"If You Build It, They Will Read!" Authoring Books Online with CAST Book Builder
Following
Universal Design for Learning principles, engage readers with a free online
authoring tool that allows users to create, read, and publish digital books
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Cheat sheet created by the Loudoun County Public Schools' Assistive Technology Team on using the Boardmaker Plus v. 6 Symbolate tool. Type in the text, or copy and paste it from a document or the Internet, and the graphics will appear with the text. It also has a text to speech feature that reads the text aloud. Provides wonderful supports for struggling readers and English language learners!
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about services provided by the Loudoun County Public Schools' Assistive Technology Team including information as to why it is beneficial for students and staff to consult with a trainer prior to requesting an assistive technology evaluation.
Research shows that the best learning environments are those in which the students are engaged, active, and moving. In 2012, Loudoun County Public Schools implemented a number of Xbox Kinect consoles for students with disabilities. Participants in this session will learn about the positives and pitfalls of the implementation process as well as the progress made by students using the technology. The session will include a discussion of technical and environmental considerations, account creation, avatar generation and customization, games selection, online collaboration and communication (using Avatar Kinect), and case studies describing specific IEP goal progressions and comparisons. Let's play!
This website, created by the Loudoun County Assistive Technology Team, provides links to resources for low tech to high tech math and science tools and strategies. They are created with Microsoft Office Suite, free Internet downloads, or other inexpensive materials to provide access to math and science curricula for all students. Includes cheat sheets for MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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