature of iOS (iPad)

Tutorial - http://bit.ly/guidedaccessonios

Upcoming Presentations -

FREE Webinar: Can You Hear Me Now? Integrating Audio in the Classroom with Melissa Bugaj for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education. Wednesday – April 10th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm ET

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Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and their suite of web apps click on the banner below!

 Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD!

Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires May 31, 2013.

Episode #111 features a recording of a live presentation by Christopher and Melissa Bugaj at the 2012 Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference about commonly recommended,  evidence-based reading solutions. Access the entire presentation from http://bit.ly/vste12literacy.

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #322 – The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd (Podcast)

A.T.TIP #323 – Lego Comic Builders

Lego City                             Lego Star Wars                       Lego DC Universe

A.T.TIP #324 – Reading for Function (Reading Community Signs)

A.T.TIP #325 – MindMeister.com (Graphic Organizer)

A.T.TIP #326 – TarheelReader.org (Accessible e-stories)

A.T.TIP #327 – VoiceOver for iOS (Text-to-Speech)

• Text Tutorial – http://bit.ly/iosaccessibility
• Video Tutorial – http://bit.ly/voiceovertutorial
• Video Tutorial - http://bit.ly/activatevoiceovertutorial

A.T.TIP #328 – Speak Selection for iOS (Text-to-Speech)

• Text Tutorial – http://bit.ly/iosaccessibility
• Video Tutorial – http://bit.ly/speakselectionvideotutorial

A.T.TIP #329 – Editing Checklists

Upcoming Presentations -

FREE Webinar: The Great Eight with Sally Norton-Darr for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.  Wednesday – March 13th, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET.

FREE Webinar: Xbox 360 & Avatar Kinect with Dr. Tara Jeffs, Karen Dietrich, and Mark Nichols for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.  Wednesday – March 20th, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET.

FREE Webinar: Can You Hear Me Now? Integrating Audio in the Classroom with Melissa Bugaj for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.  Wednesday – March 6th, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. Postponed due to inclement weather. Rescheduled for Wednesday – April 10th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm ET

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Download the audio directly- Episode #110: The Crowdsourced, Open Source Strategy-A-Day Calendar

Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and their suite of web apps click on the banner below!

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Episode #110 features a discussion about coming together to create a centralized repository of resource slides from which people can draw upon to create their own Strategy-A-Day Calendar.

This episode also features a bumper from Amy Braddock, the assistive technology specialist for West Fargo Public Schools in North Dakota

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #319 – Kent ISD’s Strategy-A-Day Calendar in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

A.T.TIP #320 - The Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research’s ongoing Tip of the Day images accessible from http://bit.ly/icater and from their daily Twitter feed at http://twitter.com/IOWA_iCATER.

A.T.TIP #321 – The Crowd-Sourced, Open Source Strategy-A-Day Calendar

Upcoming Presentations -

FREE Webinar: The Great Eight with Sally Norton-Darr for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.  Wednesday – March 13th, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET.

FREE Webinar: Xbox 360 & Avatar Kinect with Dr. Tara Jeffs, Karen Dietrich, and Mark Nichols for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.  Wednesday – March 20th, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET.

FREE Webinar: Can You Hear Me Now? Integrating Audio in the Classroom with Melissa Bugaj for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.  Wednesday – March 6th, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. Cancelled due to inclement weather. Rescheduled for Wednesday – April 10th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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Episode Overview-

Episode #109 features a discussion of the approach to augmentative / alternative communication known as Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP).

This episode also features a bumper from Lucas McCarty.

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #312 - Be goofy to coax communication

A.T.TIP #313 - Keep symbols where they are on an AAC device

A.T.TIP #314 - Use of a key guard to help with targeting difficulties on an AAC device

A.T.TIP #315 - Start with the most cells as possible when implementing an AAC device

A.T.TIP #316 - Place semantically similar words apart on an AAC device

A.T.TIP #317 - Using or combining phonetically similar words in lieu of additional fringe symbols

A.T.TIP #318 - Show teams “end user” videos, like the one below…

Example: Lucas McCarty uses LAMP to communicate his dream

Mentioned In This Episode -

Only God Could Hear Me Trailer – Documentary featuring Lucas McCarty

Year of Our Lord: Faith, Hope, and Harmony in the Mississippi Delta – Book by T.R. Pearson about Lucas McCarty

Picture of the ATEval2Go Vendor Session at ATIA 2013 (Thanks to @Briandowd for snapping the panoramic pic)

Upcoming Presentations -

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Universal Design for Learning – ISTE 6 Week Online Course - Starts February 18th, 2013. Each week features new strategies and resources for implementing the principles of Universal Design for Learning into your institution.

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Episode Overview-

Episode #108 features my 4 year old daughter taking listeners on a tour of her pre-kindergarten program describing aspects of stations including the Discovery Area, the Music Area, the Dramatic Play Area, the Puzzle Area, the Building Center, the Sensory Table, and the Book Corner.

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP #307 – Peace Object

Students touch or hold an object together as they discuss their differences as a reminder that even though they had an argument, there can be a peaceful resolution.

A.T.TIP #308 - Speaker Object

A student touches or holds an object to indicate he or she is speaking. This object also serves as a visual reminder to the listener to be respectful to the one who is talking.

A.T.TIP #309 – Labeling Stations

Placing a visual representation with corresponding text at each station.

A.T.TIP #310 – Digital Pictures of Students to Represent Location

Students move visuals of themselves and place them at the station to indicate where they plan to spend their time. When all of the spaces on the visual chart are filled no other students may join in that area. The visual representation of individualized location tends to decrease roaming.

A.T.TIP #311 – Defining a Space

Tape can be used to define an area to provide students with a visual cue to help them understand and respect physical boundaries.

Mentioned In This Episode –

PDF Slideshow of Maggie and the Stations

Upcoming Presentations -

REGISTER NOW!

Universal Design for Learning – ISTE 6 Week Online Course - Starts February 4th, 2013. Each week features new strategies and resources for implementing the principles of Universal Design for Learning into your institution.

Mission Possible: Proliferating a Culture of Universal Design for Learning with Beth Poss & Chris Bugaj. January 29th & 30th, 2013 at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference in Orlando, Florida.

LIVE Webinar: DigitALL Stories – Tools for Storytelling in the 21st Century (Webinar Code: AT13-WEB03-LB) with Beth Poss.  Thursday, February 07, 2013 at 3:30-5:00 PM ET Webinar Fee:  $49.00 for the Assistive Technology Industry Association.

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Episode Overview-

Episode #107 features a brief discussion of the tools and uses of Read & Write for Google Docs in the Chrome browser created by Texthelp.  

This episode also features a bumper from Andrew Hess from the Mamaroneck Union Free School District in New York. Check out the awesome Tip-A-Day strategies!

A.T.TIPS in this Episode -

A.T.TIP 306 – Read & Write for Google Docs by Texthelp

Upcoming Presentations -

REGISTER NOW!

Mission Possible: Proliferating a Culture of Universal Design for Learning with Beth Poss & Chris Bugaj. January 29th & 30th, 2013 at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference in Orlando, Florida.

LIVE Webinar: DigitALL Stories – Tools for Storytelling in the 21st Century (Webinar Code: AT13-WEB03-LB) with Beth Poss.  Thursday, February 07, 2013 at 3:30-5:00 PM ET Webinar Fee:  $49.00 for the Assistive Technology Industry Association.

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