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MrsMurat Jan 27 @ 8:00 PM EST

Examples of #stuvoice. Comment if you have time! https://t.co/Z1aPDvGIzP #atchat #avidchat #csk8 #fledchat #gwinchat #ldcchat #miched

KarenJan - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to tonight's #ATchat with our guest moderator @ATDyslexia. Last week's chat was fast and furious and we expect more tonight!

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:01 PM EST

My name is Jamie Martin, #AssistiveTech consultant from CT, and I will be tonight’s moderator. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST

Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are from. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST

I don't think I'll be able to join tonight as I'm flying to LA, unless JetBlue offers free wifi. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST

Tonight we will be discussing teacher & school reluctance about #AssistiveTech #ATchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST

.@ATDyslexia Hi Jamie! Beth from MD here!! Dug out from the snowstorm, just to be at #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST

We will use the Q1, A1 format today. Don’t forget to include the #ATchat hashtag.

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hey now #ATchat AT Specialist from NJ. Co-mod w/the traveling @KarenJan Looking forward to my 2nd chat of the day hosted by @ATDyslexia

EGraniero Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST

Emily from CT, AT Graduate student at Simmons College #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST

This can be an emotional topic. Please refrain from teacher / school bashing. Let’s focus on identifying reasons & viable solutions. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST

I’m retiring after tonight! #ATchat https://t.co/W1UJNgY6Sk

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hey now #ATchat AT Specialist from NJ. Co-mod w/the traveling @KarenJan Looking forward to my 2nd chat of the day hosted by @ATDyslexia

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST

@ATDyslexia If that's the case - go out with a bang!! #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:05 PM EST

When families start thinking about AT, teachers & schools are sometimes less than enthusiastic about the technology. Here comes Q1 … #ATchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:05 PM EST

#atchat nice disclaimer:) AT from Indiana hello again!

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST

@darlaashton Hey Darla. Talking twice in one day. Pretty great #ATchat

headstrongnatio Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST

@ATDyslexia #ATChat Hi Everyone Eileen (@taitacker) from @headstrongnatio in PA

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST

Settling in for 2nd half of double header of #additivetech. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: Fear of the unknown & having one more thing to be responsible for. We need to respect this fear & support them #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: What are some reasons why teachers hesitate to include AT in their classrooms? (Remember, no teacher bashing.) #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: Some Ts feel AT gives unfair advantage to LD kids - don’t realize they should just give tech tools to ALL of their Ss. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:07 PM EST

I , for one, had no clue what AT was while training to become a teacher. #ATchat https://t.co/TNNvxPg62h

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: Fear of the unknown & having one more thing to be responsible for. We need to respect this fear & support them #ATchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:07 PM EST

@mmatp wanted to make sure I could be here to stand in solidarity with my peeps for the 2nd time today #atchat

akmrail Jan 27 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hey AT fam! Here for a few min from Alaska! #atchat

headstrongnatio Jan 27 @ 8:08 PM EST

@ATDyslexia #ATchat Their own lack of knowledge about AT, Don't want class disrupted, unsure of how to approach it,

DyslexiaMomma Jan 27 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1 IMO my kid is the only one in the whole school with AT. They simply haven't had the experience #ATchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1 not know how to incorporate it into the daily activities. Not enough training. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Some Ts worry that AT will diminish their role as teacher. Me: AT will NEVER replace good teaching. #ATchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: I find they are only hesitant on how to do it, they want to! They just want support, same as our kids? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:09 PM EST

@darlaashton We are a strong AT family here for sure #ATchat

EGraniero Jan 27 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1 time already short and they don't want even more work #atchat

akmrail Jan 27 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: It's 1 more thing to learn and they are already overwhelmed. Ts heads spin when you say we need data! #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 In our case worry about it being disruptive & they are already over stretched & unsure how they are going to fit in managing AT #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:10 PM EST

@DyslexiaMomma That happens quite a bit. Another reason to introduce in stages and build capacity. Be a strong team #ATchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 not knowing how to incorporate it into the daily activities. Not enough training. #ATchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 lack of knowledge, lack of experience. I work with many pre-k teachers now & the idea of using AT/AAC is new to them #atchat

DyslexiaMomma Jan 27 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 Although now that she is showing them what AT does for a dyslexic/dysgraphic child, they are amazed. Baby steps=Big Strides #ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:11 PM EST

@ATDyslexia With the requirements for LRE under IDEA all Ts should have AT and some SpED in their training. How do we make it so. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:11 PM EST

Yes - that is a victory for sure #ATchat https://t.co/EyrhdBpvLY

DyslexiaMomma Jan 27 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 Although now that she is showing them what AT does for a dyslexic/dysgraphic child, they are amazed. Baby steps=Big Strides #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: Here’s a letter I wrote to Ts who are reluctant about #AssistiveTech: https://t.co/jqtchjHJbd #ATchat @NoodleEducation

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 pt 2 also for teachers of any grade level, if they have not seen AT as successful they might not realize its power. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST

Listen to Episode 1 Inclusive Tech Solutions podcast. https://t.co/dEnTq1TRpB Subscribe RSS feed: https://t.co/QkeHE3pxnE #ATchat

EGraniero Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST

@possbeth AT needs to be incorporated in teacher education programs to get new teachers familiar with it #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST

Yes, definitely helps to see the student smiles firsthand! #ATchat https://t.co/dyNSWJaegu

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 pt 2 also for teachers of any grade level, if they have not seen AT as successful they might not realize its power. #atchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST

Joining late from western MA #atchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST

.@TMAndrews2006 @ATDyslexia it takes time and a commitment from administration to add it to PD. I think UDL is way to approach it #atchat

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST

Amy from Milwaukee - first time on #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:14 PM EST

Great start to tonight’s #ATchat! Q2 is next ...

akmrail Jan 27 @ 8:14 PM EST

Hey #ATpeeps Want a different kind of tech job? AT Spec job in AK! #ATIA16 #ATChat https://t.co/YL5ZI5VNmP https://t.co/2CijJe96mC

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:14 PM EST

Thanks for joining us, Amy! #ATchat https://t.co/G1ox4YV53a

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST

Amy from Milwaukee - first time on #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST

Have questions about Transition? Complete form and follow the Town Hall live from #atia16 https://t.co/K4yNfEpiKM #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: Why are some schools reluctant to include #AssistiveTech in their academic programs? (Remember, no school bashing.) #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST

@TMAndrews2006 @ATDyslexia I am seeing more AT in college courses. Happy to report I am teaching three different courses #itsastart #Atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST

@WISCOMACO Hi Amy - so happy to have you here tonight #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: See A1! Schools concerned about having to buy tech. Fearful of $$$$$ Need to show that AT can be low or high tech #Atchat

VickiBostonSLP Jan 27 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: I've heard concerns about AT being a lot of time dedicated to 1 child when they have a class- UDL framework helpful there, too #ATchat

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2 teachers are overloaded and special ed students have often have "coverage" #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2 the answer I always get from our district is cost but I think it is more generational "we didn't need it before why do we now" #ATchat

SarahNelson11 Jan 27 @ 8:17 PM EST

@GetKahoot Gr8t assessment tool 4 my #sped, #LDchat Ss. Great use of #atchat and #edtech which gets Ss excited-they didn't want to stop!

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:18 PM EST

Because what we have today didn’t exist before! #ATchat https://t.co/UVJJeXYVLd

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2 the answer I always get from our district is cost but I think it is more generational "we didn't need it before why do we now" #ATchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2 Money, training, legal issues #ATchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2 again, it comes down to the administration and leadership! All principals need to have understanding of AT consideration & UDL #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: Some schools lack AT awareness and/or don’t realize that there are many free options that don’t have to fit into a budget. #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: money is a big reason but I think it's also a lack of knowledge about what it can contribute to student success. #ATchat

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 I don't know what's happening in academia, but new teachers seem excited about #edtech, so that's awesome! #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST

@ATDyslexia I agree - this would never fly if we were discussing medical procedures!! #ATChat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST

This will always be a HUGE part of our job: educate schools about all options. low/hi & free/cheap #Atchat https://t.co/KGj2s8lgqh

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: Some schools lack AT awareness and/or don’t realize that there are many free options that don’t have to fit into a budget. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST

Spread the word! Inclusive Technology Institute Denver CO 6/25/16 (The day before #ISTE16) https://t.co/gZZ8kNk8NT #ATchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST

In MD UDL as a part of curriculum is law https://t.co/fj2aM7SDHh #atchat

headstrongnatio Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2. Lack of understanding and "buy in". Would prefer to stick to status quo and not deviate from the norm. #ATchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST

I agree w/ @possbeth I think admin creates the environment/support which gives iep teams permission for AT #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST

@possbeth Agree - how do we build that though? What should parents specifically be doing. #ATChat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST

Yes, I see things getting better moving forward! #ATchat https://t.co/3tGunGJ1yQ

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 I don't know what's happening in academia, but new teachers seem excited about #edtech, so that's awesome! #atchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:21 PM EST

@possbeth Wish that UDL was law in all states #atchat

krista_bolen Jan 27 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: schools have different levels of tech use, boils down to leadership. If leaders buy-in, the rest of the school will, too. #ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:22 PM EST

Wow - Awesome - need this in ALL States. #UDL #ATChat https://t.co/7l7HUaiPbq

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST

In MD UDL as a part of curriculum is law https://t.co/fj2aM7SDHh #atchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2 TBH, most teachers I work w/get excited about AT. Sometimes its just the challenge of integrating into instruction meaningfully #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST

Remember to use the #ATchat hashtag. Next question coming up!

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2 For our teachers it is still a question of who is doing what part/training/maintenance, etc #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2 I hate to say it but I think there is an element of "ableism" at play too. #ATChat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST

@bcdtech It was through the power of parents and educators that it came about #atchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST

@TMAndrews2006 can you say more? Don't understand #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST

@possbeth agree - Ts are not the problem - its more systemic issues than T issues #ATChat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q3: How can we help teachers & schools overcome their reluctance? #ATchat

KristinMatzKane Jan 27 @ 8:24 PM EST

Our county is rolling out BYOT "bring your own tech" Teachers and students seem excited @LCPSOfficial #ATchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:24 PM EST

@ATDyslexia Build capacity, infinite patience, small successes #atchat

VickiBostonSLP Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST

@possbeth I agree, I think most teachers want what's best for all their students & once they see AT can be effective... #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Model good tech use. Infuse appropriate tech into activities. Start small-promote successes #Atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST

Going to #ATIA16 ? Make plans to join us Wed night @ 8PM for our live #ATchat Tweet-up! Location TBD

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Teach universality...be personal...connect individually with interested teachers. #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: Start by including LD / AT training in ALL teacher prep programs. Prevent reluctance before it starts. #ATchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:26 PM EST

@WISCOMACO Agreed- the relationships you build make all the difference #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:26 PM EST

@bcdtech 1 of 2 Too often focus of SpEd is still making those who are different conform to the norm - #atchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3 You stole my thoughts, @mmatp! And show how everyday tech can become AT #atchat https://t.co/Pu3O0GKVpy

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Model good tech use. Infuse appropriate tech into activities. Start small-promote successes #Atchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: gradual release. I'll be right here to help for as long and as much as you need it #atchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:27 PM EST

A2 the lack of "testable" "prove-able" data to show need & works to fulfill goals and not just a crutch(hate hearing this) #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:27 PM EST

@possbeth Great minds! Love your added thought about everyday tech. #ATchat

headstrongnatio Jan 27 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3. Education. Show them it works, helps to level playing field for students, benefits classroom. Show examples of before and after #ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST

@bcdtech abelism -designing spaces events info communication & tech w/o considering the variety of needs of people w disabilities #ATChat

VickiBostonSLP Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST

@ATDyslexia and including #Augcomm & AT in all SLP programs. It's not so scary & great to know about. #ATchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST

Start small and successful. Don't purchase something with no intention of having time to learn it. #atchat https://t.co/zxpZ39MvaS

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Model good tech use. Infuse appropriate tech into activities. Start small-promote successes #Atchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST

.@atdyslexia I teach for JHU and always include a lesson on UDL and UDL and accessibility must be demonstrated in all the projects #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:29 PM EST

Last chance! Going to #atia16 ? Join us for @edcampaccessint Fri night 2/5/16 https://t.co/tp0rOlRMaX #ATchat

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:29 PM EST

@tdcraw yes, show that the AT can be a bridge to independence #atchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 share the success stories, reach out to groups to showcase. Edcamps, blogs, chats #ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:29 PM EST

YES!!! #ATChat https://t.co/4NXfW69xg1

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: Start by including LD / AT training in ALL teacher prep programs. Prevent reluctance before it starts. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST

A3: One teacher and one school at a time … Perseverance will get #AssistiveTech into the hands of all Ss who need it. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST

Join the new #ATchat Voxer group! https://t.co/rPcsA5otlN Don't know @voxer ? https://t.co/x8pMzhZ1vu

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST

@TMAndrews2006 @bcdtech increased awareness of AEM helps prevent that. We are working to add it to our materials evaluation forms #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST

I don’t know Voxer - I’ll check it out! #ATchat https://t.co/fg0G4g8UE7

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST

Join the new #ATchat Voxer group! https://t.co/rPcsA5otlN Don't know @voxer ? https://t.co/x8pMzhZ1vu

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST

@ATDyslexia @voxer is like a walkie talkie. Think of it like twitter but we can talk instead of type. Easy to use #ATchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST

Yes find the ally who is willing to try. When others see it working the ask for help to learn. #atchat https://t.co/x06sSeTxsO

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST

A3: One teacher and one school at a time … Perseverance will get #AssistiveTech into the hands of all Ss who need it. #ATchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST

Going to #ATIA16? Got great ideas and tools for PD on AT? Join us at the PD Smackdown! #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:33 PM EST

Yes please join us along w/ @attipscast @kbehnke @dfcarl @bastianil #ATchat https://t.co/YwAEuLuLN9

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST

Going to #ATIA16? Got great ideas and tools for PD on AT? Join us at the PD Smackdown! #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:34 PM EST

Thank you all for participating in #ATchat! Q4 is next ...

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q4: What happens when schools / IEP teams don’t follow IDEA and don’t consider AT as an accommodation? #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: Found this preso from ed consultant Jill Castle - great advice for advocating for AT in IEP meetings: https://t.co/GKlWC1K10c #ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4 Disasters like the start of our school year this year. My son stopped talking and started aggressive behavior for 1st time ever #ATChat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:37 PM EST

@ATDyslexia I think it's both + and a - that AT can be considered just about "anything" used to help Ss- lets schools off the hook #atchat

DyslexiaMomma Jan 27 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4 If parents don't know the law and what their children are qualified for- NOTHING #ATchat

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4 IEP teams need to know the consequences of not considering AT - it's our job to educate teams #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST

That’s really disheartening, Tina. I don’t like hearing these stories. #ATchat https://t.co/qNopW8CxnK

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4 Disasters like the start of our school year this year. My son stopped talking and started aggressive behavior for 1st time ever #ATChat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST

@ATDyslexia The problem is the wording- "consideration" can be a simple check box- yup! we checked it off. #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:39 PM EST

Excellent point. How can we help IEP teams take it more seriously? #ATchat https://t.co/zgvVRALQMJ

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST

@ATDyslexia The problem is the wording- "consideration" can be a simple check box- yup! we checked it off. #atchat

headstrongnatio Jan 27 @ 8:39 PM EST

A5. AT is an accommodation under IDEA for IEP and is accommodation for 504's. Sec. 300.105 Assistive technology. It's in there...#ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:39 PM EST

@ATDyslexia We have been able to get back on track but never should have taken 2 months and me pulling him from school to get there #ATChat

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4: yes @bcdtech - good consideration is more than a check box #atchat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: I find some don’t really understand the benefits it can bring the student who needs it. #ATChat https://t.co/7PfQsFdKPy

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: What are some reasons why teachers hesitate to include AT in their classrooms? (Remember, no teacher bashing.) #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:40 PM EST

@TMAndrews2006 Glad to hear you are on the right road now :). #ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:41 PM EST

Very little "consideration" happened until I insisted as a parent not from malice but from lack of knowledge #ATchat https://t.co/RkBWjlWZTv

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST

@ATDyslexia The problem is the wording- "consideration" can be a simple check box- yup! we checked it off. #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:42 PM EST

A4: Here’s some legal information about IDEA and AT, from https://t.co/iaSBLw7pCc: https://t.co/Z8JvuI2QyS #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:42 PM EST

@WISCOMACO @bcdtech I would love to see all these check boxes disappear. Then we could focus on real consideration #ATchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:42 PM EST

A4: I wouldn't know, she said we a sigh of relief:) kids hurt, that's what happens. #atchat

KristinMatzKane Jan 27 @ 8:43 PM EST

Huge miss from student focused intent of idea. Break down in effectively serving the child. @ATDyslexia #atchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:43 PM EST

@WISCOMACO Yes, but let's not go in the direction of expecting the IEP team to consider all the wati lists. Guidance by ATessential #atchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:43 PM EST

A4. just like a Dr we try to find the what helps with the "pain" until we find what works but if don't try we can't find anything. #ATchat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:44 PM EST

A2: I think fear of the possible expense can keep people away. #atchat https://t.co/O28h8IlvQU

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: Why are some schools reluctant to include #AssistiveTech in their academic programs? (Remember, no school bashing.) #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:44 PM EST

Are you ready for Q5? Here it comes ... #ATchat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:44 PM EST

A2 (cont’d): I also think we as AT folks need to do better at presenting AT as #edtech when it is (so when for everyone in class). #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q5: What role does #UDL play in convincing teachers & schools to implement AT? Some of you already mentioned, but let’s continue ...#ATchat

darlaashton Jan 27 @ 8:45 PM EST

A4: when parents say no to it and school wants it, just as frustrating #atchat

headstrongnatio Jan 27 @ 8:45 PM EST

A5. AT Info. From IDEA. Gov https://t.co/oWxZfjTwYI #ATChat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST

Be like @ATdyslexia We are looking for people to moderate #ATchat Have a topic idea? Fill out the form: https://t.co/wUQEjE6Lej

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST

A2: If we want to open it up to all students, we have to present it at #edtech, not #assistivetech. Gotta remember the def’n. #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5 I'm just a parent but I believe UDL is key. Keeps the AT from being one more thing - integrates it into ed process. #ATChat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST

#atchat https://t.co/l8YfMUijMn

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST

@mwilliamsAT A1: Totally agree. We see good data driven decision making making a difference for many.

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST

@bcdtech yes, I pulled out the consideration worksheet today from QIAT and saw some wide eyes!! #atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST

A5: If teachers are following #UDL, they should be looking for ways to reach ALL of their students, including those who need AT. #ATchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST

@ATDyslexia Easier to sell something that is for all students, rather than the perception that a tool is only used by a few Ss #atchat

DyslexiaMomma Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST

@ATDyslexia @bcdtech I see them check the box and never do the eval. In my state the money is already there, costs my county nada #ATchat

krista_bolen Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST

A4: teams do not feel empowered to consider #AT, they think an expert is needed. I am trying to change this in our district. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST

You may be just a parent, but you’d make a great teacher! #ATchat https://t.co/JcA2GzVwrC

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5 I'm just a parent but I believe UDL is key. Keeps the AT from being one more thing - integrates it into ed process. #ATChat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:48 PM EST

@DyslexiaMomma @ATDyslexia Perhaps if we move to more of a UDL front loading and simple AT consults- we could move forward #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:49 PM EST

so frustrating - in my district they don;t even to an AT eval!! #ATChat https://t.co/foahXBL3mJ

DyslexiaMomma Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST

@ATDyslexia @bcdtech I see them check the box and never do the eval. In my state the money is already there, costs my county nada #ATchat

KristinMatzKane Jan 27 @ 8:49 PM EST

Here is what @ED_Sped_Rehab and @WhatWorksED has as guidance https://t.co/nvb2qjd1nh #atchat https://t.co/wogNA6DEIY

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q5: What role does #UDL play in convincing teachers & schools to implement AT? Some of you already mentioned, but let’s continue ...#ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

@bcdtech @DyslexiaMomma @ATDyslexia That is a great point Maureen. I always encourage consults that incorp UDL principles #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

A5: First, teachers and schools need to know what #UDL is - here’s a great explanation from @xtinelarusso: https://t.co/9wqqN8UmdD #ATchat

headstrongnatio Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

A5.Teacher look to differentiate instruction for students based on their needs. With #UDL teachers design curricula benefiting all. #ATchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

@WISCOMACO @bcdtech how can I get a copy of that worksheet?!? #ATChat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

A3: Conversation helps. Find out what’s really driving the reluctance. Identify the dragon to slay. #atchat https://t.co/ddUh6UCpY3

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q3: How can we help teachers & schools overcome their reluctance? #ATchat

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

@ATDyslexia #atchat A5:I still see UDL adopted by sped. Gen ed sees it as Differentiated Instruction/Personalized learning

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

@krista_bolen Yes, better to teach them how to fish, rather than to give them a fish--you know the old adage #atchat

EGraniero Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST

@WISCOMACO @bcdtech just did first QIAT assessment found that school was lacking consistent PD and training relating to AT. #atchat

WISCOMACO Jan 27 @ 8:51 PM EST

A5: UDL must come from reg ed - sped people can't push it on them #atchat

tdcraw Jan 27 @ 8:51 PM EST

A5 when tech is for all there is less resistance to allow a few extra accommodation to fulfill the students need. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:51 PM EST

@rziolkowski @ATDyslexia Yes. We need to keep explaining that UDL is not a sped initiative. It's for everyone! #ATchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:51 PM EST

@rziolkowski #atchat I think of UDL as the foundation for all Ss- thenyou need to differentiate for a few Ss with more complicated needs

DyslexiaMomma Jan 27 @ 8:51 PM EST

@bcdtech @ATDyslexia I agree! #ATchat

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:52 PM EST

@TMAndrews2006 #atchat Accommodations research shows that teachers chose what is comfortable for them. Can we shift this?

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:52 PM EST

@EGraniero @WISCOMACO I sent out the qiat surveys last year... we had large gaps in both knowledge and follow thru #atchat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:52 PM EST

Exactly. Gotta start in #highered & build that new vision into the new teachers. #atchat https://t.co/cVImYT5uFu

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: Start by including LD / AT training in ALL teacher prep programs. Prevent reluctance before it starts. #ATchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:53 PM EST

A5 UDL has to become a part of the language of curriculum and instructional planning. Choice and options must become the norm.#atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:53 PM EST

@mmatp @rziolkowski @ATDyslexia UDL would HELP the GenEd teachers at a loss w all the SpEd needs in their classes due to LRE #ATChat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST

@mwilliamsAT So true. Just started a new course Mon. I was so excited to see how excited they were. Gonna be a good semester #Atchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST

Last question coming up … #ATchat

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST

@mmatp @ATDyslexia #atchat I agree but we have been saying this for many years and they don't buy it-so is it about advocating harder?

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST

@rziolkowski @TMAndrews2006 Teachers teach the way they learn or were taught- shift the PD to be more UDL and inclusive #atchat

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST

@mmatp @rziolkowski @ATDyslexia and has to be the expectation from the top (admin) down. Should be a part of teacher evaluation #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST

@rziolkowski Probably only by making them more comfortable w AT through exposure and training. #ATchat

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:55 PM EST

Q6: Please share any success stories about convincing a teacher or school to implement #AssistiveTech. #ATchat

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:55 PM EST

@possbeth #atchat I think we all agree but we still haven't moved gen ed. So now what?

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:55 PM EST

#atchat Sorry to be late but always glad to be here!

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:55 PM EST

@mmatp @rziolkowski @ATDyslexia what gets measured gets done, right? #atchat

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:56 PM EST

@possbeth @mmatp @ATDyslexia #atchat I couldn't agree more. I've said for years until we get Superintendents into UDL we don't have a chance

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:56 PM EST

@rziolkowski @possbeth Look for diff. ways. I attend lots of edtech events & promote UDL. Focus on tech we all have #ATchat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:56 PM EST

A4: Hopefully, they provide a (written) explanation as to why. Hopefully…#ATChat https://t.co/KKIHBOCm9T

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q4: What happens when schools / IEP teams don’t follow IDEA and don’t consider AT as an accommodation? #ATchat

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:56 PM EST

@ATDyslexia Moving teachers to Google Classroom to use Read & Write for Google Chrome to distribute and read & annotate pdfs for Ss #atchat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:56 PM EST

@bcdtech @rziolkowski 1000 times yes how do we make that PD and training shift happen!! #ATChat What can a I do to help right now #ATChat

TMAndrews2006 Jan 27 @ 8:56 PM EST

@bcdtech @rziolkowski 1000 times yes how do we make that PD and training shift happen!! #ATChat What can a I do to help right now #ATChat

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST

Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the Storify from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST

@rziolkowski @mmatp @ATDyslexia wish I could be a part of the committee choosing the new MCPS superintendent! I'd ask the UDL ?s #atchat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST

A4: And then you go over that (written) rationale & perhaps show where #Assistivetech can be used. #atchat

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST

@ATDyslexia #atchat There are amazing AT pees who are getting data to drive big change. So excited for them to share their stories @ATIA!

mmatp - Moderator Jan 27 @ 8:58 PM EST

Make sure to follow everyone from today’s #atchat Let’s continue to learn and share!

possbeth Jan 27 @ 8:58 PM EST

@mmatp @rziolkowski need to get to gen ed & ed tech conferences Stop preaching to the choir. For me its about getting funds to go #atchat

rziolkowski Jan 27 @ 8:59 PM EST

@ATDyslexia @atia #atchat peeps I mean! Yikes-typing too fast :)

ATDyslexia Jan 27 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thanks for joining #ATchat! I was honored to guest moderate the last two weeks. Going to #ATIA16? I’ll see you next week in Orlando!

bcdtech Jan 27 @ 8:59 PM EST

@possbeth @mmatp @rziolkowski Know that feeling- jealous of all youse guys who are heading to atia! #atchat

mwilliamsAT Jan 27 @ 8:59 PM EST

@ATDyslexia Perhaps if it’s determined not necessary, an explanation as to why not? That can go a long way. #atchat