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"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)"

Kate Ahern's post on the (mis)perception that low-tech AAC should be explored before high-tech AAC

Low Tech, You Bet! A variety of creative ideas for crafting educational supports from recycled products and low-cost resources.

This PDF created by the LCPS AT team describes how to create MATHLIT Kits, with low tech and high tech resources to support math-themed storybooks.

If you're looking for a kid-friendly website to direct your students to during centers, tech tools to assign to your students who need extra help (or want extra work), or new tools to engage your students in learning, this website is for you! This K-12 Tech Tools Database features a collection of free, kid-safe, online resources categorized by subject, grade level, and standard (adapted from DC Public Schools Learning Standards and Common Core Standards).

Speaker: Debbie Witkowski Presentation: Getting the most from High-Tech AAC Devices This segment is a discussion on the use of pre-stored messages versus a word-based vocabulary set in high-tech AAC devices, specifically the use of core vocabulary. This discussion includes a review of journal articles on the topics of pre-stored messages and core vocabulary.

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The YouTube Channel for the LCH Tech Team

Pixie 2 Resource Documents. Did you know it has Text-to-Speech and Voice Recording Options? Sample lessons and integration ideas at http://www.tech4learning.com/pixie/integration?#standardsMatrix

"A combination of focused activities and creative, open-ended technology projects can help you take a new approach to building literacy with your elementary students. Use these articles, samples, and lessons to find new ideas and approaches that will work for your learners"

"Overwhelmed by technology in special education? Listen to Talking with Tech for news, tips, and interviews about the latest and greatest in assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, and educational technology generally from Lucas Steuber, Rachel Madel, and Chris Bugaj. "

The National Urban Technology Center (Urban Tech), a not-for-profit educational corporation, transforms lives through the power of technology by giving youth the capacity for positive behavior and academic success. Urban Tech achieves its mission by teaching students essential life skills, and by training and coaching parents and educators to support social and emotional learning. Urban Tech's flagship programs, The Youth Leadership Academy® (YLA) and SeedTech®, are delivered online to enhance the ability of schools and after-school programs to reach and effectively teach all students.

Tots-n-Tech provides free downloadable instructions (with photos) for creating adapted crayon holders.

"These projects provide ideas and strategies to promote play through better access to play materials, and use assistive technology to give the children this critical access. Typical solutions revolve around "low tech" assistive technology. By building on what the child can do, and by creating interactive play environments, families can reclaim play as a critical component of childhood! Look here for information on selecting toys for play, toys for children with disabilities, adapting toys to make them easier to use, locating specially designed toys as well as other resources to promote play."

"The LCPS Assistive Technology Team created the lending library to enhance the educational experience and provide access for all LCPS students. Materials available in the lending library include theme-based books with manipulatives, shoebox work tasks/skill builders, adapted toys, and professional resources. Many titles exist and more are on the way. We are always open to ideas and suggestions!"

Looking for accessible activities to help students learn basic math concepts? The LCPS AT Lending Library now offers MATHLIT (Math Assistive Technology Hands-On Literature Integration Tools) Kits for LCPS staff to use with students. Each kit has a different math-themed storybook with lots of engaging high tech and low tech materials.

Using Technology | Electronic Portfolios in the K-12 Classroom The use of personal portfolios for assessment and presentation long has been a component of higher education. In fact, personal portfolios are a graduation requirement at many colleges and un

Shelley Haven PPT

Low Tech LAMP back up

Generation Tech article written by a student at Loudoun Valley HS