Resources+From+ATIA

= = = = = = = = = = = __ATIA 2011__ was very cool... we learned about so many great new things happening in Assistive Technology! = =** Check out the Conference Program to view workshops and download conference handouts and resources posted until April 30, 2011. ** [|Handouts and Resources] =


 * = AAC/ Communication =
 * = Curriculum =
 * ==Sorting through Portable Electronic Reading Systems presented by Scott Marfilius marfilius@mac.com, Kelly Fonner kfonner@wi.rr.com and Donna McNear donna.mcnear@gmailcom [[file:Sorting Through Portable Electronic Reading Systems]] Check out Assessment Consideration Worksheet and list of Portable e-Reader Product Resources==


 * ==Students Create a Technology Toolkit for Independent Writing Projects presented by Cheryl Oates cheryl.oakes@k12wocsd.net and Beth Goodwin elizabeth.goodwin@k12wocsd.net [| Writing Tools 4 All Wikispace Resources] ==


 * ==Digital Circle Time/Morning Meeting: Modify Ours to Become Yours Matthew Press mpress77@gmail.com and Elisa Press werned@gm.sbac.edu [[file:Digital Circle Time Using Classroom Suite 4]]==
 * ==Working with Video-From Your Camera to Applications and Devices [[file:ET-13_ATIA_2011_Orlando_Working_with_Video.pdf]]==


 * ==Beyond Chafee--Providing Curriculum Access for Students with Disabilities [[file:ATIA2011p091.ppt]]==


 * ==Accessible Instructional Materials: Challenges, Solutions, and Unresolved Questions [[file:AIM - ATIA Orlando 2011.pdf]]==


 * ==E-Reader Roundup with Mike Marotta http://ereader-roundup.wikispaces.com==


 * ==AIM Production Tools [[file:Format Comparison Chart.pdf]] [[file:Scanning Flowchart.pdf]]==


 * ==Eileen Sacco did a presentation on the Smartpen. All of her information is on the Wikispace. http://smartpen-connection.wikispaces.com/==


 * == Hardware ==
 * == iPad/iPod ==
 * ==**Independent Living and the iPod Touch presented by Mike Schmitz from the** [|Conover Company] **Download 4 free functional skills apps to help with social skills, work skills, literacy skills, life skills. Check out handout from presentation and access the free webinar offered by Conover**==

[[file:Functional Skills System Demo Handout_Email.pdf]]

 * ==iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad as Assisitve Technology: Ramp Up Your Knowledge [[file:ATIA_2011_Orlando_iDevice AT Prez Origin.pdf]]==


 * ==Using iPods to Assist Students with Disabilities in the Classroom [[file:ET26_2011Orlando_ATIA_Using_iPods_to_Assist_Students_in_the_Classroom3.ppt]]==


 * ==Self-Operated Accessible Text and E-Reading on iPods with Free Software [[file:ATIAOrlando2011McNulty.pptx]]==


 * == Software ==
 * = Transition =
 * ====== Learning to Living: AT Transition Strategies for Secondary Low-Incidence Students [[file:Learning to Living- At Transition Strategies]] Great transition web resources and information ======

= Read & Write Gold 10-- McKay and Gratz =

Developing a cloud-based program so that AT can be accessed through browsers and work on all platforms, including the iPad New features: Completely customizable toolbar(check/uncheck icons to show up) Translates 18 languages and reads with accents (needs internet access to work) Lexiflow ebook creates talking flash-based book with tools embedded in the document that can be used on a computer w/o R&WG Picture dictionary uses Boardmaker symbols in a free-floating window, the web records when it gets a miss and will later add a photo to the library Vocabulary worksheet—creates lists through highlighting, exports to new document that includes the definition and symbols and space for notes Collect highlights over multiple documents Fact Mapper has more photos, photos can be imported New screenshot reader options: capture freehand, capture by hovering Verb conjugation tool—checks usage of verbs and helps student choose the correct tense Downloadable 30-day full version trial, video tours on website