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AT is physically available, but teacher has not incorporated its use into daily schedule.
Symptom: AT is physically available, but teacher has not incorporated its use into daily schedule.
Symptom Group: AT is present but not used
Reason: Change is difficult and takes time, perhaps teacher has not yet grasped the need for AT or the implications of it.
Reason Group: Lack of planning
Action: Discuss impact of change with teacher. Help him identify how this change could be personally meaningful for him (e.g. increased performance by student, less need for separate activities once student is competent with AT, etc.) Help teacher understand nat
Resource: Gordon's Ladder
Gordon’s Ladder suggests five steps that illustrate what is happening internally when teachers confront new territory, http://www2.visalia.k12.ca.us/technology/best/oct97.htm
Type: website
Cost: 0
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