#ATchat Archive

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

Wednesday January 30, 2019
8:00 PM EST

  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #ATchat LIVE from #ATIA19 We are having out annual Tweetup in person but want to also engage people not here this week. Our topic tonight is Let’s Talk PD, both as a participant and providing it.
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Introduce yourself AND if you are at #ATIA19 share a pic! #ATchat
  • CaileyDenboer Jan 30 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi! My name is Cailey DenBoer. I’m a pre-service teacher studying at Montana Western. I’m excited to see what this #atchat has to offer.
  • jaymckay08 Jan 30 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Rarely get to participate in #ATchat on twitter, so I didn't want to miss the opportunity for the live one at #ATIA19!
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:04 PM EST
    The first half hour tonight will focus on PD experiences you have enjoyed this year. The last half hour will focus on PD you have delivered this year #ATchat #ATIA19
  • adaptechcf Jan 30 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Cheryl from MA, excited to be at #atia19 #atchat
  • a11yEDU Jan 30 @ 8:04 PM EST
    There is a lot of focus on the quality of presenters and their training, not so much participants. Seems often like an unbalanced relationship #atchat
  • bwwojci Jan 30 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hey...Brian from Nebraska at #atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Q1: Did you attend PD this year that was AMAZING? What was outstanding about it? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hello from beautiful Orlando (not as chilly as Maine) #atchat
  • cfrost_disteach Jan 30 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Cassie Frost Hanging out at #atia19 #atchat
  • SarahGeissWood Jan 30 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Great to be here at #ATIA19! I am a reading researcher interested in assistive technology to support reading comprehension. #ATChat
  • VickiBostonSLP Jan 30 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi all virtually & in person. I’m a clinical professor at U of Memphis, seeing kids in clinic & teaching the AAC class this semester. #ATchat
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:06 PM EST
    #atchat I'm hooked up! Hazah all!
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:06 PM EST
    The participants have so much expertise to offer. Love drawing on it to build capacity and understanding. #atchat
    In reply to @a11yEDU
  • tchrmom2boys Jan 30 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Heather from NY here at #ATIA19 #ATchat
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:07 PM EST
    This picture makes it look a lot warmer than it really is! #atchat #ATIA19
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp
  • adaptechcf Jan 30 @ 8:07 PM EST
    The pre-conference session with @KarenJan and @iplante about AT for LD was a great way to start the conference. Learned so much already! #atia19 #atchat
  • cfrost_disteach Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    I was going to say something about the cold... but then got the call from my family saying the windchill is -51 at home... no more complaining for me! #atchat #atia19
    • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:07 PM EST
      This picture makes it look a lot warmer than it really is! #atchat #ATIA19
      In reply to @hillarygfphdatp
  • a11yEDU Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi all, Matt from Virginia. I provide PD to educators and related service providers in the area of AT. Former special educator and instructional technology resource specialist. #atchat
  • wernedat Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Wish I was there. I have a 'been in a pre-conference all day and now have a migraine' ick. #ATchat
    In reply to @cfrost_disteach
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    And your last name is Frost too! #atchat!
    In reply to @cfrost_disteach
  • katietaylorIN Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hello! Katie @atiaorlando PATINS Specialist focusing in deaf education and Primary Transition #ATchat
  • ksuding Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi #ATchat Kelli signing in this evening!
  • PATINSSandi Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A:1 The energy and wealth of knowledge in the room! People make or break the training. #ATIA19 #ATchat #PatinsIcam
  • MaryEllies_ Jan 30 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Mary from MI here! #Atchat
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Where are you?!?!?! #atchat
    In reply to @VickiBostonSLP
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Especially since it was taken inside! :-) #atchat
    In reply to @Shaun_SLP
  • cfrost_disteach Jan 30 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Oh ick. That sucks. Rest up! #atia19 #atchat
    In reply to @wernedat
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:10 PM EST
    If you are at #ATIA19 - share something you have already learned OR something you want to learn this week #ATchat
  • ksuding Jan 30 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: @iplante & @mmatp rocked an EdCamp for us. Loved it! #ATChat #ATIA19
  • NadineWelchAT Jan 30 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Attending my first #ATChat @#ATIA19
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Oh no! Rest up! #atchat
    In reply to @wernedat, @cfrost_disteach
  • NWingate5 Jan 30 @ 8:11 PM EST
    We have learned that the new toolbox on the PRC devices is an amazing upgrade! #ATchat
  • wernedat Jan 30 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Yep given I have three more days of ATIA to learn through... To sleep I head. I'll have to find all my #atchat folks over the next few days. Maybe we need a secret handshake or signal so we can identify each other...or the #atchat ribbons on our nametags (which I don't have yet)
    In reply to @cfrost_disteach
  • a11yEDU Jan 30 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I totally agree. Which makes it all the more important why participants should not come to PD with a “sit and get” mindset. Their active participation can take an average PD session over the top! #atchat
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #atchat I learned about so many incredible tools from @iplante and @KarenJan regarding reading and had a great mini #edcamp with @iplante and some guy! #atchat #ATIA19
  • cfrost_disteach Jan 30 @ 8:13 PM EST
    OOO! the secret handshake. I would be the one to forget it. But an #atchat ribbon would be great! (Is there such a thing?)
    In reply to @wernedat
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Q2: What did you change about your practice based on what you learned during PD this year? What were the results? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:16 PM EST
    HMMMM - wonder who that guy was! #ATchat #ATIA19
  • a11yEDU Jan 30 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Wearable AT for executive function https://t.co/QFbkHH8hdC #atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:17 PM EST
    So glad you enjoyed the session! #ATchat #ATIA19
    • NadineWelchAT Jan 30 @ 8:15 PM EST
      Spent two days G💙💛gling! Have lots of new tools in my pocket. Thanks @mmatp
      In reply to @mmatp, @mmatp
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Howdy neighbor! #atchat
    In reply to @ksuding
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I want to learn more about switch access and eye gaze and Braille coding. #atchat
  • a11yEDU Jan 30 @ 8:20 PM EST
    I’ve learned the power of delegation. More students can be best served with an effective team approach to AT services, not just a single expert. #atchat
  • katietaylorIN Jan 30 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Keep in mind Adults enjoy learning in an UDL environment like our students, novelty and relevance impact engagement and motivate to stay focused on task #ATIA19 #atchat
    • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:15 PM EST
      Q2: What did you change about your practice based on what you learned during PD this year? What were the results? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • RachelH872 Jan 30 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Rachel here! I agree!!!!! #ATChat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:20 PM EST
    That’s why I changed how I deliver PD- so much more empowering!#ATChat
    In reply to @a11yEDU
  • SydneyW63609685 Jan 30 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Watching my first TweetCat every! Excited to be here #ATchat #barbersclass @barbersclass
    In reply to @mmatp, @barbersclass
  • jlfahlbush Jan 30 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2: I learned that sharing a timeline / schedule is just as important for those of us with “typical” executive functioning skills. Everyone likes to understand expectations #ATchat
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2: switching presenting using the #innovatorscompass, developed by @ElaBenUr has changed everything. #atchat
  • RachelH872 Jan 30 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A1: Absolutely yours @mmatp ! I would recommend the Googly goodness (2 days of goo) Boot Camp to anyone! #atchat
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Model model model! It works. #atia19 #atchat
    In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • katietaylorIN Jan 30 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Can’t wait to hear about this!! #ATChat
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp, @ElaBenUr
  • cfrost_disteach Jan 30 @ 8:23 PM EST
    This is a great point and something that is really important to remember as we are designing professional development #atchat
    In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • RachelH872 Jan 30 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Hi Everyone! Rachel Herron here from the #PatinsIcam PATINS Project in Indiana! #atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Q3: Share one PD event you participated in this year that was outside the area of AT. How can you apply the info to support Ss? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3: @CAST_UDL Symposium and @UDLIRN were by far the most transformative experiences this year. Validating and empowering. #UDL is the best. #atchat
  • JamieWithering2 Jan 30 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A1: I attended the @PATINSPROJECT State conference in Indy and was inspired! I joined twitter at that conference and have been following and learning from some amazing peeps all over! #ATchat
  • jconradslp Jan 30 @ 8:28 PM EST
    I went to GenCon this year, huge board game convention with a one day educator conference, excellent take aways: if you can teach like a gamer you have a fantastic sense of UDL #atchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • teragra84416680 Jan 30 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3- just finished 2 days of @ISTE Certified Educator training! I think the standards help to ground reasoningfor technology in education- helps explain the WHY! #ATchat
  • cfrost_disteach Jan 30 @ 8:29 PM EST
    I didn’t even know they had such a thing! How awesome! Board Games rock! #atchat
    In reply to @jconradslp, @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Want to read the @Wakelet for past #ATchat conversations? Check out: https://t.co/NEEbmGAyVI #ATIA19
  • katietaylorIN Jan 30 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Yoga PD at #campstafish #patinsicam We all need to take a moment and breathe, breaks are good for #selfcare even our students need it #atchat
    • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:25 PM EST
      Q3: Share one PD event you participated in this year that was outside the area of AT. How can you apply the info to support Ss? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Oh that's awesome! I did a workshop there on communication and gaming! #atchat
    In reply to @jconradslp, @mmatp
  • VIPKidTeacherIN Jan 30 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Just finished teaching classes with #VIPKid! If you want to make money teaching from home, click here to get started: https://t.co/Kz81GVk1AI #1to1techchat #FLEDchat #EarlyLang #scchat #122edchat #ATchat #miched #workfromhome
  • CAST_UDL Jan 30 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Thanks so much, Hillary! ❤️ #UntilLearningHasNoLimits #ATchat
    In reply to @hillarygfphdatp, @UDLIRN
  • JamieWithering2 Jan 30 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A2: I have worked with our SLP to borrow new AT tools from @PATINSPROJECT and also using Ss AT devices not only in classroom consistently but also in community. #ATchat
    • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:15 PM EST
      Q2: What did you change about your practice based on what you learned during PD this year? What were the results? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Now we shift focus from you as a learner to you as a presenter #ATchat #ATIA19
  • jlfahlbush Jan 30 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Attended sessions at #OCALICON on UDL that opened my eyes to including UDL in a teacher contract. That’s a way to make it happen! #ATchat
  • a11yEDU Jan 30 @ 8:32 PM EST
    I participated in a book study about the four tendencies. It helped me to come to grip with some of my colleagues antics, even though I’m an upholder, have value ;) #atchat
  • JamieWithering2 Jan 30 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3: Trauma Informed Care PD... and using that info to look behind the behavior at what the student is really saying or needing. #ATchat
    • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:25 PM EST
      Q3: Share one PD event you participated in this year that was outside the area of AT. How can you apply the info to support Ss? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q4: What are your favorite “tricks of the trade” for delivering high quality PD? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • jconradslp Jan 30 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Has really changed my work too! And working with my colleagues who are working through compassion fatigue #ATchat
    In reply to @JamieWithering2
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:36 PM EST
    This is so huge in education and desperately needed. We’ve made some shifts and it has changed things. Still lots of work to do! #atchat
    In reply to @jconradslp, @JamieWithering2
  • a11yEDU Jan 30 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4: Keep it short, keep them active. #atchat
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:36 PM EST
    #ATchat A4) keep the audience engaged! Discussion, resources, hands on, etc. Whatever keeps them interacting and motivated!
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A4. Lots of movement, plenty of engagement and opportunities to just talk and share #Atchat
  • RachelH872 Jan 30 @ 8:37 PM EST
    I learned the ins and outs of google keep...I Thought all along that I was doing it correctly! I have so much to learn! #ATChat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A4: Allow time to think, create, share, process. #atchat
  • ksuding Jan 30 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4: Making meaningful connections & content, being flexible in needs , relationship building, 100% supportive with follow thru and perhaps a laugh or 2 or a 1000 #ATChat
  • Shaun_SLP Jan 30 @ 8:38 PM EST
    PD is not unlike intervention! #atchat
  • CassJessie Jan 30 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A2: concrete thing I learned that I can go home and implement (from preconference seminar) is to focus on playing first, modeling on the AAC device second, and let individual use device how they want #atchat #atbootcamp2019
  • NWingate5 Jan 30 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: Being passionate, easy and applicable take aways, showing real life examples #ATchat
  • tjoshaughnessy Jan 30 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: I try to link it back to subject specific examples so S’s understand exactly practical ways on how the technology/tools can be applied in ways that work for them #atchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • jlfahlbush Jan 30 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: Humor, collaboration among attendees, trying out apps & tools, moving around. Think about how you’d engage your students and do the same things! #ATchat
  • JamieWithering2 Jan 30 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: Movement... dont stand and lecture... give participants chance to talk and share out... means less talking I have to do! 😀 #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Q5: How has your presenting style evolved over the year(s)? What influences your PD? #ATchat #ATIA19
  • wernedat Jan 30 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A4: leave them with a top 5 things to takeaway (great if there's time for them to make/write it themselves) to start that progress of implementation based on their felt need #ATchat
  • wernedat Jan 30 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A5 I come to ATIA and always pick up something new about how to present well from y'all who present way more than me... Watching people I admire in person or on webinars informs both my practice and process. #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • hillarygfphdatp Jan 30 @ 8:46 PM EST
    #atchat A5: actively involve your audience using the #innovatorscompass. Game changer (I know I’m repeating myself but it’s sooooooo goood)! https://t.co/s67uV6cEgr
  • NWingate5 Jan 30 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5: Our style is to be "real", admit short comings, celebrate successes and show passion for all learners. #ATchat
  • jconradslp Jan 30 @ 8:46 PM EST
    I am much more "giving" with my materials and slides. I've finally realized that what is on my slides is Google-able and what I facilitate with PD really can only happen with human connection and is not on the slides #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Don’t forget-we are always looking for guest moderators. Fill out the form: https://t.co/wUQEjE6Lej #ATchat #ATIA19
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q6: Share strategies you use to make sure your training “sticks” #ATchat #ATIA19
  • bwwojci Jan 30 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Hearing rumors of a coordinated International #atchat coming soon....should be awesome!
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the @Wakelet from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning #ATIA19
  • cfrost_disteach Jan 30 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Rumors of some awesome moderators as well! #atchat
    In reply to @bwwojci
  • mmatp - Moderator Jan 30 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Make sure to follow everyone from today’s #atchat & follow #ATIA19 to grow your PLN. Let’s continue to learn and share!
  • san_cz Jan 30 @ 8:59 PM EST
    sorry very late...A6: I have scheduled follow up sessions after the training to answer questions and provide support. #atchat
    In reply to @mmatp