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Teacher reports that the use of the AT "interferes with other instructional activities."
Symptom: Teacher reports that the use of the AT "interferes with other instructional activities."
Symptom Group: AT is underused
Reason: Teacher hasn't made AT part of classroom procedures.
Reason Group: Lack of planning
Action: Help teacher figure out how to make the AT use part of the classroom procedures (e.g. how students get ready to work, this student gets out Fusion).
Resource: AT Implementation: Working together to make a measurable difference
Training module developed by the Texas Assistive Technology Network. Free download that includes powerpoint slides, speaker's notes and handouts. http://www.texasat.net
Type: publication
Cost: 0
Resource: Activities/Goals matrix
This simple form helps to organize and document how AT is used in the classroom. Available to download for free from The Regional Program for Students with Orthopedic Impairments, Douglas ESD, Roseburg, Oregon
http://www.rsoi.org/Documents/Activities%20Scheduling%20Matrix.pdf
Type: form
Cost: 0
Resource: Classroom Procedure Plan form
Classroom Procedure Plan Form: This form was created to help classroom staff understand a student's levels of participation during a daily routine and the tools and supports the student will need in order to participate in that routine.
Type: form
Resource: Creating a Climate for Learning: AT and Classroom Management
Bowser, G., & Chenail, C., (2006). Creating a Climate
for Learning: Assistive Technology and Classroom Management, Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC. www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: ?
Resource: Designing Environments for Successful Kids
Designing Environments for Successful Kids can be downloaded from WI Assistive Tech Initiative, www.wati.org (go to “Supports” then “Free publications”)
Type: publication
Cost: 0
Resource: How Do You Know It? How Can You Show It?
This easy to understand manul on how to plan for and collect data about AT use is available to purchase in a bound manual or download for free as a pdf file from www.wati.org. It is found under "Supports"
Type: publication
Cost: 0
Resource: Participation Plan form
Coming soon.
Type: form
Cost: 0
Resource: Routines/Tools and Strategies form
Routine/Tools and Strategies Form: This form helps the team idenfiy the tools and strategies that will be needed for each part of a child's day.
Type: form
Cost: AT Help Desk
Resource: Technology Integration: Improving Access to the Curriculum for Student with Disabilities
: Warger, C. (Ed.). (2005). Technology Integration: Improving Access to the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC This manual addresses several areas including integrating technology into mathematics and content area literacy instruction. Available to purchase from www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: $20
Reason: Teacher has only been taught operational skills with no understanding of functional skills, social skills or strategic skills.
Reason Group: Lack of knowledge
Action: Teach classroom staff about four skills areas: Operational skills, Functional skills, Strategic skills, Social skills.
Resource: SETT and ReSETT: Concepts for AT Implementation
Zabala, J., Bowser, G., & Korsten, J. (2004). SETT and ReSETT: Concepts for AT Implementation. Closing the Gap, 23,5, November 2004.
This Closing the Gap newsletter article introduces the concept of using the SETT Framework as a tool for assistive technology implementation planning.
Type: publication
Cost: Online at CTG
Reason: Teacher may not "see" connection between AT use and curriculum goals.
Reason Group: Lack of information
Action: Ask questions about school goals, help teacher reach “ah ha” about how AT use relates to them.
Resource: ISTE Technology Standards for Students
The national technology standards for students.
www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS
Type: website
Reason: Teacher does not "buy into" need for AT.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Meet with classroom team and administrator to discuss the student’s need for AT, use identified in IEP, and the need for assistance
Resource: Teaching Every Student blog
This blog by Karen Janowski has a wealth of tips about using AT. www.teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com
Type: website
Cost: 0
Resource: Creating a Climate for Learning: AT and Classroom Management
Bowser, G., & Chenail, C., (2006). Creating a Climate
for Learning: Assistive Technology and Classroom Management, Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC. www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: ?