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AT is physically available, but minimally used and could be more effective.
Symptom: AT is physically available, but minimally used and could be more effective.
Symptom Group: AT is underused
Reason: Teacher may not understand possible uses of the AT.
Reason Group: Lack of information
Action: Arrange observation or meeting with another teacher who is effectively using AT with a student whose needs are similar.
Resource: No specific resource is needed for this action.
Reason: Teacher is not comfortable with AT operation.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Re-teach steps of operational skills in a way that addresses the teacher's learning style.
Resource: Kolb’s Learning Styles
Kolb offers a paradigm about how adults learn and the ways that professional development can address the styles of all adult learners. For information about Kolb's learning styles and their application to assistive technology professional development visit (http://www.businessballs.com/kolblearningstyles.htm)
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