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Share your insights about this video. How does this topic relate to the focus on our class?

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The Myth of Average:  Todd Rose at TEDxSonomaCounty

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The pandemic has had a variety of different impacts on the concept of an effective learning environment. There were positive impacts and negative impacts. A positive impact is that the pandemic has allowed teachers explore more ways to use technology within teaching (zoom, Webex, google meet,...).

Not so positively, it has brought challenges upon teachers in the sense of not being in a controlled environment with little distractions. In a classroom, its easier for teachers to grasp their students attention and engage them in learning. activities. At home, students were distracted by their homelife and other things while being online. This was hard on the teachers as well as the students themselves when it came to graded assignments and other things.

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A strategy to start off with would be to research low tech tools used in other schools that are successful with students with disabilities. This will help gain a sense of what kind of low tech assisting technologies are out there already and that are, more importantly, effective.
Another strategy would be to provide professional learning opportunities about AT tools to the Child Study team/IEP team at your school. (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services - Consideration YouTube video.)
A third strategy is to not concern the team with high tech tools, because usually people think that high tech tools are easier to work with then low tech tools without doing the research. (Feb 4th Joy Zabala Youtube Video.)

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SETT stands for Student, Environments, Tasks and Tools. This framework helps make AT Delivery easier, consistent and effective because it is a way to encourage collaboration, thinking and acting while also ensuring that all voices are heard.

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SETT Framework can assist with the development / implementation of an AT plan because although these steps of SETT don't need to be completed in order, it gives a set of things that needed to be taken into consideration while creating a AT plan.
When it comes to data collections, the questions that are often asked are "What does progress look like?" "How do we show the progress being made/completed?" Similarly as I said above, the SETT Framework helps create a guideline, or a baseline to ensure that the AT plan is being successful. Also, that the data can be collected/used to help the student be successful with their education.

(Feb 4 - Joy Zabala YouTube video)

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Maddy- SETT Framework assists In the development and implementation of an AT plan as well as with date collection. SETT Framework is all about promoting students to collaborate in making decisions and engage with other students while being able to use assistive technology services if needed. SETT has 4 parts of framework being, strengths, environment, tasks, and tools. These steps allow you to ask questions giving answers to data for that student. SETT creates a specific way to ensure that the AT plan is being used correctly and that students are having success. An AT plan or assistive technology plan is for students with an IEP who benefit from using some form of technology to help them. SETT and AT assist each other by allowing students with an IEP to use their technology services while collaborating with other students to make decisions together. It also helps collect data on the students by seeing how they work with other students, how they work with the technology, and if they need any more services or assistance. 

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Maddy- SETT Framework assists In the development and implementation of an AT plan as well as with date collection. SETT Framework is all about promoting students to collaborate in making decisions and engage with other students while being able to use assistive technology services if needed. SETT has 4 parts of framework being, strengths, environment, tasks, and tools. These steps allow you to ask questions giving answers to data for that student. SETT creates a specific way to ensure that the AT plan is being used correctly and that students are having success. An AT plan or assistive technology plan is for students with an IEP who benefit from using some form of technology to help them. SETT and AT assist each other by allowing students with an IEP to use their technology services while collaborating with other students to make decisions together. It also helps collect data on the students by seeing how they work with other students, how they work with the technology, and if they need any more services or assistance. 

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Maddy- The pandemic has had a big impact on the concept of an effective learning environment. One positive thing that came out of the pandemic was the use of technology in education. Education became all technology based, this allowed teachers to explore new apps, websites or other services that could be beneficial to the students. Some students learned that they work better with some of these technology services. On the other hand some students really struggled when using technology. The pandemic also had many negative effects as well. One big negative is that it was very hard to keep the students engaged and paying attention on the screen. They may have had many distractions at home that effected there learning. Many students benefit from the in person learning where they get to learn using different styles and hand on tasks hat are so easy to do in person. Many students struggled over the screen and became very behind academically and socially because of it. 

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Maddy- The pandemic has had a big impact on the concept of an effective learning environment. One positive thing that came out of the pandemic was the use of technology in education. Education became all technology based, this allowed teachers to explore new apps, websites or other services that could be beneficial to the students. Some students learned that they work better with some of these technology services. On the other hand some students really struggled when using technology. The pandemic also had many negative effects as well. One big negative is that it was very hard to keep the students engaged and paying attention on the screen. They may have had many distractions at home that effected there learning. Many students benefit from the in person learning where they get to learn using different styles and hand on tasks hat are so easy to do in person. Many students struggled over the screen and became very behind academically and socially because of it. 

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Maddy- There are a few strategies that can help teams consider low tech tools that can still effectively meet student needs. The first strategy being research. Researching different low tech tools can be a very useful thing to find information about different low tech tools and how they can be used in the classroom to help student needs. A second strategy would be making connections with other teachers or educators that have used low tech tools. This can help you learn about new tools and even different ways to use tools you may already know about. Third, bring the tools found during research and talking with other educators to your team to talk about if it can be used to help students in need and how it can be used.

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Maddy- There are a few strategies that can help teams consider low tech tools that can still effectively meet student needs. The first strategy being research. Researching different low tech tools can be a very useful thing to find information about different low tech tools and how they can be used in the classroom to help student needs. A second strategy would be making connections with other teachers or educators that have used low tech tools. This can help you learn about new tools and even different ways to use tools you may already know about. Third, bring the tools found during research and talking with other educators to your team to talk about if it can be used to help students in need and how it can be used.

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Maddy- The SETT Framework facilitate quality, consistent, effective AT service delivery. This framework is a basis to help ensure that the AT services for the students are successful. The 4 parts of SETT are strengths, environment, tasks, and tools. These four parts help ensure that each students needs are being met, they are receiving quality, consistent, and effective services.

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Maddy- The SETT Framework facilitate quality, consistent, effective AT service delivery. This framework is a basis to help ensure that the AT services for the students are successful. The 4 parts of SETT are strengths, environment, tasks, and tools. These four parts help ensure that each students needs are being met, they are receiving quality, consistent, and effective services.

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Maddy- I really enjoyed watching this video. This topic relates to the focus of our class because it talks about the importance of having those specific necessary tools to complete a task properly. Just like a fighter pilot flying a plane where they need specific technology tools and other things to ensure successful flying, students with IEP’s need specific tools to be able to successfully complete their work or everyday tasks. Another similarity, is that fighter jets were stopped being made with an average size area that can only fit an average size person. Just like how things work in some classrooms, where things can be catered to the “average” student. This leaves out many students who do not fit under that umbrella. By changing the fighter jet design to fit everyone, this allowed for many more people to be involved and successful. By changing our ways in the classroom and doing things for all students instead of the average student, we will see all our students succeed. 

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Maddy- I really enjoyed watching this video. This topic relates to the focus of our class because it talks about the importance of having those specific necessary tools to complete a task properly. Just like a fighter pilot flying a plane where they need specific technology tools and other things to ensure successful flying, students with IEP’s need specific tools to be able to successfully complete their work or everyday tasks. Another similarity, is that fighter jets were stopped being made with an average size area that can only fit an average size person. Just like how things work in some classrooms, where things can be catered to the “average” student. This leaves out many students who do not fit under that umbrella. By changing the fighter jet design to fit everyone, this allowed for many more people to be involved and successful. By changing our ways in the classroom and doing things for all students instead of the average student, we will see all our students succeed. 

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SETT framework assists with the development/implementation of an assistive technology plan as well as helps with data collection. SETT framework allows students with disabilities to have access to assistive technology services. These services are implemented in a school setting. SETT framework is made up of 4 sections (strengths, environment, tasks, tools). These sections help us with the data collection by making sure the students are succeeding. Doing what we can to make the best learning environment for each student.

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The pandemic has played a huge role in an effective learning environment. During the pandemic teachers had to think of other ways to teach their content to their students. As teachers we now are able to effectively teach using different kinds of technology. Some students still struggle with learning just through technology which brings up my next point on engagement. When teaching through google meet, zoom, etc. from home it might be hard to keep some students engaged. At home there tends to be more distractions then there is at school. Some students gain more information when not distracted from things going on at home and instead to better when learning in the classroom.

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There are various low tech tools that can effectively meet students needs. Talking to other educators and doing research on low tech tools are both great strategies for finding something that will work best for your students. What works for one student isn't always going to work for another student so having multiple low tech tools that you can possibly use in your classroom is the best way to go.

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The SETT framework facilitates quality, consistent, effective assistive technology service delivery by making it easy to follow. With having the 4 sections of SETT it allows students to work together to succeed.

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I've seen this video a few times before in other classes and it always sticks out to me. Not every child learns the same way just like how every pilot needs different technology to have a successful plane ride. This relates to our class because each student needs something different to succeed. Our job as educators is to make changes in our classrooms to allow each student to succeed.

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Through this Framework, the development of an AT plan can come naturally just through the everyday learning/necessity of a student within the classroom. Through this lens, it allows teachers of all kinds to determine how to provide the proper AT needs of the student to not only benefit strengths but to improve areas where a student is still developing in. This Framework works well with data collection because through understanding these elements, designing a proper AT plan can bring forward changes in student data such as task completion, time on task, as well as improvement within their behavior regarding a difficult task.

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Through the pandemic, the concept of an "effective learning environment" has been challenged because that "new" learning environment can be something far from a student's least restrictive environment. Over the course of these few years, students have had to use whatever space they found the most conductive in their living situation. Now, places for sleep or recreation are utilized as a classroom, places for eating are classrooms, any room can now potentially become a classroom. This creates a situation where learning can become a secondary thought depending on what else is in the room. As great as technology is in supporting the needs of learners, at times it could pose as students' greatest hurdle to use effectively. If there are other technologies within this new "classroom" students may get distracted or just not pay any attention to class in connection to other external stimuli creating a very restrictive environment to their education.

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When considering low tech tools that can effectively meet the needs of students, a strategy to implement might be just trial and error. Although there are multiple means for students with similar difficulties in the classroom to find aid, all of those means will not all be effective for a student. By implementing some and seeing the successes or failure, it can pinpoint directly what elements or aspects of low tech assistance would truly benefit a student within that specific classroom.

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The SETT Framework facilitates those qualities to effectively deliver AT services because it relies directly on data/feedback on student observations that take directly into account their strengths and the environment they are present in to find the best means to aid them with their specific classroom and means.

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I find this video very telling of the educational system right now. In the system of trying to find the best way to reach each student, trying to "create" the average student, to cater to misses the mark in every way. Through this you need to expect everything but average to be ready to experience the learners of today. Only that way can the most students benefit from lessons or skills being taught because it expects the individuality of the learner.

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This video is extremely informative and I find it quite interesting with the correlation between pilots and students. There is no such thing as an average student, but the education system tries to place students in certain categories to describe their level of intelligence. Each student learns in their own way, therefore it is essential to meet the needs for all students rather than the average student.

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The SETT Framework assists with the development as well as the implementation of an AT plan and also helps with data collection. The SETT Framework allows for extra tools in the classroom that can be beneficial to the student. This framework allows for students with disabilities to be in an inclusive environment with the use of assistive technology. For example, accessibility features like text to speech may be a necessary support for an individual with a disability. In order to collect data, it is essential to determine the student's strengths, environment, tasks, and tools for student success.

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The pandemic has both, positive and negative impacts on the concept of an effective learning environment. One positive result of the pandemic was that it introduced technology into the classroom. This was new for both teachers and students. Teachers were able to provide the students with virtual instruction such as Zoom, Webex, and Google Meet. Also, teachers were able to explore new tools through the use of technology such as Google Classroom, SeeSaw, and Class Dojo. As a result, students had to learn how to adapt to these changes and navigate their way through these new technology advances. On the downside, technology was something new for many students. Most students were having difficulty with virtual instruction. Student's were becoming distracted during virtual instruction. The environment was not the same as it was in the classroom. As a result, it became a difficult way to teach virtually.

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There are multiple strategies that can help teams consider low tech tools that can still effectively meet student needs. The first strategy would be to begin researching these low tech tools that are being used to successfully meets the needs of students with disabilities. Once the research is complete, the schools will be able to recognize which tool are more effective than others. Another strategy is communicating with other teachers to share insight on the other low tech tools that are beneficial for student growth and success. Sharing insight with one another will allow teachers to explore which tools work best for the students.

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The SETT Framework facilities quality, consistent, and effective AT service delivery by encouraging collaboration amongst individuals. By doing so, students strengths, environment, tasks, and tools allow for student success. Ensuring every student receives the best possible education with the help of AT services will result in all of the students needs being met.

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The pandemic had both positive and negative impacts on education and the concept of an effective learning environment. Some positive impacts were that teachers and students alike were forced to incorporate technology into learning. While some had a hard time, others found that they had more success in a virtual setting being able to work independently in an environment of their choice. Another positive was that much of the work was asynchronous so students could do their work at a time that worked best for them. A middle ground that was both a pro and a con was that parents were now more involved. A pro was that the parents now knew what the students had to do and cold keep on top of any assignments that needed to be done and cold assist their child. The con however, was that now parents were in the "classroom" and were critical of the teachers. This put strain on to the teachers and caused a rift between teachers and parents. The negative impact was that it was hard to keep students engaged in learning when they could have a tv next to them or a different tab open on their computer. It was also a new technology that many people had never used so there was a learning curve of trying to figure it out.

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The SETT Framework assists with the development/implementation of an AT plan was well as with data collection. The SETT framework is made up of four sections that are used for data collection; strengths, environment, tasks, and tools. This framework allows students with disabilities not only access to AT services but figures out which will be the best for said student.

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There are multiple strategies that can help teams when considering low tech tools. One strategy is to talk to other teachers in the community and see what has worked for them in the past. While all students are different and have different needs this is a good starting spot. Another strategy is to research low tech tools and see what might help the student in question and use a trial and error system until a tool works for them. The third strategy would be to attend professional development sessions on AT and see what is said and taught. This will allow further insight into new technologies that could be helpful.

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The SETT Framework facilitates quality, consistent and effective AT service delivery by collaboration and feedback. It relies on data collection within the four sections and operates on feedback of which services work for the student. This all ensures that the student gets the best possible assistive technology service.

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This video has been shown in many of my classes and it has always been a favorite of mine. It's a really compelling message and is the best analogy of education that I have heard of. We tend to go into the classroom and teach for the average student but no student is average in every aspect. So we end up losing our students. We have all this technology but we don't know how to use it best for our students.

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The SETT Framework is an important tool that helps assist the development of an AT plan as well as with the data collection. Also, this framework helps people gather information that is used to guide decisions about different services, such as AT services and more, that promote success for students with disabilities. SETT framework allows students to collaborate with other students as well while using their assistive technology.

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The pandemic had a huge impact on the concept of an effective learning environment. There were a lot of positives but also negatives as well. On the positive side, students had to adapt to learn through all of this new technology such as Zoom, Google meet, and Webex platforms. Technology was very much integrated into the students, teachers, and parents everyday lives due to virtual learning. It opened students eyes to a whole new world about technology. On the negative side, some students could not fully adapt to the distance learning environment. Students would not log onto the meeting platform for the day, some students struggled with learning through a computer, and some students would be on a different page and would be playing games on their computers instead. Overall, there are a lot of pro and cons but everyone had to figure it out on their own and see what worked best and how they could get through this difficult time.

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One of the first strategies to consider about low tech tools and how they can still effectively meet student needs is, to research before implementing in the classroom. After doing a lot of research teams will be able to come up with ideas on how they can help their students and try to meet specific needs. Another strategy is to experiment which tech tools work and which tech tools are not as effective for the students. By applying some of these tech tools into the classroom, the teams will be able to see the success in what works and what does not. Also, another strategy is communication between teachers. Receiving different perspectives is important to see what works in some teachers' classrooms and then what doesn't work in others.

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This video is very interesting even after watching multiple times in different classes. This video connects to the focus in our class because not every student learns the same and all students have different needs. There is not one student who is a replica of the other. All students learn differently, take tests differently, solve math problems differently and more, there is not an "average student." All students vary on all different types of learning and how they approach learning. Every student has strengths and also weaknesses as well. Learning environments need to be created based on meeting the needs of all students to ensure that students grow instead of staying at the "average" level.

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The SETT Framework facilitates quality, consistent, effective AT service delivery by having students collaborate together. Collaboration is so important in order to bounce ideas off of each other and listen to different perspectives. This will ensure that each student will be able to meet their needs through this framework, AT service, and different assistive technology.

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Richard

I have watched this video many of times and it always leaves me thinking about my classroom. It always allows me to think about the idea of "average" and how that word should not belong in my class. Each student learns differently and by trying to fit a student in the average box just takes away their true ways to shine bright

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Rich

Effective learning environments has had both a positive and negative environment during the pandemic. For teachers we can now use technology in a more inclusive and immersive sense. While at home however, students and teachers lack the concentration due to at home distractions and things that may come up. I forget the time where I went to class everyday and find it weird today if I need to go in person for a class, but find it very normal to drive or do chores while listening to class. The effectiveness of the classroom has separated each other but also virtually enhanced our capabilities to form both positive and negative effective learning environments.

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Rich
Strategies that can help teams consider low tech tools and meet needs effectively is through research, consultation of other teachers in various disciplines, and trial and error. Research allows one to read and see what might fit their students needs, then implementing it through trial and error. Others might look at other teachers for advice and tools to consider to see if their students can also benefit.

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Rich

The SETT standard sets effective AT service delivery by making it simple and relying on feedback from others that are using it. There is no better way than to collaborate especially with the who are using it to benefit the students in the most effective way.

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The SETT Framework is a tool that assists students; such as assistive technology. The SETT Framework is made up of four sections; strengths, environment, tasks, and tools. This allows students to improve in their strengths and weaknesses using assistive tools. SETT helps students with disabilities and helps with strengths.

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The pandemic has had a positive and negative impact on the "effective learning environment". Some positives from the pandemic are online applications that allow us to talk via video conference (Webex, Zoom, Google Meets, etc.) Nowadays, everything is accessible online and the pandemic has pushed us to use more of our resources that are available. The negative of the impact is that students are suffering socially because of the online communication. Another negative impact is that people are more reliant on the internet and technology, which could steer them in the wrong direction.

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There are many different tools that could effectively meet students needs. One strategy educators could use to consider and learn about these tools are asking other educators what works for them. You could also find tools on blogs, social media accounts, etc. Finding these tools will not always benefit all the students, and that is okay. What works for one student may not work for another student. As educators, we are to supply our students with their needs in the best way possible. That is why it is so important to learn new strategies all the time.

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The SETT Framework collects student data and uses effective AT services. This framework relies on feedback and which services work best for each student. Making sure each student receives the best possible AT services is very important and could effect a students learning tremendously.

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I love this video. I have seen it multiple times throughout my Ramapo education. It always reminds me that every student is different and unique in their own way. As educators, we need to do all we can to make sure students succeed to their highest individual potential.

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SETT framework and data collection go hand in hand with each other. The SETT framework is a four part model that promotes collaborative decision-making for students that are involved in all phases of AT. Data can be accurately collected from a student using this SETT framework because you are able to look at the effects of the AT as a bigger picture. How it effects the students, their environment, what tasks are being done, and the tools used to help the student. By looking at these specific parts of the students life AT can analyze to see if what their given is beneficial.

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The pandemic had such a huge impact on education and what an effective learning environment looks like. Teachers had to resort to remote learning and not all their students being in the same place physically. Teachers had to think outside the box on how to create an effect learning environment using all these different and NEW platforms. Many resulted to Zoom and google classroom as their learning environment. Many kids were effected socially and academically by the pandemic. It was hard to get kids in an effective learning environment since everyone was at home. Their tends to be a lot of distractions at home that so it was hard for many students to pay attention. Especially for younger students who needed the assistance of a parent that maybe could be there all the time. Everyone's situation was different which made it difficult for teachers to create an effective learning environment.

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It is always important for teachers to explore what they have in the classroom and school already. When it comes to low-tech tools it could range from a rubber grip that goes on a pencil, a rubber band that stretches across the students chair legs, or tennis balls that cover the bottom of the legs of a chair. All of these tools are extremely simple and easy to accomplish.
After exploring the options in the school then you can begin to research what tech tools may be effective for the specific student. There isnt one tool that is universal and will help all kids that need AT it is truly based on the specific needs of the student. It is also extremely important to communicate with the student that needs AT. Have them explain what they need help with and what feels comfortable for them. After all it is all about the individual student.

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SETT Framework facilitates quality, consistent, effective AT service delivery by simply relying on the collaborative decision making and data collection. This framework can be effective because each student receives what works best for them all around from direct feedback.

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I've seen this video a few times now and I love it. The relation of the cockpit and education is so accurate. If we continue to try to build a mold that is suitable for every child...we will be here forever. There is no such thing as an average student or a universal design that will benefit every child the same way. This comparison heavily relates to our class because each student that needs AT needs something different. There is not one tool that will benefit all. Each student has different needs so there for they will need different tech tools. As teachers it is important for us to really consider the needs of each individual student. Take it student by student instead of creating one tool to benefit all.

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The SETT Framework assists with the development as well as the implementation of an AT plan by giving us a framework as to what information to gather as well as what services may be needed for a student that has a disability. 

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The SETT Framework assists with the development as well as the implementation of an AT plan by giving us a framework as to what information to gather as well as what services may be needed for a student that has a disability. 

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The pandemic had a huge impact as to what makes an effective learning environment. An effective learning environment has vastly changed because we have become more dependent on technology.  The pandemic made us transition from pencil and paper to electronic devices.  This is both an advantage and disadvantage.  It is effective because students are given more access to resources.  However, it is also a disadvantage because looking at a screen for long periods of time can make someone tired.  Students were not given a choice as they were forced to go on Zoom, Google Meets or Webex.  

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The pandemic had a huge impact as to what makes an effective learning environment. An effective learning environment has vastly changed because we have become more dependent on technology.  The pandemic made us transition from pencil and paper to electronic devices.  This is both an advantage and disadvantage.  It is effective because students are given more access to resources.  However, it is also a disadvantage because looking at a screen for long periods of time can make someone tired.  Students were not given a choice as they were forced to go on Zoom, Google Meets or Webex.  

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The SETT Framework is a helpful tool that assists with the development/ implementation of an AT plan as well as with data collection. It allows for information to be gathered, promotes student collaboration, help the students complete their tasks and to succeed academically.

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The pandemic has changed learning overall. It has had positive effects, such as being exposed to various online resources and tools, as well as using video chat services. this allowed schools to keep teaching students and provide them with the information they need. However, it has caused a negative effect as many of the kids are computer obsessed. Students have a harder time writing things down, struggle with keep things neat and organized and prefer to just play educational games on the computer. It is great that they want to play fun educational games, but it created a less motivated student in the physical classroom.

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Many tools can be created and effective to fit the students needs. Teachers can speak to one another about the observations they have made about the student in their classroom. With knowing the student's needs, another strategy would be to research any assistive technology that would help the student.

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The SETT Frameworks collects such data and creates feedback from others. It is a useful tool that can be revised and looked at. Teachers can collaborate on the information as well.

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I enjoyed watching this video on how not all students are the same. Not all students learn in the same way or at the same pace. This relates to class because as educators we are supposed to teach the students in ways that they learn best, this includes making accommodations,  highlighting their strong skills, and more. We need to set the students up for success in a way they best learn, so they can succeed.