A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #39: Photo Album in PowerPoint

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #39

Episode Overview-

Hey everyone,

Episode #39 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #39 describes different ways to utilize the Photo Album feature of Microsoft PowerPoint to facilitate digital storytelling.  The episode features a discussion with the newly-improved, fan favorite, B-Bot! 

A.T. TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #57: Photo Album Feature of PowerPoint

In PowerPoint 07 Photo Album can be found in the “Insert” tab.  It is built right into this version.

Although there may be slight variations based on the version of PowerPoint you are using, the Photo Album feature of PowerPoint looks like this:

Step-by-step directions for Photo Album Feature of PowerPoint 07

Photo Album in other versions of PowerPoint can be downloaded from the following websites:

PowerPoint 2003

PowerPoint 2000 (requires a free download and install)

Upcoming Conference Presentations-

I’ll be presenting at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

Contact Information-

If I don’t get to see you at NECC we can still connect virtually. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

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Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #38: Graphic Organizer Interview – Part 2

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #38

Episode Overview-

Hey everyone,

Episode #38 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #38 features Part 2 of the interview with Chris Cummins, a high school English teacher and adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia who is currently teaching a class on Literacy and Technology. The second part of the interview focuses more on specific tools that can be used to create graphic organizers while also touching upon some ideas about implementing graphic organizers across the curriculum.

A.T. TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #54: VUE (Free)

“The Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is an Open Source project based at Tufts University. The VUE project is focused on creating flexible tools for managing and integrating digital resources in support of teaching, learning and research. VUE provides a flexible visual environment for structuring, presenting, and sharing digital information.”

VUE Examples and Video Tutorials

A.T.TIP #55: FreeMind (Free)

“FreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java.”

FreeMind Examples and Video Tutorials

A.T.TIP #56: Record Sound Feature of Inspiration (Not Free)

Students who can tell you a story (or explain an essay) orally but who have difficulty expressing those thoughts in a written format can use the “Record Sound” feature of Inspiration to complete writing assignments, like stories, essays, or essay questions on tests.  The strategy involves the students recording one thought per cell in a web or outline created in Inspiration.  Once they have recorded each sentence orally they can go back, listen to the sentence in the cell, and begin typing it in.  Every time they get stuck with spelling or forget what they were going to type they can re-listen to their own recording to type it in.  The following screenshots explain how to use the ”Record Sound” feature of Inspiration.

Let’s say you have a graphic organizer that looks like this:

  

After selecting a cell, the student can record his voice by going here:

Once the student has selected “Record Sound” the following window will appear.  Use the red record button to begin recording.  Use the “Save” button to save the recording.

Once the sound has been saved the selected cell will display a ”speaker” icon in the upper right hand corner.  Double-click on this speaker icon to hear the recorded message as many times as necessary while the student types the words.

Additionally, teachers could use this feature to leave hints or reminder to students when developing a graphic organizing template.

Upcoming Conference Presentations-

I’ll be presenting at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

Contact Information-

If I don’t get to see you at NECC we can still connect virtually. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #37: Graphic Organizer Interview – Part 1

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #37

Episode Overview-

Hey everyone,

Episode #37 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #37 features Part 1 of a two part interview with Chris Cummins, a high school English teacher and adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia who is currently teaching a class on Literacy and Technology.  During this first part of the interview Chris and I talk about a few different styles of graphic organizers as well as discuss how to implement graphic organizers in a high school setting. 

A.T. TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #51: The Frayer Model of Graphic Organizer

Create a graphic organizing web online using the Frayer Model

A.T.TIP #52: Semantic Mapping (Super Word Web)

 Create a semantic map by downloading the template from Longwood University

Super Word Web excerpt from “Stretching Student’s Vocabulary” by Karen D’Angelo Bromley and Judy Lynch

A.T.TIP #53: Compare – Contrast Model of Graphic Organizer

Downloadable compare and contrast graphic organizers from Education Oasis

Compare and Contrast Matrix from Write Design Online

Upcoming Conference Presentations-

I’ll be presenting at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

Contact Information-

If I don’t get to see you at NECC we can still connect virtually. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #36: CAST Book Builder Discussion

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #36

Episode Overview-

Hey everyone,

Episode #36 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #36 features a discussion about Book Builder by Sally Norton-Darr, Judith Schoonover, and Mark Nichols.  They will be doing a presentation centering on the uses of Book Builder during the National Educational Computing Conference on June 29th.  They are asking that you leave a comment on this blog post talking about how you use Book Builder, improvements you would like to see to Book Builder, or anything related to your experiences with the tool.

A.T. TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #44 (Redux): Book Builder by CAST

 While you’re there, check out the book Sally and Judie created:

Support The Cause-

My colleagues will be riding in the local Tour De Cure on June 14th, 2009, sponsored by the American Diabetes Foundation. If you can donate, even a dollar, it would be much appreciated. Select the “donate” button on either website to make a donation.

Upcoming Conference Presentations-

I’ll be presenting at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

Contact Information-

If I don’t get to see you at NECC we can still connect virtually. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #35: ART of this world

 

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #35

Episode Overview-

Hey everyone,

Episode #35 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #35 describes two websites that contain online painting programs.  The episode also features a bumper from Julie Bisbee, a speech-language pathologist from San Juan County, New Mexico.  Download the flyer for the Participatory Assistive Technology Conference being held on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at San Juan College.  Also, mentioned in this episode is the “Accessing the Artist Within” project from the Anne Carlsen Center in North Dakota.  Here is a link explaining the QIAT with a link to subscribe to the QIAT Listserv.

A.T TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #49: Sumo Paint 

 

A.T.TIP #50: National Gallery of Art Kids Zone

Check out the student created works over in the A.T.TIPSCAST Flickr Photostream

Support The Cause-

My colleagues will be riding in the local Tour De Cure on June 14th, 2009, sponsored by the American Diabetes Foundation. If you can donate, even a dollar, it would be much appreciated. Select the “donate” button on either website to make a donation.

Upcoming Conference Presentations-

I’ll be presenting at the  National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

Contact Information-

If I don’t get to see you at NECC we can still connect virtually. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #34: Digital Visual Feedback Modulators

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Hey everyone,

Episode #34 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #34 describes another strategy for assisting students who have trouble maintaining appropriate volume while speaking.  The episode also features a bumper from my mom, Jackie Bugaj.  I’d like to thank Thomas F., Doug G., Michael M., Christopher C., and Timothy C. for their contributions that can be heard at the end of the episode.

A.T.TIP #48: Digital Voice Feedback Modulators

Here are some videos that further explain how to use digital voice feedback modulators.

Visual Feedback For Volume Management:

Visual Feedback With Audacity:

My colleagues will be riding in the local Tour De Cure sponsored by the American Diabetes Foundation. If you can donate, even a dollar, it would be much appreciated. Select the “donate” button on either website to make a donation.

I’ll be presenting at these two upcoming conferences:

1. Teacher Researcher Conference – May 27th, 2009 in Fairfax, Virginia (Session on Strategy-A-Day Calendar on Teacher Desktops as an Agent of Change with technology resource teachers).

2. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

If I don’t get to see you at either of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #33: Voice Feedback Modulators

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #33

Hey everyone,

Episode #33 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #33 describes a strategy for assisting students who have trouble maintaining appropriate volume, rate, or pitch when speaking.  This episode is one of my contributions to Better Hearing and Speech Month by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  The episode also features a bumper from Speech Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist,  Beth Poss.  Check out the website www.matnonline.com for more information about the Maryland Assistive Technology Network as well as incredible resources related to assistive technology.  I presented on the topic of Alternative Professional Development at the MATN conference which was held on May 7th, 2009.  The presentation was an collaborative effort between myself and the audience.  Here is a PDF of what we put together during the workshop: Alternative Professional Development Presentation from MATN on May 7th, 2009.

A.T.TIP #47: Voice Feedback Modulators

Here are some sample Voice Feedback Modulators

Voice Feedback Modulator #1

 

 

Voice Feedback Modulator Sample 1

Voice Feedback Modulator #2

Voice Feedback Modulator Sample 2

Classroom Voice Feedback Modulator

Classroom Noise Feedback Modulator

 

In a case you missed it, here is the link to the video I submitted for the Better Hearing and Speech Month Video Contest for 2009 titled “2 Minute Mouths“. I didn’t win, but I had tons of fun making it and I do think it could be useful to people of all ages.

My colleagues will be riding in the local Tour De Cure sponsored by the American Diabetes Foundation. If you can donate, even a dollar, it would be much appreciated. Select the “donate” button on either website to make a donation.

I’ll be presenting at these two upcoming conferences:

1. Teacher Researcher Conference - May 27th, 2009 in Fairfax, Virginia (Session on Strategy-A-Day Calendar on Teacher Desktops as an Agent of Change with technology resource teachers).

2. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

If I don’t get to see you at either of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST SPECIAL EPISODE: Big Announcement #1 – Professional Development

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Special Episode: Big Announcement #1 – Professional Development

Hey everyone,

I’ve put together a professional development packet for you to download and use within your school or school district.  Here is how it works.

The Problem:

Educators don’t have time to stay after school for staff development, but most, drive to work.  Some educators may be reluctant to utilize new technologies, but most know how to operate a CD player.  Educators are being asked to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every learner every day.

The Solution: 

The A.T.TIPSCAST is a free podcast that provides strategies to help educators differentiate instruction.  As someone who organizes staff development workshops for your school or school district, download the episodes in each volume and burn them to a CD.  Download the question booklet for that volume, print it out, and put it with your newly burned CD.  Devise a method for distribution and then distribute to staff.  E-mail me to get a copy of the answer booklet with all the answers in it.  You’re done!

With minimal effort you’ve introduced three awareness level staff development workshops that educators can take without ever leaving their car!  That’s over 3 and a half hours worth of professional development content at your fingertips with more to come as additional volumes of the A.T.TIPSCAST are completed (Volume #4 isin production now)!

The Resources:

Download these files to make your own staff development workshop out of the A.T.TIPSCAST!

All Files For Volumes 1 – 3:

1. This file contains everything in one download: volumes123everythingincluded (PDF)

Volume 1 Separately (Episodes 1 – 9, Total Running Time  1:12:42)-

1. Question Booklet for Volume 1: volume1package (PDF)

2. CD Label for Volume 1: vol1cdlabels (PDF)

Volume 2 Separately (Episodes 10 – 18, Total Running Time 1:13:21)-

1. Question Booklet for Volume 2: volume2package (PDF)

2. CD Label for Volume 2: vol2cdlabels (PDF)

Volume 3 Separately (Episodes 19 – 26, Total Running Time 1:12:38)-

1. Question Booklet for Volume 3: volume3package (PDF)

2. CD Label for Volume 3: vol3cdlabels (PDF)

This is what it will look like when it is put together:

ATTIPSCAST CD and Booklet

If you have any trouble with any of these files, contact me at attipscast@gmail.com and I’ll work with you to get it working!

Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com as @attipscast.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

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Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #32: Gift Ideas for Students with Severe Disabilities

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #32

Hey everyone,

Episode #32 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #32 is mostly an audio version of my guest blog post over at Patrick Black’s blog Teaching All Students.  The post outlines a personal family experience while providing a number of ideas for gifts that could be given to students with severe disabilities.  It is my hope that educators who find this useful will forward it onto families who will then share it with other family members.  Embedded within the episode are a number of A.T.Tips as outlined below.

A.T.TIP #44: CAST’s UDL Book Builder

A.T.TIP #45: Playlists / CD Mixes

A.T.TIP #46: Tadalist.com

Here is my entry into the Better Hearing and Speech Month Video Contest for 2009 titled ”2 Minute Mouths“

My colleagues will be riding in the local Tour De Cure sponsored by the American Diabetes Foundation.  If you can donate, even a dollar, it would be much appreciated.  Select the “donate” button on either website to make a donation.

I’ll be presenting at these two upcoming conferences:

1. Maryland Assistive Technology Network Conference (MATN)- May 7th in Maryland (Session on Alternative Professional Development in Assistive Technology).

2. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

If I don’t get to see you at either of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #31: Packing Peanuts

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #31

Hey everyone,

Episode #31 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #31 describes the diabolical event that happened to me on April 1st, 2009.  It also describes different ways to you use packing peanuts as assistive technology tools or to support existing assistive technology tools.

A.T.TIP #43: Packing Peanuts

Also, check out these resources associated with the different ways mentioned to use packing peanuts.

1. Deep Pressure and Weight Lifting- An article about the use of bean bag chairs as deep pressure

2. Packing Peanut Dome - Check out how this creative student used packing peanuts!  Wouldn’t this make an awesome chill-out area?

3. Lap Buddies – A school system that is creating and using lap buddies.

Oh, and here is that  picture of Yours Truly getting hit in the face with a pie…

Chris gets hit in the face with a pie

 I’ll be presenting at these two upcoming conferences:

1. Maryland Assistive Technology Network Conference (MATN)- May 7th in Maryland (Session on Alternative Professional Development in Assistive Technology).

2. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

If I don’t get to see you at either of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #30: NAREN 09- Top 3 (Part 2)

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #30

Hey everyone,
Episode #30 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #30 is the second of a two-part feature on the top three things I learned at the National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference of 2009. Be warned, this episode is unlike most of the other episodes in that the tips described are more along the lines of “educational philosophy” rather than “strategy” but I felt they were well-worth discussing.

A.T.TIP #41: Brain-Based Learning from the Upsidedownorganization.org

1. Brain-Based Learning- Definition from www.funderstanding.com

2. Brains.org - The website for people involved in the education and parenting of brains of all ages about practical classroom applications of current brain research by Dr. Kathie Nunley.

A.T.TIP #42: Putting students to work doing the work that schools need done

1. Student Volunteer Network - Originally started by three high school students this network provides a database of volunteer opportunities for students

2. International Student Volunteers, Inc. – Not exactly related to doing work in schools, but still an interesting organization.

I’ll be presenting at these two upcoming conferences:

1. Maryland Assistive Technology Network Conference (MATN)- May 7th in Maryland (Session on Alternative Professional Development in Assistive Technology).

2. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session: Chew the P.H.A.T-Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology with Sally Norton-Darr).

If I don’t get to see you at either of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #29: NAREN 09 – Top 3 (Part 1)

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #29

Hey everyone,
Episode #29 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #29 is the first of a two-part feature on the top three things I learned at the National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference of 2009.  The episode also features a bumper from Sierra Minott, Miss Florida 2008.

Sierra Minott, Miss Florida 2008 & your illustrious host

Sierra Minott, Miss Florida 2008 at NAREN 09 Conference

A.T.TIP #40: Audio Visual Entrainment (discussion) -

I suppose using Audio Visual Entrainment to assist students with disabilities fits the ”exploring” and “investigating” I refer to at the beginning of each episode.  The following are some links with more information on Audio Visual Entrainment for your consideration:

1. Mind Alive Inc. - Company that sells the equipment

2. Our Life Designs - Website for Steve Taylor and others.

3. The Future Hope Project -  MS Word document explaining the project

4. ADHD Therapeutics article on AVE - Article explaining the benefits

Chris Experiences AVE

 I’ll be presenting at these two upcoming conferences: 

1. Maryland Assistive Technology Network Conference (MATN)-     May 7th in Maryland.

2. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)-     June 28th – July 1st in Washington, D.C. (Poster Session)

If I don’t get to see you at either of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #28: The “I’m finished” box

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #28

Hey everyone,
Episode #28 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #28 features a strategy to help students keep their work areas clutter free called the “I’m finished” box.  The “I’m finished” box is nothing more than a place to house materials that the student is done using but the episode goes into a bit more detail about how to implement the tool.

A.T.TIP #39: The “I’m Finished” Box

I’ll be co-presenting at these three upcoming conferences:

1. The National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference- February 17-19, in Panama City, Florida.

2. The Virginia Society For Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference- February 22-24, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

3. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st, in Washington, D.C.

If I don’t get to see you at any of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 !  You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #27: Transportation Interview-Part 2

Here is a direct link to Episode #27 

Hey everyone,
Episode #27 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #27 features the second and final part of the interview pertaining to transportation. During this part of the interview we brainstorm ideas for using technology during transportation for educational purposes.

A.T.TIP #38: Technology for Transport

Oh, and don’t forget about the conference that are quickly approaching.  I’ll be at all of the following so I hope to see you there:

1. The National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference- February 17-19, in Panama City, Florida.

2. The Virginia Society For Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference- February 22-24, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

3. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st, in Washington, D.C.

If I don’t get to see you at any of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 !

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #26: Transportation Interview- Part 1

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #26

Hey everyone,
Episode #26 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #26 features the first of a two-part interview pertaining to transportation and education. During this part of the interview we discuss how transportation needs of students in special education are met in one of the largest cities in the world.

A.T.TIP #38: Technology for Transport

Also, the episode features a bumper from Sally Norton-Darr who I’ll be co-presenting a session called “Chew The P. H.A.T: Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology” with at three upcoming conferences. We hope to see you at any or all of the following:

1. The National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference- February 17-19, in Panama City, Florida.

2. The Virginia Society For Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference- February 22-24, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

3. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st, in Washington, D.C.

If I don’t get to see you at any of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet. Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 !

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Podcast Hosting at CyberEars.com

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #25: Who’s Who?

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #25

Hey everyone,
Episode #25 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #25 discusses the creation of a Who’s Who? book that can be created for or with students which can be read over and over again to reinforce relationships, plan for transitions to new environments, or more.  The episode suggests using the photos that arrive on holiday cards to help create the booklet.

A.T.TIP #37: Who’s Who Book

Also, I’ll be co-presenting a session called “Chew The P. H.A.T: Policies and How-to’s in Assistive Technology” at three upcoming conferences.  I hope to see you at any or all of the following:

1. The National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference- February 17-19, in Panama City, Florida.

2. The Virginia Society For Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference- February 22-24, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

3. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)- June 28th – July 1st, in Washington, D.C.

If I don’t get to see you at any of those conferences we can still get together virtually over the Internet.  Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 !

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #24: Brainline.org Interview

           

Chris and Chelsea

Here is a link to download the audio directly: Episode #24

Hey everyone,
Episode #24 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #24 features an interview with George Washington University graduate student Chelsea Feist who is also interning at Brainline.org.  Chelsea and I discuss how the resources on Brainline.org can help individuals, families and professionals learn more about Traumatic Brain Injury.

A.T.TIP #36: Brainline.org

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #23: Wiggle, Push, Paste

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Hey everyone,
Episode #23 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #23 describes how to quickly and easily capture the image on your computer screen so it can be pasted into different applications.  Also, there is a special guest bumper from Gayl Bowser!

A.T.TIP #35: Print Screen

Here are some helpful resources for screen capturing:

1. How To Take Screen Shots in Windows XP and Vista

2. How To Screen Capture Using A Mac

Here is the picture of Penny Reed (on my left), Gayl Bowser (on my right), and myself at the workshop in Maryland.

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #22: Google Maps for CBI

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Hey everyone,
Episode #22 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #22 describes different ways to use Google Maps to help students who participate in Community Based Instruction (CBI). Also, there is a special guest bumper from Dr. Penny Reed!

A.T.TIP #34: Google Maps for CBI

Here are some quick screenshot tutorials to help you navigate Google Maps:

Here are some helpful resources on Google Maps:

1. Use Google Maps Mashups in K-12 Education- Jeffrey Branzburg

2. Google Maps For Educators

3. How To Use “My Maps” Feature from CNET News- Short Video

Check out how these school districts are using Community Based Instruction:

1. Phoenix Day School For The Deaf

2. San Francisco Unified School District

3. Bartow County School System (Georgia)

Check out The Teachers’ Podcast and the 3rd Annual Teachers’ Podcast Awards!

You can look me up on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 and join the A.T.TIPPERS group on both!

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A.T.TIPSCAST: Winner of the Best Professional Development Podcast Award

Hey everyone,
Sorry, still no new audio content but that will change in the next few weeks.  In the meantime, there has been some news surrounding the A.T.TIPSCAST.   The A.T.TIPSCAST won the award for Best Professional Development Podcast during the Third Annual Teachers’ Podcast Awards!  The Teachers’ Podcast is hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathy King.  Episode #27 is their most recent episode and it is where they announce the winners of the podcasting awards.  There were three categories including Best Student Project Podcast, Best Teacher Podcast, and Best Professional Development Podcast.   Approximately 15 minutes into episode #27 is when they announce the winner of the Best Professional Development Podcast.  Needless to say, I was thrilled to even be considered, let alone win the award!  One of the prizes for winning the award is to participate in an episode of The Teachers’ Podcast.  I’m very much looking forward to the interview! 

Thank you very much Teachers’ Podcast! 

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A.T.TIPSCAST reaches #10 on CyberEars.com!

Hello everyone,

No new audio content yet as I am still working my tail off on the top secret assistive technology project.  In all seriousness I’ve been putting in at least 10 hours a week into the new project so I hope it is something you enjoy.  Unfortunately, I haven’t had a spare minute to record new episodes of the A.T.TIPSCAST and I probably won’t be doing more until November or December.  Meanwhile, something big just happened.  The A.T.TIPSCAST just hit number 10 on Cyberears.com!

This means that it is the 10th most popular audio collection this month of shows hosted by cyberears.com.

The more time it gets on the front page of this website the more likely it is that someone will stumble upon the A.T.TIPCAST!  To me, that is totally awesome and I’m a bit blown away.  I hope this means that more people listen to the show and more people begin to use the strategies contained within!  Thanks for all of your support and stay tuned as more will be coming in a few months.  Thanks for your patience!

Remember you can contact me at attipscast@gmail.com and you can look me up on Facebook as well as Classroom 2.0!  I hope you’re enjoying the new school year.

Chris Bugaj

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #21: Audacity for Reading Fluency

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Hey everyone,
Episode #21 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #21 describes the strategy of using the free, open source software Audacity to assist students in learning to become more fluent readers. Episode #21 also marks the beginning of Season Two of the A.T.TIPSCAST!

A.T.TIP #33: Audacity For Reading Fluency

Here are some helpful resources on using Audacity for Reading Fluency.

1. Download Audacity

2. Mandy McAteer’s Weblog

3. Classroom 2.0 Discussion on Reading Fluency

4. Amy Boehman Blog

5. Audacity Tutorials (Short movies on how to use Audacity.) 

Also, don’t forget to look me up on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 and join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and on Classroom 2.0!

 

MISTAKE IN THE PODCAST!  My “hosts” just informed me that I mistakenly said that you can plug a microphone into the 1/8″ HEADPHONE jack.  What I MEANT to say was that you can plug your microphone into the 1/8″ MICROPHONE jack.  Sorry about the mistake.  The weird alien atmosphere in the ship is making it hard to think.

 

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #20: Motivational Plans

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ey everyone,
Episode #20 is up for your listening pleasure!  Episode #20 describes the strategy of using a motivational plan to help reinforce appropriate behavior.  Episode #20 also marks the end of Season One of the A.T.TIPSCAST.  I’ll be taking a few weeks off due to other obligations but I will return before you know it with A.T.TIPSCAST Season Two!

A.T.TIP #32: Motivational Plans

Here are some more helpful resources on behavior/motivational plans.

1. Terri Mauro’s Resources on About.com

2. Debbie DeSpirit’s Tips on Behavior Plans

Here is a link to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fund raising site to help raise money to find a cure for juvenile diabetes.  Please donate even if it is just a dollar! Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #19: Sabotage!

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Hey everyone,
Episode #19 is up for your listening pleasure. May is “Better Hearing and Speech Month” and I haven’t mentioned it yet so far in the podcast, well, until this episode that is.  So, to make up for my lack of advertising I discuss a technique used to elicit communication called Sabotage!

A.T.TIP #31: Sabotage!

Here are some more helpful resources/ideas on how to elicit communication from students.

1. Communication Temptations

2. Better Practice Makes Perfect – LaTrobe University

3. Kennedy Krieger Article

Here is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund raising site.  Please click on “Make a donation” and donate, even if it is just a dollar! Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Make a Donation!

One last thing, here is the link to the video of the family participating in the Cystic Fibrosis walk.  I hope you enjoy it!

 

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #18: Amorphous Visual Schedules

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Hey everyone,
Episode #18 is up for your listening pleasure. In Episode #18 AMORPHOUS visual schedules are discussed. Below are some examples of AMORPHOUS (or Non-linear) visual schedules.

A.T.TIP #30: Amorphous Visual Schedule:

An example that is more general- For a student that doesn’t need specific visuals, but still needs a visual schedule.  Note the “Unexpected” visuals.

An example that is more specific- For a student that needs more specific visuals on the visual schedule.  Note the “Unexpected” visuals.

All of these schedules were created using Boardmaker software. If you’re like, “Hey, what the heck is Boardmaker software?” check out Mayer-Johnson’s website.

Here is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund raising site. We’re doing the walk on May 18th, 2008 but you can continue to give even if you’re reading this after that date.  Please click on the “Make a donation” button to donate! Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Make a Donation!

One last thing, here is the link the video of the river running through my backyard.  I admit, up front, that it was way more exciting in real life than the video shows but the point was that it was unexpected, just like things that happen in a classroom everyday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p625PUpsaTA

 

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #17: Linear Visual Schedules

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Hey everyone,
Episode #17 is up for your listening pleasure. In Episode #17 linear visual schedules are discussed. Below you will find examples of both horizontal and vertical linear schedules.  Enjoy!

A.T.TIP #29: Linear Visual Schedules

Horizontal:

 

Vertical:

  

All of these schedules were created using Boardmaker software.  If you’re like, “Hey, what the heck is Boardmaker software?” check out Mayer-Johnson’s website. 

Here is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund raising site. Please click on the “Make a donation” button to donate! Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Make a Donation!

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #16: Listener Feedback, Sort Of

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Hey everyone,
Episode #16 is up for your listening pleasure.  In Episode #16 I answer questions from e-mails and voicemails submitted by “listeners” to the show.  Four new A.T. TIPS are discussed in the show.

A.T.TIP #25: FIRST-THEN-THEN Boards

Here are examples of first-then-then boards:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.T.TIP #26: WWW.FINDSOUNDS.COM

This website is a great place to find sounds

A.T.TIP #27: JUICYSTUDIO.COM for Website Readability Statistics

Here is the link to the Website Readability Statistic Tool.  Make sure you scroll down a bit to see it.  Simply place the URL of the website you want analyzed and hit “Calculate Readability”.

A.T.TIP #28: WWW.THEFREEDICTIONARY.COM

This online dictionary provides an auditory version of each word along with many cool games.

Here is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund raising site. Please click on the “Make a donation” button to donate! Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Make a Donation!

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #15: First-Then Boards

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Hey everyone,
Episode #15 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #15 describes how to create and implement a First-Then board with students who need help following directions or completing tasks.

Here are a few examples of first-then boards:

Here is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund raising site. Please click on the “Make a donation” button to donate! Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Make a Donation!

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #14: Television

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Hey everyone,
Episode #14 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #14 features a description of television as an assistive technology tool.  It describes a few shows and why they are good at what they do.  Click on the names of the show to explore the website for that show. The shows discussed are as follows:

Tip# 20- Oobi

Tip# 21- Dora The Explorer

Tip# 22- Super Why!

Tip# 23- Cyberchase

Here is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund raising site.  Please click on the “Make a donation” button to donate!  Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Make a Donation!

 

Here is the link to the statistics from California State University at Northridge: Television Statistics.

 

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #13: Communication Bridges

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Hey everyone,
Episode #13 is up for your listening pleasure.  Episode #13 features a description of Communication Bridges.  A communication bridge is a way for students to talk about events that happened at school when they get home and talk about events that happened at home at school.

Here is one such example.  Note that you can use visuals in replace of the lines or the text “PE, ART, Music” in the example below. 

 

Today In School I…

 

Read this book: _______________

 

Worked on __________ in Math.

 

Learned about _________ in Social Studies.

 

Had this special: PE   ART   MUSIC

The thing I enjoyed the most today was:________________________

 
 

Last Night At Home I…

 

Read this book: _______________

 

Worked on __________ for homework.

 

Watched ____________ on TV.

 

Had ______________ for dinner.

 

The thing I enjoyed the most last night was:________________________

 

 

 

 

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A.T.TIPSCAST EPISODE #12: Work Jobs

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Hey everyone,
Episode #12 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #12 features a co-host, Mrs. B!  Together we discuss how vocational tasks can be implemented for any student. 

You can find examples of work jobs on the following websites:

1. http://xnet.rrc.mb.ca/eceworkplace/images/workjobs-jan03group/workjobs.htm

2. http://www.hot-ideas.org/

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #11: Autosummarize in MS Word

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Hey everyone,
Episode #11 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #11 describes the autosummarize feature of MS Word.  I realize that the episode is just a quick rundown of how the feature works and I didn’t really get into what you’d use it for.  I’m trying to keep the tips quick.  So, I invite you to tell me how you might use this feature or tell me how you have already used the feature.  Your story might just inspire someone else in how they could use it.  Please send me an e-mail, record a message and send it to me or post a comment here. 

You can find whole tutorials on autosummarize for your version of MS Word here: 

Word 2002 : http://www.microsoft.com/education/autosummarize.mspx

Word 2003: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP051896801033.aspx

Here is a helpful dialogue about the Autosummarize feature in MS 2007: http://help.lockergnome.com/office/Word-2007-Autosummarize-Feature-ftopict901799.html but here is that same basic principle and a brief tutorial:

http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2007/09/10/create-a-summary-of-a-document-in-word-2007/

 

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #10: Talking Calculator

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Hey everyone,

Sorry this post is up about 24 hours late, but here it is!
Episode #10 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #10 describes the free software Talking Calculator.  You can access a link for the free download from www.premierathome.com/products/TalkingCalculator.php.

Here is a screenshot of what it looks like once it is installed:

 

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #9: PowerTalk

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Hey everyone,
Episode #9 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #9 describes the free software add-on for PowerPoint called PowerTalk.  PowerTalk is an open source, free download that reads the text on a PowerPoint presentation outloud.  You can access a link for the free download from http://fullmeasure.co.uk/powertalk/.

Once you have it installed on your computer you simply navigate to your PowerPoint presentation file, right-click and then select “Narrate With PowerTalk”.  

 

 

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #8: VSTE 2008 (Top 5)- Part 2

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Hey everyone,
Episode #8 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #8 is the second of a two part episode where I rank the Top 5 things I learned at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference 2008. This episode includes:

Number 3- www.emilychang.com/go/ehub-

This website is the personal website of a web designer named, Emily Change, out of San Francisco.  There is so much out there and so many new web applications updating every day, this site can keep you up to date on the latest Web 2.0 applications. 

Number 2- www.soundsnap.com         

This is a great resource to find free sounds.  I think one under utilized activity for students with difficulties following directions or auditory processing difficulties is listening to and discriminating between sounds.  Sounds can be used as story starters as opposed to the traditional text-based or picture based story starter.  Sound effects can be used to enhance digital storytelling activities, movie making activities, or student produced podcasts.   Adding these sounds might allow the students to feel like their production has a polished and fun quality. 

Number 1- Mail Merge functions of Publisher to create Picture Dictionaries and Identification Cards

A teacher from Norfolk public schools named Jennifer Durkin presented on different ways she uses Publisher.  One strategy she showed what how you could take lists of items in Excel and Merge them with templates created in Publisher to easily make picture dictionaries and identification cards.  Picture dictionaries are a great way for students to review difficult spelling words, review vocabulary from any content area, or maintain their own “difficult for me to remember” list of words.  Identification cards are also a useful tool for students with communication difficulties.  The ID card might have saying on them like “My name is… and I am lost” or “Can you call my mom for me?  My phone number is …”.  I wrote Jennifer and she gave me permission to post her hand-outs here. vste-presentation-handout.pdf

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #7: VSTE 2008 (Top 5)- Part 1

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Hey everyone,
Episode #7 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #7 is the first of a two part episode where I rank the Top 5 things I learned at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference 2008.  This episode includes:

Number 5- www.prometheanplanet.com.  You can download free ActivStudio lessons from this website.  If you don’t have ActivStudio, you can download the free FlipChart Viewer from here: FlipChart Viewer

Number 4- www.picnik.com.  A fun online, free photo editing tool.  It is very easy to upload pictures, edit the pictures, and apply different effects to the pictures.

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #6: ReadPlease

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Hey everyone,
Episode #6 is up for your listening pleasure.  Episode #6 is the first episode with the new format.  Let me know what you think.  The tip for this episode is http://www.readplease.com/.  Readplease is free piece of software that you can download.  It is a text reader/talking word processor.  That is, you can copy/paste text right into it and it will read it out loud.  You can also type right into the program and it will read it aloud.

 

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A.T.TIPScast Episode #5: Use Whatchya Got (LRE and UDL for a Healthy DIAT)

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Hey everyone,
Episode #5 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #5 briefly explains the my take on the convergence of the educational concepts of Universal Design for Learning, Least Restrictive Environment, and Differentiating Instruction using Assistive Technology.  I also explain that future episodes will have less me talking about the principles of AT practice in public schools in favor of trying to fit in two tips per episode.  Please let me know what you think about the format change.  Good thing or bad thing for the show, what’s your take? 

The tip for this week’s episode is on “Pacing Boards”.  Pacing Boards are simply circles used to facilitate language development.  You can watch a short movie on Pacing Boards here : Keeping Pace

Download a Microsoft Word document containing a Pacing Board: Three Circled Pacing Board 

Download a Microsoft Word document containing a Pacing Board: Six Circled Pacing Board 

 

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A.T. TIPSCAST Episode #4: FETC 2008 (TOP 5)

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Hey everyone,
Episode #4 is up for your listening pleasure. Episode #4 contains a short synopsis of my take on FETC 2008 as well as the top 5 things I learned at FETC 2008 (Florida Educational Technology Conference).  During the show I mentioned that I would post some movies and links.  I hope you enjoy them and find them useful in your teaching practice.

Opening Session Panoramic Video: Click here for the video.

Jeff Corwin on The Impact of Teachers on the World: Click here for the video.

***TOP 5 Resources I Learned at FETC 2008***

#5: Frequency of Web 2.0 Applications is Increasing In Education

#4: Classroom 2.0- Social Networking site for educators

#3: Using Your Noodle On The Moodle (Alan Taylor)- Presentation Style Can Be Free Form, Dynamic and Non-scripted/rehearsed

#2: The Amazing Math Toolbox For Teachers (Ian Prietz)- Handouts with links to math resources (some free)

#1: www.voicethread.com- Allows users to post a picture and allows other users to have access to leave voice comments or text comments on the margins surrounding that picture.

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ATTIPScast Episode #3: AT and the IEP

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Hey everyone,
Episode #3 is up for your listening pleasure. I hope you enjoyed the special guest, B-bot. Also, thanks to Eric from Texas for the bumper. If you’d like to make a bumper (a short audio file) I would love to hear it and include it into a future episode of the ATTIPScast.
Here is a link to a tutorial on how to access the readability statistics of Microsoft Word: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP051896011033.aspx

And here is B-bot:

:

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Episode #2: Service Delivery Personnel Models

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Hey everyone,

The second episode is now up and ready for listening.  You can find it on Cyberears.com (the link below) and you can find it on iTunes as well.  This episode explores the varying ways districts have chosen to assign personnel to provide assistive technology services.  The show also has a segment called “A.T. Tip of the Episode”.  This tip is on how to use the sound record feature of Microsoft Word.  You find a handy tutorial on this tip here: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP052573441033.aspx. 

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Return from FETC

Hey all,

I just returned from sunny Orlando, Florida where I presented and participated in FETC 2008.  FETC is the Florida Educators Technology Conference.  I’m still gathering my notes from the different sessions I attended but as soon as I get that together I plan to do an episode related to “What I learned at FETC 2008″ with content that is relevant to tools used to assist struggling students in the public schools.

Keep listening and I hope you are enjoying the show!

Chris

A.T.TIPScast Episode #1: Introduction

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Hey everyone,

The very first episode of the A.T.TIPScast is now up and running.  I just uploaded to Cyberears.com and sent it to iTunes for review.  This episode is meant to be an introduction to the show.  I hope you enjoy the show and please feel free to leave a comment here or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com
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First Blog

Hello and welcome!  If you are reading this blog it probably means you found the A.T.TIPS Podcast and have listened to an episode.  The A.T.TIPS Podcast (A.T.TIPScast) is an acronym for Assistive Technology: Tools In Public Schools.  The content of the show pertains to all and any technology (and I use that term in the broadest sense) or strategies used to assist struggling students in the K-12 environment. 

Actually, at the time of this blog, I haven’t posted the first episode yet but I expect it to be up and active soon.  I’m working on it!  I hope you enjoy the podcast and I hope you leave a comment!

Chris