#ATchat Archive
#ATchat makes education and educational materials accessible to all students.
Wednesday August 10, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to this special summer book club edition of
#ATchat
. Hope you are having an energizing break!
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
@irasocol
And yet still so many students are denied access.
#malpractice
#ATchat
https://t.co/YCXjtmtVcS
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT
Our students' computers all come with multiple TTS and STT options - any student can use
#ATchat
tools for everyone
#acps
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
We will be discussing The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan & we are so excited to have the author
@benfoss
joining us.
#ATchat
#spedchat
#LDchat
massignmenthelp
Aug 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
How to Combat Plagiarism in Class
https://t.co/6UNOBWDAE2
#atchat
#AVIDchat
#csk8
#ctedlead
#currichat
#EdBeat
#edubkcl
#2ndchat
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#atchat
is this chat for those who already read this book?
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
All are welcome to join!
#ATchat
https://t.co/F1joW6tQhH
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#atchat
is this chat for those who already read this book?
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Please Introduce yourself and share one new thing you have learned over the summer.
#atchat
tdcraw
Aug 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Can't wait till the day that all students can have to audio books. TY
@benfossfor
leading the charge!
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
Have you read the book or are you just interested?
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Ben, Before we start the Q1/A1 questions, we would love to hear what motivated you to write this book. Please share with us.
#ATChat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
I've learned about several new features I didn't know existed. Like the lesson plan feature in Symbaloo to guide learning.
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey now
#atchat
So excited to discuss the book. Love twitter-anywhere anytime learning. Even from I-95 North!!
https://t.co/Mxs516rhnu
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@tdcraw
Hi Tiffany - great you are here.
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
We will use the Q1, A1 format today. Don’t forget to include
#atchat
hashtag
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@bcdtech
Would love to hear more - do you have time to skype in the next few days?
#ATchat
https://t.co/fpV74XyNLs
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Hello from western Mass. I just came back from
#ScratchMIT2016
and the focus was on diversity and accessibility
wernedat
Aug 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Hey, I am Elisa, from Florida - AT Specialist and OT — trying to learn about time management
#ATChat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@mmatp
Going above and beyond! Great to have you join us from anywhere!
#ATchat
https://t.co/zBRUKslfPl
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey now
#atchat
So excited to discuss the book. Love twitter-anywhere anytime learning. Even from I-95 North!!
https://t.co/Mxs516rhnu
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@wernedat
@bcdtech
Welcome! should be a good conversation!
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@KarenJan
wouldn't miss the chat! Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@benfoss
Would love to hear what motivated you to write this book.
#ATchat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@KarenJathere
were lot of book on science of dyslexia and how to teach reading but not many on how to *raise* a dyslexic kid
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q1:
#atchat
What is compelling about this topic for you? What draws you to this chat tonight? What would you like to learn from Ben?
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hello from Phoenix AZ!
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Heading to edcampCT, then Mike and Jen for Mon and Tues. Can send you links.
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irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
When we learn through making, dyslexia issues disappear
#ATchat
#acps
https://t.co/JmDakw5Wso
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@mkeeneyAT
Hi Mary - thanks for joining from AZ!
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@irasocol
Absolutely. Labels disappear.
#ATchat
https://t.co/oT0GinGm3O
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
When we learn through making, dyslexia issues disappear
#ATchat
#acps
https://t.co/JmDakw5Wso
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Being a full inclusion sch we seem to see variants of this. Parents intuitively like our smll class & often an LD pops up later
#atchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
So true. Give everyone opps to highlight strengths and interests.
#atchat
https://t.co/6inHXP38Bo
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
When we learn through making, dyslexia issues disappear
#ATchat
#acps
https://t.co/JmDakw5Wso
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@benfoss
. Are you seeing parents and educators moving away from a "shame" model to an empowerment emphasis?
#ATchat
headstrongnatio
Aug 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Got Twitter? Ben Foss is discussing his book The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan now on Twitter
#ATchat
! Join the conversation!
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Knowing that dyslexia can lead to an impoverished vocabulary, w/devastating lifelong impact, but it doesn't have to!
#atchat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Yes.
@DDNJ12
and all the other DD are making a difference. People notice the kid more and help the kid advocate
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 - wonder why do schools emphasize a disability model and not embrace variability. This topic is compelling to me.
#ATchat
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Ira Socol, Albemarle County, VA, saw the power of SonicPi to work with math and rhythm, and Minecraft for reading
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 - My son is dyslexic but is an entrepreneur and creator. We "survived" school.
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@mmatp
I remember llistening to
@lloydcrew
talk about using the fab lab and having kids lose the labels
#ATchat
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Because we made getting the help Ss need contingent on the label...
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@bcdtech
@lloydcrew
great point. I have seen the same thing in classes using Genius Hour. Ss engaged w/ passion projects
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2: What do you believe is important to understand about dyslexia from your perspective as an educator/parent/student?
#Atchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@mkeeneyAT
@KarenJan
So true! unless you are labelled you do not get the help you need!
#ATchat
tdcraw
Aug 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 as a dyslexic I love my audiobooks. My son is a dedicated
@Bookshare
listener. He always has a book going.
#ATchat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@KarenJan
the law is a factor. Money is tied to IPEs, but the key in boths if model is self advocacy by kids and parents.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@benfoss
Agree but it's often tough for Ss to advocate for self. They are dependent upon their Ts for grade.
#ATchat
https://t.co/h9oxPoXoXM
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@KarenJan
the law is a factor. Money is tied to IPEs, but the key in boths if model is self advocacy by kids and parents.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT
We MUST create an enviroment where ear reading seems as natural as eye reading.
@tdcraw
#ATChat
https://t.co/SfqHTW7tyB
tdcraw
Aug 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 as a dyslexic I love my audiobooks. My son is a dedicated
@Bookshare
listener. He always has a book going.
#ATchat
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@KarenJan
A2: Remediate when possible, work around when not.
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@mkeeneyAT
How abt offering both simultaneously?Access to grade level text is vital when reading below grade
#ATchat
https://t.co/DyhPT1kM58
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@KarenJan
A2: Remediate when possible, work around when not.
#ATchat
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@KarenJan
@tdcraw
The problem is that ear reading takes so much longer. What to do about that in the classroom?
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: make sure to continue to remind all parties involved: AT is not cheating!
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@mkeeneyAT
@tdcraw
I don't agree. For some ear reading is far faster.
#ATchat
https://t.co/HPt2ks6rRF
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@KarenJan
@tdcraw
The problem is that ear reading takes so much longer. What to do about that in the classroom?
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2@KarenJan As an educator it helps to remind of all the ways typical lesson plans, etc. disadvantage kids and advocate change # UDL
#atchat
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Sorry I was not clear- I meant ear reading vs. very skilled eye readers.
#ATchat
tdcraw
Aug 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@mkeeneyAT
@KarenJan
I find it to be the opposite once a student becomes an active user. I can read at 170 on good day, ear at 220
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Great point by
@bcdtech
Incorporating UDL principles enables all Ss ways to engage with the learning, acquire info & demo knowledge
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@bcdtech
Yes! where is the evidence that says textbooks, worksheets, etc. reach all learners?
#ATchat
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bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2@KarenJan As an educator it helps to remind of all the ways typical lesson plans, etc. disadvantage kids and advocate change # UDL
#atchat
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@KarenJan
A1
#ATchat
when UDL is real - power in kids' hands - the medical model disappears
wernedat
Aug 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: as educator/OT understanding what works and WHY gives me insight into how to evaluate for resources and accommodations
#ATChat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@mmatp
Indeed no AT encourages cheating; if there is not a level playing field, it is unfair. A school w/ no ramps hurts all.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3: How do you help people understand dyslexia?
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3: How do you help people understand dyslexia? Ben has a great deal to share about this.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@irasocol
There shouldn't be any room for the medical model in schools. Variability not disability.
#ATchat
https://t.co/duHnNeS6km
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@KarenJan
A1
#ATchat
when UDL is real - power in kids' hands - the medical model disappears
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@KarenJan
First person accounts like
@benfoss
TedTalk are so powerful!
#ATchat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@tdcraw
@mkeeneyAT
@KarenJan
Key: standard eye reading 350 WMP. W/ ear reading you level field. With training 500 possible
#atchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@KarenJan
@benfoss
Would love to hear more from Ben- aside from read the book- what are tips for edu/parents?
#ATchat
TaitAcker
Aug 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2.
#Dyslexia
is a life-span issue and it is important to emphasize strengths over weakness. Find and play to your
#strengths
#Atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3 I use the "Experience Firsthand" activities here to help simulate reading challenges.
https://t.co/MWG5kbbgRN
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Yes!!!!!
#atchat
https://t.co/np3NCH2pJt
TaitAcker
Aug 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2.
#Dyslexia
is a life-span issue and it is important to emphasize strengths over weakness. Find and play to your
#strengths
#Atchat
tdcraw
Aug 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 that the most important thing is getting students access to the content not how they access it.
#ATchat
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@benfoss
That is super interesting! When I pick up one audio book at the library for a ten hour road trip...
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@CKurtScience
Does she have any residual reading challenges?
#ATchat
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2
#ATchat
know that it's not a disease or a problem, it's a brain designed for different things
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@KarenJan
I like "standard reading is like a bad cellphone connection to page, audio book at a landline" & "AT: a ramp into a book"
#atchat
CKurtScience
Aug 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@KarenJan
thought my daughter had dyslexia and found out her eyes did not work together a year of therapy her reading turned around
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Agree!
#ATchat
https://t.co/QlXyXVy44E
tdcraw
Aug 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 that the most important thing is getting students access to the content not how they access it.
#ATchat
CKurtScience
Aug 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@KarenJan
she is still slightly behind and is slower reading
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q3 (rephrased) - Any other strategies you use to explain dyslexia to others? to educators?
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@CKurtScience
Does she use AT to bypass the reading challenges?
#ATchat
https://t.co/5eW21skTve
CKurtScience
Aug 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@KarenJan
she is still slightly behind and is slower reading
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q4: What are some successes you have experienced relatvie to reading supports?
#atchat
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q I like explaining that you CAN'T be LD unless you have average or above average intellectual ability.
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@benfoss
- curious to know, what accommodations/technologies do you currently use?
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@KarenJan
A3 I think that just like with other brain dif... dyslexia can be different for dif Ss and the AT used varies as well
#ATchat
mkeeneyAT
Aug 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q3 Q I like explaining that you CAN'T be LD unless you have average or above average intellectual ability.
#ATchat
wernedat
Aug 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: I had a Ss tell me it was like the letters all danced around on the page when they tried to read.
#ATChat
jvanhoutensped
Aug 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@KarenJan
: Q3 (rephrased) - I tell ind. that strategies are tools that change w/ experiences & task, don't b afraid to change it up.
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@jvanhoutensped
Great to have you join us, Jeannette!
#ATchat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@KarenJan
iOS speech, dragon dictate,
@bookshare
,
@Learning_Ally
I LOVE
@VoiceDreamApp
. Also rely on proofer forbooks :)
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@benfoss
Thanks, always curious to hear what is in people's tool belts.
@IraSocol
Toolbelt Theory.
#ATchat
https://t.co/xAGdJYqBtq
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@KarenJan
iOS speech, dragon dictate,
@bookshare
,
@Learning_Ally
I LOVE
@VoiceDreamApp
. Also rely on proofer forbooks :)
#atchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@KarenJan
@jvanhoutensped
yes. Great to have you join us tonight
#atchat
EduGladiators
Aug 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
❓ Want to lead like
#EduGladiators
then join us Aug 13 - Empowerment Leadership
#TCRWP
#2ndchat
#atchat
#AVIDchat
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KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4 - significant successes due to various TTS tools - VoiceDream Reader app, Snap & Read, R & W for Google, etc.
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: I have been playing with the updated
@Learning_Ally
mobile app. Added annotation features will be helpful for Ss
#atchat
jvanhoutensped
Aug 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@KarenJan
: q4 successes experienced reading supports: reading what I expect student 2 read, post it share - movie 2 book - comparing
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4 - another success is use of Actively Learn with embedded questions, notes, links. S view offers TTS. Awesome comprehension tool
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@KarenJan
What tools/supports do you recommend for math teachers of Ss with dyslexia?
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@bcdtech
Depends on the issue. Is it reading word problems, directions or something else?
#ATchat
https://t.co/69poPQsb6m
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@KarenJan
What tools/supports do you recommend for math teachers of Ss with dyslexia?
#atchat
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: My S used iPad voice to text at will. He went to HS & took over his pull out class. Turns out he was a genius.
#atchat
CKurtScience
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@KarenJan
this is my first chat and came across the dyslexia topic so am not familiar with the AT?? or know if uses it in school
#atchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Kids who have issues with word problems, but also transpose numbers when reading/writing
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
Awesome. AT and UDL is the answer! removes obstacles, promotes success and empowers Ss.
#ATchat
https://t.co/QtI4J66d0L
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: My S used iPad voice to text at will. He went to HS & took over his pull out class. Turns out he was a genius.
#atchat
tdcraw
Aug 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4 I love it when a student get hooked on series they can't wait to get the next one.
#ATchat
CKurtScience
Aug 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@KarenJan
she is also ADHD and has anxiety issues
#atchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
So important to make sure everyone knows about built in features already in ALL our devices. So powerful
#atchat
https://t.co/Hjm485HCwX
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: My S used iPad voice to text at will. He went to HS & took over his pull out class. Turns out he was a genius.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Go worksheet can help with embedding audio for directions and word problems.
#ATchat
https://t.co/MPjeRDcwIC
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Kids who have issues with word problems, but also transpose numbers when reading/writing
#ATchat
mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@tdcraw
yes. Igniting a love of reading. Not just reading the books they "have to" read!
#atchat
TaitAcker
Aug 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q5.Fostered self-advocacy skills in my son early on. He offers a Power Point presentation to teachers on himself at start of year.
#ATchat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@mmatp
Good to partner with blind and LV groups. Thank why Apple is so good.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@bcdtech
ModMath could help with transposing written numbers
#ATchat
https://t.co/MPjeRDcwIC
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Kids who have issues with word problems, but also transpose numbers when reading/writing
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Great reminder! The student I have in mind is on a chromebook, but I can see about using the app
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@TaitAcker
Awesome - is he willing to share his presentation online?
#ATchat
https://t.co/akL13ep4oV
TaitAcker
Aug 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q5.Fostered self-advocacy skills in my son early on. He offers a Power Point presentation to teachers on himself at start of year.
#ATchat
aimnoncat
Aug 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@KarenJan
@mkeeneyAT
@tdcraw
Some achieve time savings by adjusting the speed See
https://t.co/ECKtbD2ecT
,
https://t.co/LTwVbOqoMF
#ATChat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@benfoss
What would you like us to take away from your book in our role as educators?
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q6: How can we promote an environment of ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING that highlights student strengths
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Meet Braille Bricks |
#BrailleBricksForAll
https://t.co/7u31tXb7hw
via
@YouTube
#atchat
#udl
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6 My dyslexic son "dreamt big" & went to Inventive Labs. He got $200,000+ from angel investors.Look into it
https://t.co/BvK2XGbT1U
#ATchat
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Listen to kids and parents. Give kids AT tools to succeed. Focus on learning, not eye reading per se.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@benfoss
Great advice - we must be willing to listen and learn from our students.
#ATchat
https://t.co/F5jbJsv4Uf
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Listen to kids and parents. Give kids AT tools to succeed. Focus on learning, not eye reading per se.
#atchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Be awesome for your dyslexic students this year. Empower them, use a strengths model and avoid the disability model.
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Last question coming up. Do you have questions for
@Benfoss
?
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q7:
#atchat
What impacted you the most in reading Ben’s book and/or watching his TEDx video?
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@benfoss
@KarenJan
#ATchat
Windows-Android-iOS speech recognition, Balabolka, WordTalk, GraphCalc, Accessible Book Collection 》
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7 - Love the emphasis on empowerment and how to tell your story.
#ATChat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@KarenJan
A7 The strengths of dyslexics which often go unrecognized.
#ATchat
irasocol
Aug 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@benfoss
@KarenJan
#ATchat
Audible, Learning Ally, LibriVox, Project Gutenberg, Chrome Dictation
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thank you all for your contributions tonight. Special thanks to
@Benfoss
for joining our discussion.
#ATchat
bcdtech
Aug 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@KarenJan
@Benfoss
Thanks!
#ATchat
KarenJan
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@irasocol
@benfoss
Many options but still find VoiceDream Reader for Android or iOS is most full featured TTS tool with annotations
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TaitAcker
Aug 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A7. There is great strength in vulnerability and honesty. Keep it real, ask for help if needed, be yourself, get empowered
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mmatp
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thx all for a great
#atchat
Special thx to
@benfoss
for joining us. Enjoy the rest of the summer. See you in Sept.
benfoss
Aug 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@KarenJan
Thanks for organizing. Hope everyone keeps using AT to learn and empower our community!
#atchat
TaitAcker
Aug 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks
@KarenJan
@BenFoss
#ATchat