Tag Archives: AAC

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #116: How To Help Say Things

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Christopher Bugaj

Download the audio directly – Episode #116: How To Help Say Things 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Augmentative Alternative Communication, Language Development | Tagged AAC, ASHA, Better Hearing and Speech Month, bhsm, core vocabulary, high frequency words | 2 Comments

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #109: The Magic LAMP

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Christopher Bugaj

Download the audio directly- Episode 109: The Magic LAMP 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. … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Augmentative Alternative Communication | Tagged AAC, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Alternative Communication, Communication, LAMP, Language, Language Development, Special Education | 4 Comments

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #106: Thankful For…

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Christopher Bugaj

Download the audio directly- Episode #106: Thankful For… Episode Overview- Episode #106 features a brief discussion of a number of assistive technology tools Chris is thankful to have access to use for himself, to share with educators, and the can … Continue reading →

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #74: Contextualized Communication

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Christopher Bugaj

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #74: Contextualized Communication 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 … Continue reading →

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #54: The Small Mermaid

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Christopher Bugaj

Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #54: The Small Mermaid Download a free PDF of the story- Episode #54: The Small Mermaid (PDF) Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Christopher Bugaj

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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Bookmark #3: The Data Collection Monster

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Christopher Bugaj

Hello everyone, Download the bookmark: The Data Collection Monster There is no new podcast episode with this post, but the next one is almost ready! This is the third bookmark to be released. You’ll be able to find these files here … Continue reading →

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #46: Wordtalk

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Christopher Bugaj

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

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Christopher Bugaj

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

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Christopher Bugaj

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

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Christopher Bugaj

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 #36: CAST Book Builder Discussion

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Christopher Bugaj

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 →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Augmentative Alternative Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Technology, Language Development, Professional Development, Special Education, Universal Design for Learning | Tagged AAC, Assistive Technology, Attention, Augmentative Alternative Communication, Autism, cast, Communication, Differentiate Instruction, Differentiated, Differentiated Instruction, Disabilities, Education, Educational Technology, Free, Instructional Technology, Language Development, NECC 09, Professional Development, public schools, Reading, Special Education, Universal, Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning, web 2.0 | 6 Comments

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

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Christopher Bugaj

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 SPECIAL EPISODE: Big Announcement #1 – Professional Development

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Christopher Bugaj

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 #9: PowerTalk

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Christopher Bugaj

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 #5: Use Whatchya Got (LRE and UDL for a Healthy DIAT)

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Christopher Bugaj

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 →