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AT was fully implemented and worked well last year, but in this year’s classroom is not used.
Symptom: AT was fully implemented and worked well last year, but in this year’s classroom is not used.
Symptom Group: AT is present but not used
Reason: Administrator has not demonstrated expectation that AT use must be implemented and supported.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Meet with supervisor to determine why he or she does not understand administrator's role.
Resource: A School Administrator's Desktop Guide to AT
For role of administrator, read: Bowser, G., & Reed, P. (2004). A School Administrator’s Desktop Guide to Assistive Technology. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC. www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: $20
Reason: Teacher or assistant may be uncomfortable with any technology
- Lack of knowledge
- Non-supportive environment
Action: Teach specific operational skills and identify support person in the building to help on a daily basis.
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