#ATchat Archive

#ATchat makes education and educational materials accessible to all students.

Wednesday October 10, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hello and welcome to tonight's #ATchat. Please let us know if this is your first time joining us. We welcome newbies and old-timers!
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Tonight we will share our ideas about curriculum supports - choosing curriculum, making modifications and providing accommodations. We need to teach the standards. How do we do that when working with students on IEPs? What tools do we use? #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hey Now #ATchat I will be late to our convo tonight. I am driving to Scranton to keynote the 17th Annual US Conf on disAbility tomorrow at Univ. of Scranton. Hope to be here soon
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Give us an update. What is happening in your area? Do you still have power? #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @JudithSchoonov1, @cfrost_disteach, @tdcraw, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    #atchat Hi everyone, It is Ruth from Don Johnston. Exciting topic! I am excited to participate tonight-it's been too long and I miss all the bright peeps on ATChat.
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    The first half of tonight’s #ATchat (Q1-Q4) will focus on the curriculum. Q5-Q7 will focus on accommodations (tools, etc.)
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Great to have you here!. Looking forward to your help with curriculum and modifications #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hello from western MA. #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi Maureen. How is everything? #ATchat
    In reply to @bcdtech
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Use the Q1/A1 format when responding to the questions. And remember to use the #ATchat hashtag so everyone can see the responses.
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    First question in one minute. If you would like to view the questions ahead of their release, check out the Smore - https://t.co/IgSzqQRNSI #ATchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Slow start tonight. Let's see what happens as this is an important topic. #ATchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1: Are you involved in choosing curriculum for your students with more complex special needs? If so, what factors do you consider when selecting curriculum? What prepackaged curricula are you using ie, Readtopia, News2You, etc? #ATchat
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Busy. Strangely warm for October. Looking forward to hearing more re curric/modifications #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Thoughts and prayers, Elisa! #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat, @KarenJan, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @cfrost_disteach, @tdcraw, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Ruth, since we are off to a slow start, would you be willing to share a bit about Readtopia as it is one of the best curriculums available for some students. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Great to see you here tonight! #ATchat
    In reply to @JudithSchoonov1, @wernedat, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @cfrost_disteach, @tdcraw, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #atchat Stay safe!
    In reply to @wernedat, @KarenJan, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @JudithSchoonov1, @cfrost_disteach, @tdcraw, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: options for access, age appropriateness, scope & sequence, alignment to standards, student interest, longevity (I have grade 8-age 21) #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Since @wernedat isn't responding, I wonder if she lost power from the Hurricane #ATchat
    • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
      Thoughts and prayers, Elisa! #ATchat
      In reply to @wernedat, @KarenJan, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @cfrost_disteach, @tdcraw, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Always glad to tweet and learn! #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan, @wernedat, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @cfrost_disteach, @tdcraw, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    So great . you are here. What an awesome response. Do you create your own curriculum or do you purchase packaged curriculum? #ATchat
    In reply to @alysstets
    • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      A1: options for access, age appropriateness, scope & sequence, alignment to standards, student interest, longevity (I have grade 8-age 21) #atchat
  • tdcraw Oct 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Good evening everyone! #ATchat
    In reply to @JudithSchoonov1, @KarenJan, @wernedat, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @cfrost_disteach, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • wernedat Oct 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    @KarenJan crazy winds and lots of trees down, tornados. Power on and off but I'm lucky. The scenes out of the panhandle/Tallahassee/Pensacola area are heartbreaking. #ATchat reminds you #whatreallymatters ... lurking tonight as I monitor all the crazy.
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Leslie from LI, NY. Happy to be here tonight. #ATchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Great you didn't lose power. Where are you in Florida? #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Welcome Tiffany! #ATchat
    In reply to @tdcraw, @JudithSchoonov1, @wernedat, @alysstets, @VickiBostonSLP, @ZajacSLP, @MaegeK, @bcdtech, @hillarygfphdatp, @ATtips, @attipscast, @cfrost_disteach, @lrdichiara, @san_cz
  • clairehabeck Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Q1 Our big ones are news2you and vizzle #ATchat
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1(p2): @n2yinc ( ULS, News, & Symbolstix), @AbleNetInc (EQUALS, MEville to WEville, Focus on STEM), @AttainmentCo (health advocacy, go station for transition skills, teaching to standards math and science) #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Good to see you here! #ATchat
    In reply to @lrdichiara
  • gabbysgroi Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I agree. I think it is important to use student interest when choosing curriculum for your students. #ATchat
    In reply to @alysstets
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Q2: #ATchat Do you currently modify the curriculum? What does modification look like? How is this different from accommodation?
  • DavidHochheiser Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Dave, looking to lurk and learn from #ATchat. We are #sblchat and #1:1edtechchat
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    #atchat Readtopia creates reading experiences. We build background knowledge with virtual field trips, we honor that students can listen and comprehend above their independent reading level so there are many levels of texts + phonics, vocab +tie into aac core, site words & more,
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Completely agree!!Features matter. Flexibility and options are so important for the variability of learners. #atchat
    In reply to @alysstets
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A-1 in some instances have been involved in making curriculum suggestions. When our team first formed, we found that many referrals had more to do with the need for curriculum that could be scaffolded for a wide variety of students. #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • cfrost_disteach Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Q1- I am involved from an accessibility standpoint. Our district uses News2You and Readtopia for some of our students with more complex needs. #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    @mmatp shared this resource - Resource: The Difference Between Accommodation and Modification from @UnderstoodOrg https://t.co/0DywqHWbVc #Atchat
  • cfrost_disteach Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Q2- Our teachers do the majority of the modifications. I assist with methods to do so when necessary, but am not the person doing the modifications. #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Who is your target user? Can you speak a bit about what motivated DJ to create Readtopia? #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
    • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      #atchat Readtopia creates reading experiences. We build background knowledge with virtual field trips, we honor that students can listen and comprehend above their independent reading level so there are many levels of texts + phonics, vocab +tie into aac core, site words & more,
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    #atchat So important to understand the difference. Often they are mixed and used interchangeably!
    In reply to @KarenJan, @mmatp, @UnderstoodOrg
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    That’s where we start talking about #UDL. Sometimes it’s the curriculum that’s the barrier. #atchat
    In reply to @JudithSchoonov1, @KarenJan
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: I remember a time where all I did was make my own Standards Aligned Units for my multiple disabilities support class. Thank goodness for commercial product now. So much of my life was spent on those unit 'bins' pieced together. #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Incredible. Glad you are safe. #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat
    • wernedat Oct 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      This was radar from 2 hours or so ago... We were on the "bad" side of it with tornados, wind... More than the flood and rain and storm surge.
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2(pt 2): yes, I still modify curriculum. I have Ss for up to 9 years consecutively so I hate to be redundant for the Ss, especially in ELA. I would be offended, so I presume my Ss would be, too. So, we do a lot of lit studies on current texts that I modify. #atchat
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: I remember it well too. And tech?! Fuhgeddaboutit! Eventually, we piloted Laureate on old computers with a touch screen monitor overlay. #atchat
    • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      A2: I remember a time where all I did was make my own Standards Aligned Units for my multiple disabilities support class. Thank goodness for commercial product now. So much of my life was spent on those unit 'bins' pieced together. #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q3: What resources/instructional methods are you using to modify ELA or literacy content? #ATchat
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    #atchat Readtopia is Age respectful for students ages 9+ at emerging & early conventional reading). Motivation...Don's experiences. He found for himself that visuals and creating images in your mind are the key to reading for learning.
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • clairehabeck Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q2-Our role is more as problem-solver which includes modifications and accommodations based on each individual’s needs. By student. By standard #ATchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 - I have been more involved with providing supports for scaffolding the curriculum. Some of my favorites are Actively Learn, EdPuzzle, Insert Learning, ReadWorks, CommonLIt and Tarheel Reader, depending on IEP goals. #ATchat
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    #ATchat haha, me too!!! And Intellikeys/Clasroom Suite.
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Another resource from @mmatp Resource: Curriculum Modification from @aem_center https://t.co/kjF5ic7Dm7 #Atchat
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A-2 I don’t personally modify curriculum, but look at tools & resources available in classroom & on network & make suggestions 2 teaching staff re: different ways 2 “use what they’ve got” in new ways, brainstorming 2 integrate themes throughout subjects & scaffolding. #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Haha! Intellikeys- beautiful stuff. Still have a usb one for an OT “just in case”. #atchat
    In reply to @alysstets
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A3: don’t forget Rewordify an amazing FREE to #atchat
  • UMass_ATC Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Hi all! Wish I had more time to pop in tonight, but hope all are well. No rest for the wicked! :) hope all in FL are safe. #ATChat
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A3: core vocabulary and AAC device use is the foundation of my ELA instructional methods. So I look for texts with lots of core vocab to model and also how to take complex words and redefine them using core vocab. #atchat
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #atchat I agree. I think as we modified text we used what we had but we lost detailed, videos and rich media. So students often get simple text without real storylines and line drawings. Students love literature- relationships of characters, to read chapter books like their peers
    In reply to @gabbysgroi, @alysstets
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Agreed! Lot’s of hidden treasures on that website! Recommend spending time exploring #ATchat
    In reply to @iplante
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: We’re fortunate to have a variety of tools for adapting and modifying, but I always go back to the whole forethought not afterthought thing... #Atchat
  • kellygrillo Oct 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Another GREAT resource that supports students naturally in writing is PicLit #ATchat 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Oops. Try this one. @aem_center https://t.co/HRZQY1qqcI #ATchat
    In reply to @silentnight7800, @mmatp, @AEM_Center, @AEM_Center
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    #atchat A2: Modifications we lower the rigor. Accommodations we working at grade-level with supports. It is amazing what are students can do!
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Love the @AEM_Center’s wealth of resources. Check out POUR and the PALM Initiative as well. #ATChat
    In reply to @KarenJan, @mmatp, @AEM_Center, @AEM_Center
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Also explore @Storybird #atchat
    In reply to @kellygrillo, @Storybird
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Does anyone use the Writing With Alternatives Pencils or First Author programs? #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Q4: #Atchat What resources are you using to modify Science and Social Studies content?
  • possbeth Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 I am more often supporting students in accessing the curriculum rather than modifying it. Some of my favorite tools for providing access are Clicker Docs abs Clicker Connect. Struggling writers really benefit from having word banks (with or without pictures) #ATchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Ruth, that is where Readtopia helps fill in the gaps. Offers rich curriculum with multiplte entry points. Love how you describe it as age respectable. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @gabbysgroi, @alysstets
    • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      #atchat I agree. I think as we modified text we used what we had but we lost detailed, videos and rich media. So students often get simple text without real storylines and line drawings. Students love literature- relationships of characters, to read chapter books like their peers
      In reply to @gabbysgroi, @alysstets
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    This year trying @getwritable and @mywriteabout #atchat #edtechchat
    In reply to @alysstets, @getwritable, @mywriteabout
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Looking for materials to customize when supporting Ss? Check out Open Ed Resources from https://t.co/hIvkl7RLx9 or https://t.co/5evhBoObzb #ATchat
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Same with me. I use the tech to assist but the teacher I work alongside do the modifications #atchat
    In reply to @cfrost_disteach
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    #atchat Interesting. I did a correlation of aac core vocabulary to a list we use of top 330 words encountered in reading. There was not as much correlation as I expected. Stepping back made sense because communication is different from reading.
    In reply to @alysstets
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A4/ using @DiscoveryEd Science Techbook for the first time. Can level reading a bit but nicely laid out and also has text to speech built in #atchat #edtechchat
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I love creating adapted book kits with games, puzzles, manipulatives, core vocabulary supports, props and puppets, and so on to provide tangible input to the literacy experience. Paths to Literacy has wonderful ideas on story boxes and so on that can be scaffolded. #ATchat
    In reply to @alysstets
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A4: @n2yinc has the market on science/ Social Studies for me! @AttainmentCohas great options, too. #atchat
  • possbeth Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A4 @Newsela and @DiscoveryEd content are 2 great tools for multi leveled science and SS resources. #ATchat
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #atchat Thanks -this means so much. I know the hard work that goes into it!
    In reply to @kellygrillo, @KarenJan
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #atchat I choose the books based on the amount of core vocab in the text. Thank goodness for amazon preview options!
    In reply to @rziolkowski
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: @quizlet always a go to tool as builds in multi-sensory engagement #atchat #edtechchat
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    https://t.co/kbZzKAUjHs #ATchat
    In reply to @alysstets
  • cfrost_disteach Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    So many great resources being thrown out. Definitely a few new ones for me too... so lots to do some research on! #atchat
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    #atchat I'll try to dig up report but CEC had a report from a state of all alternate assessment students. What % do you think read at 1st-5th grade level?
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: @n2yinc has the market on science/ Social Studies for me! @AttainmentCo has great options, too. #atchat
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I like DiscoverKids online for leveled reading SS, Science, TTS and incredible graphics #atchat
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Rewordify is a personal favorite of mine! #atchat
    In reply to @iplante
  • VickiBostonSLP Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Paths to Literacy has fantastic ideas, I agree! I’ve started assigning my graduate student assistants to create adapted books for our clinic- we get books & they get some experience adapting materials. #ATchat
    In reply to @JudithSchoonov1, @alysstets
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  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I agree! #atchat
    In reply to @bcdtech
  • rtopp Oct 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A1. Our district uses Unique, news 2 you, symbol stix. We are looking for math supplements, social skills. @KarenJan #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • possbeth Oct 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4 just starting to explore it, but Quizbot from @DonJohnstonInc looks like a great tool for making accessible assignments and assessments that can be pushed out in Google Classroom. Easy to customize for specific students. #ATchat
  • danielgmcnulty Oct 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I would guestimate that the %-age of Ss taking part in alt. assessment reading below 5th gr level is probably 95% or higher. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: Like @possbeth, I like to help create access by removing barriers. Some barriers may be language (use pics). Text (use TTS) or hands on (use AI, simulation apps). So many more examples, but removing barriers is key. #ATChat
  • clairehabeck Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I 2nd and 3rd @n2yinc and @Newsela #Atchat
  • rtopp Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A1. We are working to build a target based curriculum based on the extended standards. Have math working on ela, next will be science @KarenJan #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    The second half of our #ATchat tonight will focus on accommodations! Let’s talk tools to provide support for all students
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I had it backwards https://t.co/jNoHsvMlT4 Glad you knew what I meant! #atchat
  • adaptechcf Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Joining the chat late tonight, had to help my son study for his test on "The Crucible" #atchat
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I love @edpuzzle for content classes #atchat #edtechchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Q5: Share an app/ext you use to provide just-in-time access to print materials. How do you make paper accessible? #ATchat
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Have you seen the ULS and N2Y supports for Unity and Words for Life? https://t.co/jjVvsbH84e #ATchat
    In reply to @alysstets, @n2yinc, @AttainmentCo
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    @MsSchwartz_25 and I ran a course in the spring focusing on tech tools to reach all Learners. Some of the ones we discussed were Rewordify, Smithsonian Tween Tribune, Front Row @Newsela, @CommonLit and of course @EpicKidsBooks #atchat
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #atchat Wow that is a huge task. How do you get rich and engaging reading? Are you adapting?
    In reply to @rtopp, @KarenJan
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Yup! #atchat their online and offline resources are awesome #atchat
    In reply to @bcdtech
  • adaptechcf Oct 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A5 I have been using PDF Expert app, allows you to annotate, type in text and has a TTS feature #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Great to have you here - did you use LitCharts? https://t.co/4hRpYqav7d #ATchat
    In reply to @adaptechcf
    • adaptechcf Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Joining the chat late tonight, had to help my son study for his test on "The Crucible" #atchat
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    R&W tools #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • cfrost_disteach Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q5- Read and Write for Google. We scan and then use the app to read materials and edit digitially. We also have a couple of students using Prizmo and ClaroPDF on the iPad. #atchat
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    We use R & W for Google Chrome, also have claroscan pen app on iOS. Given a minute or 2 warning I can scan with fujiscanner- OCR/upload. Also use Google Keep OCR #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: @ClaroSoftware ScanPen @prizmo PrizmoGo @MicrosoftED Seeing AI #atchat #edtechchat
  • ATtips Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: Love using Office Lens from my phone or an iPad to quickly capture content and convert into variety of formats- including editable Word, PDF, OneNote, immersive reader.#ATchat
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    The new Pearson Realize eText and National Geographic Exploring Science has built in TTS and is interactive. #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I'll tweet our the resource when I'm back in the office. It breaks it out by disability/age but as example: 7th grade/Intell Dis 74% of students could read passages from 1st-5th grade-level. I point this out because I think we often modify too low! #atchat
    In reply to @danielgmcnulty
  • VickiBostonSLP Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: I don’t think I’ve seen TarHeel Reader mentioned yet. I also like Pictello for quick social stories & how you can download a TarHeel reader story into Pictello. #ATchat
  • adaptechcf Oct 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I also like to use the Book Creator app/program to create books #atchat
    In reply to @VickiBostonSLP
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Love how @texthelp Snapverter works with @GoogleForEdu #atchat
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: We’re Chromebook so we use a TTS, WP, solution for web. For those pesky PDF’s and scanned documents we use @usekamiapp which works brilliantly with @googleclassroom. #ATChat
  • ATtips Oct 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: An iOS app that we have had great success with using to complete worksheets- dictation, writing or drawing options- is SnapTypePro Very user friendly for elementary students too. #ATchat
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: currently obsessed with @AttainmentCo GoWorksheet maker #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q6: Share tools / UDL strategies you use to promote student expression + provide alternatives which demonstrate learning #Atchat
  • rtopp Oct 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    We have just started on ela. We are picking the priority standards then will build learning targets. We will use unique and other programs to meet goals. Standards don't start till 3rd grade@rziolkowski @KarenJan #atchat
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: Claro ScanPen, @scanningpens, @prizmo are a few #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan, @scanningpens, @prizmo
  • clairehabeck Oct 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5 google docs built-in OCR! Take pic or scan. Right click in google drive. Open as a google doc. And bingo bango now kids can use text2speech and annotate. #Atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I mentioned Tarheel Reader earlier. There are a variety of books at different levels which support the curriculum ie, Martin Luther King books for an MLS unit. #ATchat
    In reply to @VickiBostonSLP
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Sorry, but need to dip out early tonight. Catch up on the wakelet tomorrow. Much love to my favorite PLN! #atchat
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I need to play with that some more for some learners- what do you love about it? #atchat
    In reply to @alysstets, @AttainmentCo
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Thanks so much for your contributions - have a great night! #ATchat
    In reply to @alysstets
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A6: Putting Students in charge of their tools makes a huge difference. Having students train teachers on tools puts them in charge and builds their mastery to a new level. They become better at picking the right tool for the task. #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • adaptechcf Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Going back to the part of the chat that I missed, so many great resources shared tonight! #atchat
  • alysstets Oct 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    So many features: https://t.co/1GiisKhr5i #ATchat
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp, @AttainmentCo
  • VickiBostonSLP Oct 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Sorry I missed that- I was late to the chat as usual. Time zone challenges. #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • JudithSchoonov1 Oct 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    And great exemplar text supports for scaffolding! https://t.co/M3XzxQQFFq #ATchat
    In reply to @VickiBostonSLP
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A6: Hi @iplante ! I was rushing to get to this chat. I love that u mentioned @Flipgrid and the live captioning is what brings it more adoration for me! #ATchat
    In reply to @iplante, @Flipgrid, @AdobeSpark, @iplante, @Flipgrid
  • danielgmcnulty Oct 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    ah yes... and I think we have a tendency to modify when Ss really need us to accommodate, from an early age. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    We are having teachers also airdrop images to younger students’ iPads so they don’t miss out on valuable learning time taking images. It’s been a game changer! #atchat
    In reply to @iplante, @ClaroSoftware, @prizmo, @microsofted
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: Alice Keeler Webcam Record...SUPER easy for students & sends directly to Drive folder: https://t.co/LCiVbBDOc7 #ATchat
  • iplante Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    So curious to check out Google Slides for captioning now! #atchat #edtechchat
    In reply to @ksuding, @Flipgrid, @AdobeSpark
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Another common occurrence is instructional methods promote dependence - adults read materials to students, scribe, etc. #ATchat
    In reply to @danielgmcnulty, @rziolkowski
    • danielgmcnulty Oct 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      ah yes... and I think we have a tendency to modify when Ss really need us to accommodate, from an early age. #ATchat
      In reply to @rziolkowski
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Your mention of captioning reminded me- Anyone try out the new closed captions is Google slide presentation yet? #ATchat
    In reply to @ksuding, @iplante, @Flipgrid, @AdobeSpark
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    In my techapalooza lessons, the learners are the investigators. They work in groups and then demonstrate the tool(s) and how they can be used. They become the experts for other learners to go to. Powerful! #atchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @KarenJan
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    @SnapTypeOT is another favorite of mine! I have seen it transform learning for students with fine motor issues/dysgraphia! #atchat
    In reply to @ATtips, @SnapTypeOT
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    This is game changer during classroom instruction for sure. I'm with you...geeked out about it. #ATchat
    In reply to @iplante, @Flipgrid, @AdobeSpark
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I think we must be on the same wavelength tonite- you just type faster! #atchat
    In reply to @iplante, @ksuding, @Flipgrid, @AdobeSpark
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    It’s such a simple but underutilized tool #atchat
    In reply to @kellygrillo, @iplante, @ClaroSoftware, @prizmo, @microsofted
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    @mmatp was the first person I heard it from. His excitement made me feel like I had already tried it...ha ha I'm learning it now. #ATchat
    In reply to @bcdtech, @iplante, @Flipgrid, @AdobeSpark, @mmatp
  • VickiBostonSLP Oct 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes, even w/regards to AAC kids get choices around communication supports- sometimes you have the voice words, sometimes a sign or gestures will work, sometimes you need the device- it’s all great & respected. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @KarenJan
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    You can take a basic worksheet and turn it into a 21sr century interactive sheet. Takes some time on the teachers’ end to set up but it is really incredible what it can do #atchat
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp, @alysstets, @AttainmentCo
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #atchat This approach honors our students and presumes competence! Gives our kids dignity as learners! Focuses on their strengths.
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp, @KarenJan
  • cfrost_disteach Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I have to take off early. Been chatting from the hospital waiting room. My father in law was having heart surgery. Got the great news that he is out and all is well! I have to go celebrate. I’ll read back later! #atchat
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Get OUT! Ooooh, makes me want to happy dance! @asheetsroom14 check out this tweet! #ATchat
    In reply to @clairehabeck, @iplante, @Flipgrid, @AdobeSpark, @asheetsroom14
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    But is a worksheet the best instructional tool for our students? #ATchat
    In reply to @lrdichiara, @hillarygfphdatp, @alysstets, @AttainmentCo
    • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      You can take a basic worksheet and turn it into a 21sr century interactive sheet. Takes some time on the teachers’ end to set up but it is really incredible what it can do #atchat
      In reply to @hillarygfphdatp, @alysstets, @AttainmentCo
  • danielgmcnulty Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Oh my, yes... the dreaded "scribe" as an accommodation or "adult reader." #ATchat
    In reply to @KarenJan, @rziolkowski
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    I couldn’t agree more Ruth! I just had a conversation with a teacher today about calling her students the “Techsperts” and utilizing their knowledge of the technology to support newer users. #atchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Don’t forget-we are always looking for guest moderators. Fill out the form: https://t.co/jp5B3BvIWy #ATchat
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Embrace that celebration & give a million hugs! #ATchat
    In reply to @cfrost_disteach
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Q7: What are the obstacles to inclusive learning? How do you support staff to overcome the obstacles? #Atchat
  • MTMarySLP Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I second TarHeel Reader. It's a fabulous site #ATchat Hopefully #SLPeeps are using it well.
    In reply to @VickiBostonSLP
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Perceptions. @attipscast has a wonderful chapter in his book on this- and ways to address it in our roles. #atchat
    • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      Q7: What are the obstacles to inclusive learning? How do you support staff to overcome the obstacles? #Atchat
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7: Lack of high expectations for students, which can create the unnecessary barrier to student learning, dignity of risk and opportunities to fail. All important experiences & skills for Ss to acquire. #ATchat
  • bcdtech Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Not AT, but do you have good resources for ELL students - for free reading- gr 6-12... not "babyish" but decodable for language learners? #atchat
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #atchat A7: Obstacles are plenty..lack of tech, teacher comfort with tech, learned helplessness, bad habits of just spelling words. Solution is simple..let students lead with appropriate tools. Empower them to accommodate as they need. Don't lower the rigor-presume competence!
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A7 THIS! #ATchat
    • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      #atchat A7: Obstacles are plenty..lack of tech, teacher comfort with tech, learned helplessness, bad habits of just spelling words. Solution is simple..let students lead with appropriate tools. Empower them to accommodate as they need. Don't lower the rigor-presume competence!
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A7: Lots of teacher training, data, share resources, successes & failures. Often times the failures are the highlight to overcome obstacles in supporting staff. #ATchat
  • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    As the sun sets on another #Atchat, May this photo of tonight’s sunset bring you all a little bit of happiness, peace, and calm (Especially for those in FL). Grateful for you all!
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry @mmatp will post the @wakelet from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A7: The biggest obstacles for me are obtaining the tools available for all students to truly create a UDL environment and the time to provide support to those who are less comfortable using the tech. #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Any final thoughts? Anything you would like to add to the conversation? #ATchat
  • danielgmcnulty Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A7: In my view, the emphasis on placement w/out explicit schoolwide culture, guidelines and expectations for specialized instruction and specialized materials is the biggest barrier to meaningful inclusion. #ATchat
  • kellygrillo Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A7: Just Do It...be BOLD...tackle every opportunity and tell them you’re also scared and sometimes you have no clue if this thing will work...but you’re not giving up until SOMETHING does! #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Beautiful sunset. They have been stunning lately! #ATchat
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp
    • hillarygfphdatp Oct 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      As the sun sets on another #Atchat, May this photo of tonight’s sunset bring you all a little bit of happiness, peace, and calm (Especially for those in FL). Grateful for you all!
  • ksuding Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Well said @rziolkowski #ATchat Growth mindset set...we will always get the same outcomes if we are inflexible in our teaching. I mentioned to a T today that the only inflexibility we need for our Ss is inflexibility of CONSISTENCY. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @rziolkowski
  • JesTVIOandM Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I haven’t had a student that needed in class yet but @MSFTEnable Seeing AI powerful and free! Students with low vision can use scanner app and pdf app or Good Notes to write on doc. Scanning can happen right from notes app too. #ATChat
    In reply to @KarenJan, @MSFTEnable
  • rziolkowski Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #atchat Too bad it has to be free. Start to Finish books are age respectful & have critical supports for ELs Supports for Vocab, Anaphora Resolution & Lexical Inferences. Yes these are big words but they are why writing materials for success can make a difference!
    In reply to @bcdtech
  • KarenJan - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thank you all for contributing to the conversation tonight. Enjoy th rest of the week. #ATchat
  • lrdichiara Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    My Motivational Monday post this week! #atchat https://t.co/VjcWlisEQX
    In reply to @ksuding
  • clairehabeck Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A7 Until schools start practicing UDL, AT and other accommodations will remain for “those kids” or be “cheating”. Remove the stigma. What’s good for one can almost alway benefit all. #Atchat