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Direct link to the blog post related to A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #148: Step Into The Light

Direct link to the audio of A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #148: Step Into The Light. This episode is a parody of the movie Poltergeist features tools and strategies to provide more options to students.

"EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article was inspired by an edWeb.net webinar entitled Designing Options for Every Learner: Universal Design for Learning, given by Chris Bugaj and Mark Nichols of Loudoun County Public Schools on Oct. 19, 2015, and sponsored by Quill.com/education."

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Video describing the flipped classroom

PODCAST D&D IN THE CLASSROOM D&D Podcasts - 02/10/2015 Learn how a Texas high school teacher is changing education through the power of D&D! Kade Wells is a teacher in the Houston, TX area and he uses Dungeons & Dragons in his 9th grade classroom to teach writing, reading and critical thinking skills in his language arts classes. He presented his technique at the World Literacy Conference this summer in Austria, reporting on how using D&D improved his student's scores across the board. Listen to learn how Kade is changing education through the power of D&D!

"[TechKnowledgy 2015-16] Twitter 101 for Educational Professionals: Harry Potter Style! Author: TechKnowledgy Conference Description: Webinar on 11/12/2015 by Christopher Bugaj Face it, you're a muggle. There's an entire wizarding world happening all around you called Twitter. You've heard about it. You may have even tried it. But you don't understand how or why it works. Why tweet? What's a hashtag and how do I use it? What is a "chat," how does it work, and why would I ever want to be involved in one? This session will take you through the basics. Not only will you learn the "hows" of Twitter, but you'll learn the "whys." Learn why and how to search Twitter for assistive technology resources as well as find other users who share similar interests. Features such as hashtags, mentions, direct messages, and scheduled chats will all be discussed. Accio participanto!"

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

An article characterizing The Least Dangerous Assumption, a shift in paradigm that drives many expectations and practices when working with people with disabilities

Lauren Enders Pinterest page on AAC: FAQ, Myths, and more