Welcome to #ATChat! I'm Audrey from Maine co-moderating with @nancykawaja from Ottawa. Please help me to welcome newbies from Arizona Dept.Of Ed! They are a part of our 2-day training: Designing Accessible and Inclusive Literacy Learning in Phoenix.
Q1 in 5 minutes!
Welcome to #ATChat! I'm Audrey from Maine co-moderating with @nancykawaja from Ottawa. Please help me to welcome newbies from Arizona Dept.Of Ed! They are a part of our 2-day training: Designing Accessible and Inclusive Literacy Learning in Phoenix.
Q1 in 5 minutes!
Hey there.... Elisa from FL, and not my favorite thing to do but what's been the most common....finish writing a report...that's on today's to do after #ATChat
My name is Colyar McCord and I'm a student at UGA! I wanted to check this chat out for a class project! I'm excited to participate! #ATchat#edit2000mane
A1: I do this work for kids. I love my own more than life, and I know that every child has someone who loves them that much. Everybody is somebody's kid, and I will fight for all of them. #atchat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @GA_ScienceRodva answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @dgoble2001 answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @GA_ScienceRodva answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @dgoble2001 answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @WillcottJulie answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @MsWilliams_ITF answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @WillcottJulie answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
A1: I support ALL students access learning by in a way that makes sense for them. Sometimes with some cool tech. Instilling the joy of learning is my passion. #atchat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @MsWilliams_ITF answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
A1: the students at the heart of my work are the students who don’t realize there’s a bigger world out there. There’s more to learning than what we sometimes show them. #atchat
A1 My <3 is with students with complex needs and LD students. I work with infants to adults changes daily. I love the diversity of my groups and the things they teach me. #ATCHAT
#atchat Students are at the heart of our work. We support anyone and everyone who supports students; parents, teachers, administrators but Students First!
A1. 18 years of Ss are at the heart of my work. It is their feedback and relationships that have made me a better teacher. To all my future Ss u have those that came before u to thank. #ATchat
First time tweeter here. I teach because I want to be there for the kids who hate school. I want to give them a reason to come back every day. Not for me; but for themselves. #atchat
A:1 I support all students that walk in the library or makerspace. I have so many cool things in the makerspace that kids want to be there then I get to introduce them to books about their maker passion! I love my job. #ATchat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @MsWilliams_ITF answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @jg_jgarrett answers Q2: What is currently happening in your work to create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment? #ATChat See her work here: https://t.co/tg4gCgd8if
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @MsWilliams_ITF answers Q1: Who is at the heart of your work? Which groups of learners do you work to support each day? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @WickedDecent answers Q2: What is currently happening in your work to create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment? #ATChat
Q2: Interdepartmental collaboration to provide the trifecta: an LMS that works, anchored by a literacy goal and supported by the @texthelp suite of tools. It’s just great for everyone. #atchat#ocsb
A1 I grew up in the 50’s. I work for the students who cannot yet speak up for themselves. In the 50’s they were institutionalized. Now we presume competence. #ATChat#Presumecompetence
A2. Ss are in lit circles of books with choice and work on #hyperdocs at own pace with reading program and get to independently read. They have models and options that allow them to explore. @Flipgrid great tool for this #ATchat
My name is Javier Acevedo and I'm a student at UGA! I am currently doing a project for my class so I wanted to learn! I can't wait to learn something new tonight! #ATchat#edit2000mane
A2: Literacy is the interaction w/ ideas. I encourage Ts to help Ss explore texts that speak to them - books & novels, yes, but audiobooks, music, paintings, charts, maps, & people's feelings too. When we can "read" the world around us, so much more becomes accessible. #atchat
A1: I work every day to support ALL learners. Students, teachers, parents, everyone! Find ways to connect w/every learner and facilitate success #ATchat
A2. Districts shifting to 1:1 technology have allowed for more discussion around universal supports and identifying that tools don't work as single supports. Tools allow for flexibility. I'm continuing to work on this with students & staff I support. #ATchat
Q2: Depending on the environment. We have teachers making books that are considerate text. Electronic text material created by HS students for the elementary students. Teaching teachers to create SWAGS. #ATChat
A2: Literacy is the interaction w/ ideas. I encourage Ts to help Ss explore texts that speak to them - books & novels, yes, but audiobooks, music, paintings, charts, maps, & people's feelings too. When we can "read" the world around us, so much more becomes accessible. #atchat
A2: Working on shifting perception that one must read with their eyes and write with their hands when one can read with their ears and write with their voice, in a kind, supportive manner (as best as i can).#atchat
Q2: Interdepartmental collaboration to provide the trifecta: an LMS that works, anchored by a literacy goal and supported by the @texthelp suite of tools. It’s just great for everyone. #atchat#ocsb
To create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment, I am currently trying to make all of our e-books available via one sign-on. Some kids would rather read online. #ATChat
A2B: Many. Embedded tools. text to speech, word prediction, speech to text, access to grade level books presented in a manner ALL students can access. #ATChat
A2b Spending as much time in classrooms as possible. Learning about what teachers know and are using. Then collaborating and sharing. This group is a great resource #ATchat
A2: Working on shifting perception that one must read with their eyes and write with their hands when one can read with their ears and write with their voice, in a kind, supportive manner (as best as i can).#atchat
Adding to A2: thinking of having my 8-student homeroom create @Flipgrid videos promoting the books they are reading. We already have a book display of their favs. #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @MsWilliams_ITF answers Q3: What matters most as you work to create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @manuelherrera33 answers Q3: What matters most as you work to create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment? #ATChat
To create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment, I am currently trying to make all of our e-books available via one sign-on. Some kids would rather read online. #ATChat
A3: It matters that EVERY voice has a chance to be heard. Providing #A11Y supports throughout the learning environments to promote participation #ATchat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @ClassTechTips answers Q3: What matters most as you work to create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment? #ATChat
A2B Accessibility comes from providing hundred of titles in the classroom library & letting Ss choose books. Tools incl text to speech & speech to text. Daily read alouds to model thinking. #ATChat
A2. Ss are in lit circles of books with choice and work on #hyperdocs at own pace with reading program and get to independently read. They have models and options that allow them to explore. @Flipgrid great tool for this #ATchat
We are 1:1 and it has changed the reading culture in the building. Trying to get kids excited about reading again even if they are reading on their devices, it’s still reading! #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @rlfreedm answers Q3: What matters most as you work to create an accessible and inclusive literacy environment? #ATChat
Not in a #UDL setting.... or is it?? It’s our collective responsibility. If it was done as a forethought, not an afterthought, maybe it would shift? Optimist, I am. #ATChat
A2B Accessibility comes from providing hundred of titles in the classroom library & letting Ss choose books. Tools incl text to speech & speech to text. Daily read alouds to model thinking. #ATChat
A3: What matters most is student voice. What do they want to read? How do they want to read it? We don't need to program kids as robots. We have robots for that.
Our job is to inspire, to motivate, and to cultivate. #atchat
A3: literacy is the craft of story — writing it, reading it, understanding & analyzing it. Allowing each S to do this with tools that are comfortable & can match their purpose #atchat
Third grade teacher joining from TX.
A2: with output, making sure that Ss aren’t feeling frustrated with writing, rather they are getting to use voice-to-text or audio recordings to record their thinking and showing their work. I also use Newela often for nonfiction #ATchat
A3: Tools to empower STUDENTS to make ANYTHING they WANT/NEED to READ accessible. Let's face it-we've been working on Accessible educational materials for a long time and daily I see inaccessible materials. Empower Students! #atchat
A3: With staff, it’s important that everyone have a shared goal for literacy; and that the tools be used to support that goal. Also, strengths based assessment for students with accommodations - don’t use an area of weakness when assessing literacy skills #atchat
Q1: I work with age 3-21 years. My fav. age to work with is Pre-k. I support all groups currently. I ❤️problem solving, creativity, and tech & working with kids with complex needs. MATN/JHU and so many others have influenced my thinking! #atchat
Glass-half-full guy here too! We need to continue to educate all edus AND Ss about accessibility and inclusive design. Educated Ss=self advocates! #ATchat
A3 Providing multisensory opportunities is imperative. Our team created a literacy planner that we later upgraded to a STEAM planner, then threw in core, AT and PE concepts to go along with the scaffolded theme. #ATchat
A3: Tools to empower STUDENTS to make ANYTHING they WANT/NEED to READ accessible. Let's face it-we've been working on Accessible educational materials for a long time and daily I see inaccessible materials. Empower Students! #atchat
A3 What matters most to me is that my Ss are inspired and that they share their learning with others in order to be that inspiration. Book chats, S led presentations, recommendations posted via social media for others to see. #ChoiceAndVoice#ATChat
A3: Tools to empower STUDENTS to make ANYTHING they WANT/NEED to READ accessible. Let's face it-we've been working on Accessible educational materials for a long time and daily I see inaccessible materials. Empower Students! #atchat
A3: Tools to empower STUDENTS to make ANYTHING they WANT/NEED to READ accessible. Let's face it-we've been working on Accessible educational materials for a long time and daily I see inaccessible materials. Empower Students! #atchat
A3: What matters most is student voice. What do they want to read? How do they want to read it? We don't need to program kids as robots. We have robots for that.
Our job is to inspire, to motivate, and to cultivate. #atchat
And kudos to Laura. She is driving despite challenges of "not enough technology" etc. We got to present to principals today! Best comment from a principal was...I saw a change in students' confidence. Isn't that what it is all about! #ATChat
@kendraedmonds42 uses whatever I can! Glean from EVERYWHERE. Still struggling with how to use chromebook with worksheets though. Has been biggest challene. Still use a great deal of old school (these days anything 5 min. out is old) ipad apps w/ all.#atchat
A3: Making the library a welcoming place, a comfortable place to draw students in during their academic (what we used to call study-hall). Getting kids to come in & then wowing them with all the cool stuff like @breakoutEDU, @Flipgrid & so much more! #ATChat
A3: Tools to empower STUDENTS to make ANYTHING they WANT/NEED to READ accessible. Let's face it-we've been working on Accessible educational materials for a long time and daily I see inaccessible materials. Empower Students! #atchat
G'day from Australia, #ATChat... I'm about to head out to my Thursday lunch duty but I wanted to stop in and say hi... I'll do my best to join after my supervision duty
Welcome to #ATChat! I'm Audrey from Maine co-moderating with @nancykawaja from Ottawa. Please help me to welcome newbies from Arizona Dept.Of Ed! They are a part of our 2-day training: Designing Accessible and Inclusive Literacy Learning in Phoenix.
Q1 in 5 minutes!
I think there is still something to be said with printed copies of some material. Maybe not a requirement but an option. I find Ss that I’ve worked with k-12 fluidly showing their thinking on paper is powerful #ATChat
Yes, students always have the option to print out the material if they would like. Much easier for Ss to print materials than for Ss to create their own accessible materias. #ATchat
I think there is still something to be said with printed copies of some material. Maybe not a requirement but an option. I find Ss that I’ve worked with k-12 fluidly showing their thinking on paper is powerful #ATChat
Yes, amazing comment from one of my favorite school leaders. Thank you for sharing and presenting! Excited to continue the movement one school at a time. #atchat
A4: My accessibility dream? That "accessible texts" become options for all students, as what is essential for some is good for all. P.S. An audiobook is still reading. #UDL#atchat
A4: No more worksheets. Teachers are empowered to create. Students are empowered to learn in a way that’s flexible, engaging, and representative of what they know. #atchat
Sad that not all feel this way! It is so important because the Library is access and is literacy for so many of our students that can’t get to their public library. #ATChat
A4: My accessibility dream? That "accessible texts" become options for all students, as what is essential for some is good for all. P.S. An audiobook is still reading. #UDL#atchat
My biggest dream for a literacy rich environment is to have EVERYONE working to make opportunities happen. We need consistent and continual access and opportunity for all students. A few focused opportunities a week are not enough. #ATchat
A4: My accessibility dream? That "accessible texts" become options for all students, as what is essential for some is good for all. P.S. An audiobook is still reading. #UDL#atchat
A4: My accessibility dream? That "accessible texts" become options for all students, as what is essential for some is good for all. P.S. An audiobook is still reading. #UDL#atchat
A4: My biggest dreams for our literacy environment is that we have a place for everyone that wants to come and we have the materials they want for their personal learning! #ATChat
@MsWilliams_ITF says"My biggest dreams are open access to accessible education resources at all levels & in all districts.We should be able to offer the same learning opps everywhere b/c it is a basic human right. period. So many big drams are crushed by red tape &budgets #ATChat
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@audreyoclair, @MsWilliams_ITF, @MsWilliams_ITF
A4 Yeah, and fun too. Learning inside, outside, seating alternatives, music, cooking, realia-making literacy come alive by living the experience. We used to be able to teach that way. Remember whole language? #ATchat
Through the ages we have been storytellers. Give our kids the tools to tell and pass down their stories. An insight to their souls. @BookCreatorApp#ATChat
100% agree. We are quick to jump into the paperless environment to say that we are “innovative” or “progressive”. Thank all of you for giving Ss choice & adapting to need. Not press releases. #ATChat
A4 Yeah, and fun too. Learning inside, outside, seating alternatives, music, cooking, realia-making literacy come alive by living the experience. We used to be able to teach that way. Remember whole language? #ATchat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @ClassTechTips answers Q5: Who are the members of your #PLN that guide your work as you create accessible and inclusive literacy environments? #ATChat
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @dgoble2001 answers Q5: Who are the members of your #PLN that guide your work as you create accessible and inclusive literacy environments? #ATChat
I think this is great! With more people having a larger range of tools at their disposal, everyone can participate and learn more! #ATChat#edit2000mane
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @WickedDecent answers Q5: Who are the members of your #PLN that guide your work as you create accessible and inclusive literacy environments? #ATChat
You are talking to a pen and paper dyslexic that loves her paper calendar, notebook for notes yet loves technology for many other things. 100% one way isn't always the answer. Meet the person at their comfort level. #Atchat
I gotta say some kids like worksheets. There is something pleasing about cutting, coloring, pasting, of filling in the blanks. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Give options and alternatives #ATchat
When it comes to accessible materials, I often take it on my own so the teacher isn't overwhelmed. Then give templates they can fill in. Then I encourage alternative methods. Slow and steady #atchat
You are talking to a pen and paper dyslexic that loves her paper calendar, notebook for notes yet loves technology for many other things. 100% one way isn't always the answer. Meet the person at their comfort level. #Atchat
bookshare, public library, National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and talking book library and Learning Ally. Many options. Just need to meet the criteria. #ATChat
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@KarenJan, @delauraud, @hillarygfphdatp
Same here. Gradual release in some cases when teachers are ready or want to learn. Learning to meet people where they are and honoring that to help them move forward. I’m still learning myself. #ATChat
Yes. I have access to bookshare, but it’s hard to manage with so many students. We need students to have access instead of AT coordinator access only. Need to learn how to change the accounts over/give more people access. #atchat
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@KarenJan, @hillarygfphdatp, @jvanhoutensped
A5: I have found help and inspiration at every corner I turn. Whether it is an admin with suggestions to improve, co-workers who stand by me on my decisions to shake up the foundation, or gracious new friends like the ones I've seen in this chat; I will always be learning.#atchat
Yes. I have access to bookshare, but it’s hard to manage with so many students. We need students to have access instead of AT coordinator access only. Need to learn how to change the accounts over/give more people access. #atchat
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@KarenJan, @hillarygfphdatp, @jvanhoutensped
Yes. I have access to bookshare, but it’s hard to manage with so many students. We need students to have access instead of AT coordinator access only. Need to learn how to change the accounts over/give more people access. #atchat
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@KarenJan, @hillarygfphdatp, @jvanhoutensped
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @MRsalakas answers Q6: If you had to tattoo one bit of advice about literacy accessibility and inclusion on your body, what would it be, where would it go (on your body), and who is the artist (who did you learn it from)? #ATChat
I set up individual accounts per parent permission and offer video training, in person or conference style training. Whatever works to give them access in real time. #ATchat
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@delauraud, @KarenJan, @jvanhoutensped
Here's how my friend and #PLN member @WickedDecent answers Q6: If you had to tattoo one bit of advice about literacy accessibility and inclusion on your body, what would it be, where would it go (on your body), and who is the artist (who did you learn it from)? #ATChat
A5: I love any opportunity to learn. I am most grateful to people who work with students daily, my children & family, my work colleagues and researchers #atchat
Absolutely. I hope our future is one where students move from year to year and eventually leave high school with language to describe their “best scenario workflow”. #atchat
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@nancykawaja, @manuelherrera33, @jvanhoutensped
A6: Best. Question. Ever. I'd go John Dewey all the way, "One might as well say he has sold when no one has bought, as to say that he has taught when no one has learned." If students don't love literacy, that's on us. Bicep, baby. Go big or go home. #atchat
Who knows, maybe this cohort will leave and apply pressure to gov’t, to publishers, to software developers and education leaders to create an expectation of #a11y#atchat
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@nancykawaja, @manuelherrera33, @jvanhoutensped
I think my final though about all this would be that I hope the world becomes more inclusive and learns more about this. In order to do this people around the world need more resources. This way more of the world will know about literacy and reading tools. #ATChat#edit2000mane
1) Make sure how the student wants access. Audio only, Text and audio. Highlighting and Audio. Nothing is one size fits all.
2) Make sure you are comfortable with the accessible methods then intro to your students.
#ATChat
A2: We started with an LMS with BYOD. Seemed frustrating at first. Now that is driving tech. I've seen a huge leap forward in getting accessible materials. However, we need consistent tools and best if SPED kids use what peers use but with needed supports. Getting there. #ATChat
Thx so much to @audreyoclair & @nancykawaja for leading a great discussion tonight. Looking forward to seeing everyone next week for our monthly Open Forum. Bye for now! #ATchat
