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2012 Edublog Award Media Blitz
The A.T.TIPSCAST has been nominated in the category of “The Best Podcast Series” for the 2012 Edublog Awards. The podcast was a finalist (came in 5th place) for the 2011 Edublog Awards for Best Use of Audio/Video/Podcast”! This year, I wanted … Continue reading
A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 102: Brite Digital Stories
Download the audio directly – Episode #102: Brite Digital Stories Episode Overview- Episode #102 of the A.T.TIPSCAST features a brief discussion of technical and practical uses of the digital storytelling site Britely.com. Miss Mel (Chris’s wife) stars in a guest … Continue reading
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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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Tagged A.T.TIPSCAST, Assistive Technology, Autosummarize, Differentiate Instruction, Differentiated, Differentiated Instruction, Disabilities, Education, Educational Technology, Free, Instructional Technology, IOS, Podcasts, Professional Development, Sharon Jones, Special Education, summarize, summarizers, summary, Technical Assistance Center, Universal Design for Learning, Virginia Department of Education, Visuals, web 2.0, Wikipedia, www.texthelp.com
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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 #86: Strategy Smackdown @ VSTE 2011
Download the audio directly – Episode #86: Strategy Smackdown @ VSTE 2011 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 … Continue reading
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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #85: Online, Gesture-based Learning, Part 1
Download the audio directly-Episode 85: Online, Gesture-based Learning, 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. To learn about these products and their … Continue reading
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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 73: UDL for Online Courses
Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode 73: UDL for Online Courses 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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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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Tagged algebra, Assistive Technology, Conferences, Differentiated Instruction, Disabilities, Education, Educational Technology, Free, Instructional Technology, Math, Mathematics, podcast, Podcasts, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Strategies, Universal Design for Learning, web 2.0
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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 http://www.texthelp.com. Episode … Continue reading
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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 67: Glogster at Temple University
Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode 67: Glogster at Temple University 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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Tagged Assistive Technology, Awards, Communication, Conferences, Differentiated Instruction, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Free, glogster, Instructional Technology, Language Development, Podcasts, poster, Public School, public schools, Reading, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Strategies, UDL, Universal Design for Learning, web 2.0
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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #62: 9/11 & Service
Here is a link to download the audio directly- Episode #62: 9/11 & Service 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 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 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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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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Tagged AAC, ADD, ADHD, ASHA, Assistive Technology, Attention, Augmentative Alternative Communication, Autism, Communication, Conferences, Differentiate Instruction, Differentiated, Differentiated Instruction, Disabilities, Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Language Development, Organization, podcast, Professional Development, Public School, public schools, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Universal, Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning, Voice, web 2.0
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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 #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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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
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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 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 #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 #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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