A weekly half hour chat focused on improving access to education for PK-12 students through the use of Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Assistive Technology (AT).
Hi Everyone! Rachel Herron from the PATINS Project here! Broadcasting live from #ATIA19 Looking forward to the chat! It is definitely flip flop weather here! #PatinsIcam
I am Kelli the PATINS Specialist of ASD, SLD, Chrome Accessibility, AEM and AT Integration, UDL in Indiana. Also ur Moderator 4 this evening! #PatinsIcam
Sandi here, Secondary SLD and Transition, Chrome access and Implementation, and Accessible Content Authoring Specialist. I won't say what the weather is but it is definitely the happiest weather on Earth! #PatinsIcam
Q1: As we work w Ss of all ages, and in all program settings, does planning 4 transition intersect w planning 4 tech? How do u integrate the 2? #PatinsIcam
A1: My focus is ALWAYS on skills for LIFE. If I can match a tool for a student to use for life, I have found the right tool for school AND transition #PatinsIcam
A1: It is crucial in today's world of shifting platforms and evolving applications to ask the question, "what will this look like next year?" "In four years?". A good transition plan includes a plan to continually look at updating AEM and AT plans. #PatinsIcam
It is important to be planning this integration, trying things, honing skills and thinking forward to possible scenarios. Even more necessary is preparing the student to advocate for their tech. #PatinsIcam
It is important to be planning this integration, trying things, honing skills and thinking forward to possible scenarios. Even more necessary is preparing the student to advocate for their tech. #PatinsIcam
Q2: Name one way that technology or accessibility has changed your job or how you do your job over the course of your career? In the last year? #PatinsIcam
A1: the nature of transition planning is that it's a fluid plan that moves with the students wants, needs, interests, and plans. When tech updates, so do we!
Q1: As we work w Ss of all ages, and in all program settings, does planning 4 transition intersect w planning 4 tech? How do u integrate the 2? #PatinsIcam
A2: when I'm away from my desk, I listen to most emails on my phone. I travel to conferences, but learn and network mostly online. Just heard from a colleague in England who found and utilized a Patins TV episode about using a wifi camera with a tablet #PatinsIcam
A2: Technology has gone from non existent to an incredibly important part of my job...and in the last year alone I believe it falls into the category of "if you can dream it you can have it." Kids today are so lucky...so many hurtles are being jumped! #PatinsIcam
A2: it has allowed independence and advocacy for my learners. Independence and autonomy has been life changing for our learners. We are only scratching the surface. #PatinsIcam
Q2: Name one way that technology or accessibility has changed your job or how you do your job over the course of your career? In the last year? #PatinsIcam
A2: So many changes the need for paper is a huge change. Technology has also reduced the waiting time for so many things. Decisions can be made quicker and with a greater consensus. #PatinsIcam
A2: @DonJohnstonInc Snap & Read is a major game changer for my Ss! Before that, I was reading aloud everything for them. Now they can move from webpage to webpage independently.
A2: supporting students who expect to have their voice (their AAC) on their phone is an industry changer. Who knew we'd be buying high tech AAC at Target or Walmart? #PatinsIcam
Q2: Name one way that technology or accessibility has changed your job or how you do your job over the course of your career? In the last year? #PatinsIcam
Q2: Until I took this position, I had sort of tiptoed around tech. Even while teaching it was not too big a factor. Now I feel like I've jumped into the deep water. Sandy often throws me a floatie!#patinsicam
A3: I think owning how they learn best and recognizing that there are life tools that will be there to assist the journey are the best ways to reach independence! #PatinsIcam
A3: Getting students connected to mentors who can share their stories and wisdom can be meaningful--hopefully a role model that can share their ups and downs, and what is current in the workplace. #PatinsIcam
A3: We do our students are great service by teaching them how to manage and operate their own tech. We also need to give them the ownership and curiosity to explore new developments #PatinsIcam
A3: keep them in the process as much as possible. Ss are so used to listening and being told what to do. It's a skill to be able to evaluate and make choices for yourself. We need to foster that early by valuing their ideas and discussing them. #PatinsIcam
Q4: Are you familiar with the new Pathways that Indiana has created to offer multiple options for diploma and certificate completion? How are these impacting your planning and instruction? #PatinsIcam
A3: We are preparing them for jobs that haven't been invented and told that haven't been dreamed of. Growing Curiosity, resilience, and kindness within them will serve them through all of that #PatinsIcam
Yes I am! If you would like to talk digital portfolios or anything transition feel free to reach out to me. If you are at atia come see me Friday at 1 for Digital transition portfolios and more!#PatinsIcam
A3: We are preparing them for jobs that haven't been invented and told that haven't been dreamed of. Growing Curiosity, resilience, and kindness within them will serve them through all of that #PatinsIcam
A4: there are soooooo many options now. Taking a look at the IDOE website is a good place to start. They have tools even for middle schoolers! https://t.co/o89qNQmaie#PatinsIcam
Q4: Are you familiar with the new Pathways that Indiana has created to offer multiple options for diploma and certificate completion? How are these impacting your planning and instruction? #PatinsIcam
A5: I believe that we need to stay the course with our message about fostering independence and teaching students to understand how they learn best! #PatinsIcam
Our time is coming to an end. We certainly hope that u are leaving with some fresh thoughts of transition Thx so much for joining us this evening. #PatinsIcam
Join us next week for the topic of Hearing Assistive Technology Same time, same place. Keep tweeting and share awesome things u see happening! #PatinsIcam
