#ATchat Archive

#ATchat makes education and educational materials accessible to all students.
Wednesday March 21, 2018
8:00 PM EDT
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hey Now-Happy Spring from NJ!! Welcome to tonight's #ATchat Tonight is an Open Forum. Introduce yourself & tell us one thing you plan to do as soon as spring arrives!
  • UDL_Center Mar 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    One hour until #UDLchat! Join @Ronbrogers & @weyandt22 to discuss how we can shape future chats. See you there! https://t.co/AB5OnpqyrF #ATchat #EdTalk #UDL
  • jfitzer22 Mar 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Will miss you #ATChat
    In reply to @KarenJan, @mmatp
  • SarahGeissWood Mar 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Report back with all the cool new information you have learned! #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan, @mmatp
  • SarahGeissWood Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi, I am Sarah a graduate student from Florida State University. #atchat
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Maegan from CT. I plan to get my yard ready to garden! #ATchat
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey there....Elisa from FL. Hmm when spring arrives?....does 80° a few days ago mean it's spring? #inFLitisalmostalwaysspring #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi Sarah - happy to see you here tonight #ATchat
    In reply to @SarahGeissWood
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey Maegan - hopefully this snow will melt eventually and you can get that yard ready! #Atchat
    In reply to @MaegeK
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Seriously! #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey! I guess that would be kinda spring like :) #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat
  • SarahGeissWood Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Does anyone have good answers for is individual regarding self advocacy resources? Most of what I know I learned from experience. #atchat
    • CarolineMarta13 Mar 21 @ 2:32 PM EDT
      Do you know of a good resource for teaching self advocacy skills to students with dyslexia? #LDchat #edfb4338
      In reply to @SarahGeissWood
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #ATchat jumping in because I'm too excited to wait....everybody see TobiiDynavox announcement today?
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    I Did not see it - please share #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat
  • jfitzer22 Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi 👋 #atchat my sons ⚾️opener canceled in Chicago due to 35degree temps but we are ❄️ free !
    In reply to @mmatp
  • SarahGeissWood Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Also, I have been thinking about this question. I am thinking about some feature matching related to different text genres. Does anyone have thoughts on this topic? #atchat
    • rziolkowski Mar 21 @ 1:02 PM EDT
      #atchat I see lots of feature matching for students.. Has anyone thought about feature matching your AT for AT Service Delivery? I would see on this list..Does your AT provide DATA on student usage? What else would you put on this feature match?
  • jfitzer22 Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    #DyslexiaAdvocate book @DyslexiaTrainer & Dyslexia empowerment plan benFoss #Atchat
    In reply to @CarolineMarta13, @SarahGeissWood, @DyslexiaTrainer
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • Janessamgetlin Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hello! I am a student at UW-Platteville studying Elementry Education! #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Add to our #ATchat @flipgrid & tell us what excites you about our profession: Flipgrid link: https://t.co/S4e0EGpomB
  • jfitzer22 Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Welcome #AtChat
    In reply to @Janessamgetlin
  • jfitzer22 Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Parent & co founder @DyslexiaIL #atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    HI Janessa - thanks for joining us tonight #ATchat
    In reply to @Janessamgetlin
  • SarahGeissWood Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Thanks for the help with this question #atchat
    In reply to @jfitzer22, @CarolineMarta13, @DyslexiaTrainer
  • MelissaGarberSB Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Hi! I am Melissa an SLP living in NY but working in NJ. I am going to Aruba next week for “Spring”break! #ATchat #sbpdchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Impressive stuff from @MicrosoftEDU #ATchat
    • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Microsoft immersive reader with picture dictionary with PCS symbols now...among other new additional features....
      In reply to @mmatp
  • MelissaGarberSB Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Hi! School was closed here today due to snow and we are not sure about tomorrow! So far we have lost 2 days of spring break..and counting! The real spring needs to come soon! #ATchat #sbpdchat
    In reply to @jfitzer22, @mmatp
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Everything is getting so cloudbased, how do your districts deal with student's privacy? #ATchat
  • possbeth Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    How do we view this? Is it a part of the Office Suite? #atchat
    In reply to @wernedat, @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    So true. We need to be more aware of students's personal data. All these profile based tools must be reviewed prior to installing #ATchat
    In reply to @MaegeK
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    It also gives us color coded parts of speech, cool feature for students with learning challenges #atchat
    In reply to @VickiBostonSLP, @mmatp
  • possbeth Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Happy Spring from snowy Maryland! #atchat
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    It's in learning tools, immersive reader....word online etc. #atchat
    In reply to @possbeth, @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Check out the post from @MicrosoftEDU https://t.co/4XBDCt5fmQ #ATchat
    In reply to @possbeth, @wernedat, @MicrosoftEDU
  • daleehrhart Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I'm looking at atarting a Masters in Assistive Technology. Any recommendations? #ATchat
  • possbeth Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Here is info from Google on how they protect student data in their products for school districts (not the free versions that we might use outside of our districts) #atchat https://t.co/MdZhFSBjWn
    In reply to @MaegeK
  • VickiBostonSLP Mar 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    And adding 13 languages soon! Looks like a great tool. #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat, @mmatp
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Thanks! #ATchat
    In reply to @possbeth
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Here is a Student Privacy Resource Site from the USDOE https://t.co/ZGa4J4pHdM #Atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Do you have a topic you would like to see us cover on a future #ATchat You don't have to lead the discussion (uless you want to!)
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    What was one good thing you learned at a recent PD opportunity? #ATchat
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I'd love to have an AT chat about AT for learning for people with mod/severe disabilities. #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    That is a great idea. I will add that one to the list. Thx #ATchat
    In reply to @MaegeK
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I had a recent PD on using telepractice. I'd love to increase my expertise in this area. I think it could be a great way to reach out to families to increase AT use across environments. #ATchat
  • possbeth Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    How about a book talk? Maybe on @attipscast new book after it comes out, or on something more generic and how it applies to the AT world? #atchat
    In reply to @mmatp, @attipscast
  • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I recently attended a webinar about collaboration between ATproviders and Instructional Tech coaches. Would love to hear more about how other school districts promote this #ATchat
  • MelissaGarberSB Mar 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Thank you for sharing! #atchat #sbpdchat
    In reply to @possbeth, @MaegeK
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    YES! We already strong-armed him into that last week :) Maybe in May? #ATchat What say you @attipscast
    • possbeth Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      How about a book talk? Maybe on @attipscast new book after it comes out, or on something more generic and how it applies to the AT world? #atchat
      In reply to @mmatp, @attipscast
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    First I need to know what an instructional tech coach is... #ATchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp
  • possbeth Mar 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    we could get @RhianonElan to facilitate that perhaps? #atchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp, @RhianonElan
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    That is such an interesting topic. So many school have Tech Coaches. Great opportunity for collaboration #ATchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    We already got him to agree last week @possbeth, only a little arm twisting involved. #ATchat
    In reply to @possbeth, @mmatp, @attipscast, @possbeth
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    See and I was trying not to make it seem like we strong armed him 😀 #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp, @attipscast
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I figured I would just call it what it was! #ATchat
    In reply to @wernedat, @attipscast
  • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    In our district they are called Technology Integrationists - support gen Ed teachers in implementing blended/personalized learning strategies and integrating technology #atchat
    In reply to @MaegeK
  • MaegeK Mar 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Ohh. Still never heard of that, but it is interesting, and makes sense. #ATchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    good idea! let's ask her. Oh wait....I think we just did! #ATchat
    In reply to @possbeth, @KerriHslp, @RhianonElan
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I work with Tech Coaches all the time-love having another "tech person" focused on student success. Builds capacity in schools #ATchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp, @MaegeK
  • MelissaGarberSB Mar 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Very interesting! I wonder if my school has these! #atchat #sbpdchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp, @MaegeK
  • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    It's great way to build a UDL foundation #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp, @MaegeK
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Yes for sure. Especially since these staff members are tasked with supporting all learners #ATchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp, @MaegeK
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Don’t forget-we are always looking for guest moderators. Fill out the form: https://t.co/wUQEjDPamL #ATchat
  • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Anyone have a solution for allowing a teacher's Chromebook to be mirrored to a student's iPad (without giving the student control of the teacher's Chromebook)? #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Would people like an upcoming #ATchat to focus on Digital Materials: Adapting materials and tools/strats to produce accessible materials? #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I have used https://t.co/bJV7VFQtlp for this purpose with great success #ATchat
    • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Anyone have a solution for allowing a teacher's Chromebook to be mirrored to a student's iPad (without giving the student control of the teacher's Chromebook)? #ATchat
  • RhianonElan Mar 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Hi all! @MarySLPBoston and I would be happy to co-facilitate something in the future! #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp, @KerriHslp, @possbeth, @MarySLPBoston
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    YES!!! Thx that would be awesome. Check out the upcoming schedule and pick a week. https://t.co/3Cx35PccqB #ATchat
    In reply to @RhianonElan, @KerriHslp, @possbeth, @MarySLPBoston
  • mwilliamsAT Mar 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    It's something that people need to be aware of. Especially if they have students going to #highered and #employment needing #assistivetech for accessing text. #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the @wakelet from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I agree 100% Any interest in leading the discussion? No pressure (don't worry - nobody is paying attention to us now!) #ATchat
    In reply to @mwilliamsAT
  • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    We had tried this, but had issues (it was a while ago - I can't remember if it was security or connectivity) #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • mwilliamsAT Mar 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I'd be happy to & I'll see if I can get my tag-team partner @RimaMaldonado to also participate. She's a rock star. #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp, @RimaMaldonado
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I had a connectivity issue in one school but that was in the Fall. Maybe it is not an issue anymore #ATchat
    In reply to @KerriHslp
  • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I'll give it another try - thanks! #ATchat
    In reply to @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    SOLD! That would be great. Check the schedule and pick a week https://t.co/3Cx35PccqB #ATchat
    In reply to @mwilliamsAT, @RimaMaldonado
  • wernedat Mar 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #atchat and this too.
  • KerriHslp Mar 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Favorite protective iPad case with a carrying strap? #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Make sure to follow everyone from today’s #atchat Let’s continue to learn and share!
  • possbeth Mar 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Would folks be interested in a chat on cultural proficiency/equity in AT? Something I am spending a great deal of time on in my day to day work as an Assistant Principal #atchat