"The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) is an inter-university collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), Philadelphia and Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. TnT's mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources about adaptations, including assistive technology, to use with infants and toddlers for states, Early Intervention providers of all disciplines, and families across the country. In order to achieve this mission, TnT provides technical assistance to states to help them enhance the use of adaptations with infants and toddlers and conducts a national research program about use of adaptations and assistive technology (AT)"
"For kids with ADHD, difficulty with focus, hyperactivity and impulsivity can make it harder to learn in the classroom. Here's a look at some accommodations that can help."
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
It can be difficult at first to shift from thinking about AAC in pre-programmed phrases and sentences and activity based
pages to focusing on using core words. Once the shift is made; however, it becomes easy to look at using core words in
natural, everyday occurrences as core words make up 75-80% of everyone's daily, natural language. Listed below are daily
activities that typically occur in a classroom and ways to use core words during these activities at the one-word, two-word,
and three-word level to help get the thinking process started. Notice how many of the core words and phrases can be used
throughout the day in various situations and activities.
"Episode #112 features the second half of the recording of a live presentation by
Christopher and
Melissa Bugaj
at the 2012
Virginia Society for Technology in Education
Conference
about commonly recommended,
evidence-based reading
solutions. Access the entire presentation from
http://bit.ly/vste12literacy
."
Early Childhood Learning Kits
In an effort to assist teachers with fostering emerging literacy and math skills in young children, the T/TAC at VCU has purchased and augmented new early childhood learning kits. The kits are theme-based and contain material
This web resource was built as a part of a student project and has developed into a useful resource for high school and college students with disabilities. The idea behind the project was to create a user-friendly site where students with disabilities could find resources to meet their individual needs. Including low cost apps, online resources and programs for multiple platforms, students are sure to find at least one resource that will contribute to their success in school! With SO MUCH information out there, this site takes the research out and lets you easily explore the best of low cost AT! This is a great place to start for students who are just being introduced to the world of AT
The Accessible Technology Coalition (ATC) is a new resource on assistive technology (AT). Our goal is to make access to AT easy and available to everyone. You can browse the categories on this page to get information - and if you don't find what you need, you can Ask an Expert for assistance. We also offer webinars and in person trainings on various AT topics.
The National Center for Supported eText (NCSeT) at the University of Oregon is a federally funded research center investigating the impact of "supported electronic text" (or supported etext) on students' comprehension of content area material. Supported e
"The National Center for Supported eText (NCSeT) at the University of Oregon is a
federally funded research center investigating the impact of "supported
electronic text" (or supported etext) on students' comprehension of content area
material. Supported etext is digital text that has been modified in ways that
are designed to increase access and support comprehension"
NATE -- the National Assistive Technology in Education Network -- brings together information from the many fields and disciplines that are involved in assistive technology services in educational settings. We provide that information in a cohesive, integ
Assistive Technology Trainer's Handbook
(P.Reed, M. Kaplan, G. Bowser)
This manual is designed for all AT service providers who train others. It contains research-based information about planning, providing and evaluating training