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participatechat Oct 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #ATchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/LbdD5BZnTB

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome to this Live #ATchat coming to you from #CTG17 Tell us who you are & where you are!

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi Tonia! So glad you are joining us tonight. How did you hear about #ATchat

In reply to @TBradnock, @AlbrightCollege

wernedat Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Elisa, from FL, wishing at was at #CTG17 but happy to be joining from #atchat

In reply to @mmatp

edukate5334 Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Katie, 1st grade teacher from TX! #ATchat #edt5334

cameronrrupert Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm Cameron, a pre-service teacher in PA! #atchat

MaegeK Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Maegan , SLP/AT in CT #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey Elisa! Wish you were here too. Conference has been good so far. #Atchat

In reply to @wernedat

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi there! Hillary from Maine- wishing I was at #CTG17! 😫 #atchat

bcdtech Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

So jealous! Wish I was there. Will be lurking tonite- trying to do too many things at once. #atchat

Grandinettirsd Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I'm Megan and I teach 8th and 9th grade science in Reading PA. #atchat

In reply to @mmatp

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi Tonia! Welcome! So happy you’re here. You’re in a great place! #ATChat

In reply to @TBradnock, @AlbrightCollege

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

It has been great so far! #ATchat

In reply to @hillavee

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Nice to see you! #atchat

In reply to @bcdtech

cindy_culwell Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Cindy, another 1st grade teacher from Texas checking in! #atchat #edt5334

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

So great to be here chatting with @mmatp from #CTG17. #ATchat

Sam19Parks Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hello, I'm Sam Parks. I'm preservice middle education major, also from Albright College #atchat

JoanneSabo Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Joanne Sped inclusion from MA. Wishing I was there #ctg17 #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Welcome to all. This is not a tweeting crowd here at #CTG17. But @mmatp and I have learned a lot. #ATchat

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Love it! #atchat

In reply to @mmatp

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Not much of a Tweeting crowd here! Happy to have @KarenJan and @Jackthetweet #ctg17 #atchat

JenniferSavedge Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Lurking tonight and wishing I was at CTG!! #atchat

wernedat Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

what are your top 3 new insights? #atchat

In reply to @KarenJan, @mmatp

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Yes! Please share! #atchat

In reply to @KarenJan, @mmatp

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@Jackthetweet from Scanning Pens is with us. Check out the website https://t.co/AoqXR0TW42 #ATchat

Jackthetweet Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Thanks @mmatp - feel honoured to be part of the real life #atchat at #CTG17

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Not much of a Tweeting crowd here! Happy to have @KarenJan and @Jackthetweet #ctg17 #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

So @mmatp What have you been most excited about here @ #CTG!7? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

So @mmatp What have you been most excited about here @ #CTG17? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#CTG17 is excellent for AAC, Microsoft is big here with new Accessibility releases and Apple is hosting a great hands-on playground. #ATchat

In reply to @wernedat, @mmatp

JenniferSavedge Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

What is Apple up to at CTG? Heard ADEs had some cool things up their sleeves! #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I was really excited about Chrome #a11y features. Select to Speak feature #Atchat

In reply to @KarenJan

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Even Sady is here in person! https://t.co/PBruXIYdJp #ATchat #CTG17

In reply to @JenniferSavedge

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

This makes me happy! #atchat

In reply to @mmatp, @KarenJan

The_app_guide Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

John O'Sullivan AT specialist and Librarian joining late. #ATCHAT

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Went to a session about OER by Dan Herlihy. So many resources available which promote UDL. #ATchat #CTG17

JoanneSabo Oct 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Such a motivating video! #atchat Thanks for sharing it.

In reply to @KarenJan, @JenniferSavedge

appyteacher Oct 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Checking in from the #MOA while having dinner! #Ctg2017 is awesome so far! @space_provided @DahnkeNicole_OT #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Check out https://t.co/tCLsuNobDa and the ability to customize text for students. Can scaffold and upload to iBooks. #ATchat #CTG17

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Learned about Delivr https://t.co/hcisn9PyN0 Allows you to reuse the same QR code. No need to create new code each time #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#ATchat

MSFTEnable Oct 18 @ 10:58 AM EDT

"Create Inclusive Classrooms with Microsoft Education." Slides from this morning's presentation at #CTG17 https://t.co/aXTPMcC68k

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

What have you been most excited about here at #CTG17 #atchat

In reply to @appyteacher, @space_provided, @DahnkeNicole_OT

Jackthetweet Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

While we're talking #atchat I've been impressed with the speaker line up this year at #CTG17 like @joyzabala @KellyFonner @mmatp @KarenJan

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Showed this to my husband- this is the why. Love this! #atchat

In reply to @KarenJan, @JenniferSavedge

JudithSchoonov1 Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Me too, Jennifer! Hello, CTG! Hope to see some (or all) of you at ATIA #ATchat

In reply to @JenniferSavedge

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

And @eyeonaxs and @nancykawaja - amazing lineup! So glad you’re there- it’s an amazing conference! #atchat

In reply to @Jackthetweet, @joyzabala, @KellyFonner, @mmatp, @KarenJan, @eyeonaxs, @nancykawaja

JoanneSabo Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

The best of the best IMO #atchat

In reply to @Jackthetweet, @joyzabala, @KellyFonner, @mmatp, @KarenJan

cindy_culwell Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

For those of us not able to attend, if you could take back 1 thing to your class/school tomorrow, what would it be? #atchat #edt5334

Jackthetweet Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Mike - can you give an example of why this would be helpful in education #atchat

In reply to @mmatp

TanyaSSLP Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

We miss you!! #ATchat

In reply to @JenniferSavedge

appyteacher Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I can’t wait to get my hands on a #Chromebook when I get back! #atchat

In reply to @mmatp, @KarenJan

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Now we can assign new URLs to a new QR code. No need to print out & share new QR codes for each activity #ATchat

In reply to @Jackthetweet

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I thought I wouldn’t like our transition in our district but.... it’s all good! Love the touchscreen Chromebook. #atchat

In reply to @appyteacher, @mmatp, @KarenJan

JoanneSabo Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I have never used QR codes in the classroom. Can you direct me to a tutorial on ways to implement them #atchat

In reply to @mmatp, @Jackthetweet

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Please remember to add the #ATchat - we all want to share!

In reply to @DahnkeNicole_OT, @appyteacher, @space_provided

TanyaSSLP Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Low all of the paper based communication book ideas from Caroline Musselwhite, Gretchen Hanser, and Deanne Wagner. #atchat #CTG2017

In reply to @KarenJan, @appyteacher, @space_provided, @DahnkeNicole_OT

JoanneSabo Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I personally have a touchscreen Chromebook but most of ours in the district are not touchscreen at this point #atchat. I agree they're great

In reply to @hillavee, @appyteacher, @mmatp, @KarenJan

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Check out this resource. QR codes in the classroom https://t.co/1yIhEDFYqy #ATchat

JoanneSabo Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I have never used QR codes in the classroom. Can you direct me to a tutorial on ways to implement them #atchat
In reply to @mmatp, @Jackthetweet

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Our #atchat Live group has grown!! #ctg17

JoanneSabo Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks! #atchat

In reply to @mmatp

appyteacher Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

We have a variety! Our Montessori Charter school has touch screens #Chromebooks #ATChat

In reply to @JoanneSabo, @hillavee, @mmatp, @KarenJan

cindy_culwell Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

https://t.co/4qHvkt2ErK I love using QR codes! Scavenger hunts, online books, station directions. Endless ideas #atchat #edt5334

In reply to @JoanneSabo, @hillavee, @appyteacher, @mmatp, @KarenJan

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Having a “Live” #atchat discussion about @CoughDropAAC #ctg17

rtopp Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Ss can’t even hold chromebook to take pictures for #a11y- need an understanding tech person #atchat

In reply to @JoanneSabo, @hillavee, @appyteacher, @mmatp, @KarenJan

DahnkeNicole_OT Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Do you love it? Are you already using it? #atchat

In reply to @mmatp, @CoughDropAAC

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Learned you can use the free Office Lens app for OCR and the Immersive Reader for Text to speech #ATchat #CTG17

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Agree- it’s tool to task! We also have iPads and use Snapverter from @texthelp and online OCR for some #a11y. #ATChat

In reply to @rtopp, @JoanneSabo, @appyteacher, @mmatp, @KarenJan, @texthelp

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Resources from @MicrosoftEDU #ctg17 #atchat

hillavee Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Tried that out- it’s slick for capturing whiteboards too-wish it had other integrations for export beyond Office 365 #atchat

In reply to @KarenJan

edukate5334 Oct 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

I love using QR codes to help my 1st graders use apps on our iPads. That will be VERY helpful! #ATchat #edt5334

DahnkeNicole_OT Oct 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

So many cool things to use with my low incidence OT caseload! #atchat

In reply to @cindy_culwell

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Yes! No more printing bunches of QR codes! #ATchat

In reply to @edukate5334

Jackthetweet Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I loved the AT Bootcamp #atxs at #atia17 - will there be another bootcamp at #ATIA18 . Will @mmatp junior be helping out again? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

We will be having #edcampXsInt again @ #ATIA18 Fri night. Can't be sure about @matt_marotta2 Hopefully his schedule allows! #ATchat

Jackthetweet Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I loved the AT Bootcamp #atxs at #atia17 - will there be another bootcamp at #ATIA18 . Will @mmatp junior be helping out again? #atchat

MaryannFuduric Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I think chromebooks are amazing...with read and write they are a great tool. We've been using for years. #ATchat

In reply to @appyteacher, @mmatp, @KarenJan

rtopp Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#atchat #CTG2017 can you share

In reply to @TanyaSSLP, @DahnkeNicole_OT, @KarenJan, @appyteacher, @space_provided

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Microsoft is moving into that market with their new Accessibility features announced here at #CTG17 #ATchat

MaryannFuduric Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I think chromebooks are amazing...with read and write they are a great tool. We've been using for years. #ATchat
In reply to @appyteacher, @mmatp, @KarenJan

JordanJankus Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Attn: #ATCHAT!So much info at #CTG17 today! Couldn’t squeeze my head through my hotel room tonight!

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

What's one thing you want to share to those who can't be at #CTG17? #ATChat

JordanJankus Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Attn: #ATCHAT!So much info at #CTG17 today! Couldn’t squeeze my head through my hotel room tonight!

cindy_culwell Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

At what grade level do you suggest making a switch from iPads to Chromebooks? Or is 1 better than the other for all grades? #atchat #edt5334

MaryannFuduric Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Sounds interesting- would love to learn more. Using premier and wordQ for our Microsoft users. Need something better. #ATchat

In reply to @KarenJan

edukate5334 Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Yes, please share! @JordanJankus #ATchat #edt5334

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

It always depends on what the task. Each device has it's own advantages. #ATchat #CTG17

cindy_culwell Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

At what grade level do you suggest making a switch from iPads to Chromebooks? Or is 1 better than the other for all grades? #atchat #edt5334

TanyaSSLP Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

They gave so many options...loved the idea of using black report covers as overlay/cutouts to mask low tech boards #atchat

In reply to @rtopp, @DahnkeNicole_OT, @KarenJan, @appyteacher, @space_provided

JordanJankus Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#atchat incredible multi platform Microsoft software like Sway and Office Lens at #CTG17!

edukate5334 Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Love that question! @@cindy_culwell only have iPads in my class and they work great for 1st grade. More mobility. #ATchat #edtchat4334

MaryannFuduric Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

We generally have our Ss with LD use iPads until grade 3 or four. #ATchat

In reply to @cindy_culwell

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

It always depends on the task. Each device has it's own advantages. #ATchat #CTG17

In reply to @cindy_culwell

cindy_culwell Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

At what grade level do you suggest making a switch from iPads to Chromebooks? Or is 1 better than the other for all grades? #atchat #edt5334

appyteacher Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Tell us more... #atchat

In reply to @TanyaSSLP, @rtopp, @DahnkeNicole_OT, @KarenJan, @space_provided

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

For those that missed it - here is @matt_marotta2 handiwork from #edcampXsInt Mannequin Challenge! #ATchat https://t.co/gLudg3rFYX

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Great conversations here in person at #CTG17 #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Check out Sway from Microsoft. Interactive Digital Materials. https://t.co/vCd31gzPEo #Atchat

Jackthetweet Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I like the fact that the big comps are here #CTG17 -working to make #education & #Disability better for all #atchat @MicrosoftEDU @AppleEDU

In reply to @KarenJan, @MicrosoftEDU, @AppleEDU

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Any last thoughts before we wrap this up? #Atchat

edukate5334 Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thanks for the tips! #ATchat #edt5334

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

What is everyone looking forward to learning about tomorrow? any particular vendors you would like to visit? #CTG17 #ATchat

bcdtech Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Have fun! Bring back all your ideas to share! #atchat

MaryannFuduric Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Yes please! Learn so much from everyone. #atchat

bcdtech Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Have fun! Bring back all your ideas to share! #atchat

cindy_culwell Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

and it's free! looking at it right now. Thanks! #atchat #edt5334

In reply to @mmatp

mmatp - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Did you miss something? Don't worry. We will post the Storify in the morning #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#ATchat

mtholfsen Oct 17 @ 2:28 PM EDT

NEW! Microsoft Edge can now "Read Aloud" on ANY website or PDF! See how https://t.co/HpTKfv2QaO #mieexpert #edtech #a11y #dyslexia #CTG17

TanyaSSLP Oct 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

too much for 140 characters. All things CTG 2017 on the next episode of our videocast on accessible AAC youtube channel @Shaun_SLP #atchat

In reply to @appyteacher, @rtopp, @DahnkeNicole_OT, @KarenJan, @space_provided, @Shaun_SLP

scanningpens Oct 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks for the mention about @scanningpens during this week's #atchat - We're Proud to be a part of #CTG17

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@Jackthetweet from Scanning Pens is with us. Check out the website https://t.co/AoqXR0TW42 #ATchat