This week Anne Truger and the EdCeptional crew welcomed Special Educational Technology Specialist, Samantha Fecich! Newswatch: - The AAC Institute has written a position statement on iDevices and AAC along with an AACtion Point titled “iPads, AAC & Children.”
Blogwatch: - AT resource provider who posts all things AT!
- Sam’s cool tools for the classroom – Sam created this blog as a resource for educators and parents. The blog reviews apps and tools for the iPod Touch, Interactive whiteboard, laptops, and more. She reviews different technology that is tried and true. She will also give examples of how she utilizes this tool in the classroom.
- http://adaptions4kidz.blogspot.com/ – This is all about helping kids with different abilities live life to the fullest. This blog stars Junior, and shows examples of how to adapt materials and activities for kids with significant needs. She has adapted games, skateboarding, and even basketball for junior!
- http://paulhami.edublogs.org/ – Blog about educational supports and Assistive Technology devices/tools to support UDL
- KB….Konnected – Karen B. – art, reading, & writing teacher in Chicago Public School system.
- SLP Sharing – Eric Sailers – the co-creater of artix-pix and a speech therapist who showcases tech in his therapy sessions… Includes wonderful resources for parents and educators.
On the Radar: Resources, Tools and Functions - Mrs. Hurley’s ESL – Great resource for teachers and young learners – a variety of games to use on the smartboard and already made notebook templates.
Special Considerations: - EdCeptional diigo group — A newly created Diigo group for EdCeptional listeners to follow that allows them access to all of the show links in one location!
- Lenovo ThinkCentre Give aways! Every blogger on the list is coming up with a contest to give away a Lenovo ThinkCentre! Contests all take place in the next month so act now!
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