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Hard to do with the heavy caseload and paperwork. But I always leave work at work!

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Try not to sweat the small stuff!  Being grateful for the day.

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Try not to sweat the small stuff!  Being grateful for the day.

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Being present, checking in, offering suggestions and help

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Read and Write. Yes! Still learning about how all the tools can be used.

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Spending as much time with them to show, demonstrate, and practice until they feel comfortable. We are in it together for the students.

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To be confident in using AT tools with students and staff. I am feeling better about it. I am taking more chances and finding that it is not so bad.

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I always wanted to help others. I learned about OT at my high school career day!

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Eastern MA

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Look for ways to encourage and support my staff and students. Seek opportunities to show kindness.

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Daily devotional and a positive attitude. I'm still working on the work balance thing. :-)

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Actively listen to what they are saying.

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Kami! Loving it!

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I like to use the 'I do, we do, you do' strategy with lots of we do opportunities.

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To try new things and be okay with making mistakes.

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For an open mind to new options with the understanding it may not be perfect. A willingness to take a chance.

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Eastern MA

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The need for change.

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I am a positive person and look at the glass as half full.  I also have a great family, supportive coworkers and wonderful friends. I'm always looking for something fun to do!

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I am a positive person and look at the glass as half full.  I also have a great family, supportive coworkers and wonderful friends. I'm always looking for something fun to do!

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Smile, offer to help with anything, and try to touch base with a struggling student.

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Smile, offer to help with anything, and try to touch base with a struggling student.

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Show them examples of student work or student success with technology.

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Show them examples of student work or student success with technology.

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I am teaching my own class for the first time and supporting all students and teachers as the school librarian and technology support.

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I am teaching my own class for the first time and supporting all students and teachers as the school librarian and technology support.

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It's a profession where I can do something meaningful, helpful, and rewarding. Also love to learn new things and in this job we are doing that constantly.

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It's a profession where I can do something meaningful, helpful, and rewarding. Also love to learn new things and in this job we are doing that constantly.

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To try new things even if they don't know the tool as an expert. It's ok to jump in and try to figure it out.

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To try new things even if they don't know the tool as an expert. It's ok to jump in and try to figure it out.

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Take it slow, one step at a time, it's a learning process, just go with it

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Take it slow, one step at a time, it's a learning process, just go with it

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Love of helping people become more independent

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Love of helping people become more independent

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Integrate in a meaningful way not just to add more apps/tools without knowing why or how

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Integrate in a meaningful way not just to add more apps/tools without knowing why or how

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Eastern MA

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I strive for balance in my life.  Work, friends, family and of course FUN!!

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Walk with friends , TRX with friends , drink with friends... time with family:)

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Walk with friends , TRX with friends , drink with friends... time with family:)

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Carver Ma. (Eastern) Jen Thayer

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Greet each child and welcome them back each day .

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Greet each child and welcome them back each day .

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I had the opportunity to hear George Couros speak and was inspired to let go of my fear of technology and start my journey to embracing it! :)

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Remind myself that life is short, so make it sweet.  I try not to take my work stress home with me.

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I think if you are honest with parents about telling them that we may not have all the answers but letting them know we are working hard to find them.

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"Sparks in the Dark"

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I am currently trying to explore Read and Write with two of my children. So far speech intelligibility has been an issue with both for the voice recognition portion. The word prediction feature has been helpful.

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We now have Ipads for all of our children in our class. Which has provided us with endless opportunities.

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Take the time to listen and check in with them. Communication is so important.

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No question is stupid, open minded, door is always open.

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Truth be told, I'm not good at reading. Honestly, it's videos or news stories of how technology was a game changer in a child's life that is often my inspiration.

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Love my  students and meet each one where they are at!

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I tell them I'm new to technology too and that we're in it together (so true).  This usually helps.

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Love of  children and  wanting to change  experience  I had in school for others.

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Love of  children and  wanting to change  experience  I had in school for others.

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I have tried to support the students more in the classroom setting.  So far, so good.

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That's a work in progress. I am trying to not bring home work on the weekends and stay later during the week so i don't have to bring work home.

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I was looking for a career change. My sister-in-law is an OT. I shadowed her one day and that was it.

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Integrate for the right reasons.

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I would love to see all staff become more comfortable in using tech and trying things out.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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I was the reluctant one. lol
So that is why i am taking this class!

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To develop a better understanding about how to use assistive  technology  in the classroom.  Small steps moving forward.

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A summer job where i worked with adults with disabilities.

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Improve the comfort level

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I would love to change people's willingness to learn & try!

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My summer job in college was working with campers with disabilities. I was assigned to working with 14-22 year old group and fell in love with the population!

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My summer job in college was working with campers with disabilities. I was assigned to working with 14-22 year old group and fell in love with the population!

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Say something positive to my most challenging students

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I think stepping up and being involved shows people that you really care!!!!

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I think stepping up and being involved shows people that you really care!!!!

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Try to work collaboratively and offer support when there is an area that I understand and they want to learn more about.

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I always read something new each day!!!  Books are my happy place!

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I always read something new each day!!!  Books are my happy place!

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Rose from Eastern MA

For all staff working with students feel comfortable with using tech tools.

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still working on it.

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I am not sure that there is a book, but I did see George Couros speak who was totally inspirational111

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I am not sure that there is a book, but I did see George Couros speak who was totally inspirational111

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Moved from NJ to NY and had to get my Masters...decide to get my Masters in Special Education

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To learn how to use my Promethean board that is mounted in the middle of my white board and better reach more students

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A teacher who told me my son was lazy and did nothing in his class.

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I am a teach by doing..  do a lot of consultation with staff... a lot of demonstration!

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I am a teach by doing..  do a lot of consultation with staff... a lot of demonstration!

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I am trying to use Google Forms to track data for Goals/benchmark on IEP

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working with SLP and SAC for developing a better communication form for consult and two-way communication-may try Google forms

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working with SLP and SAC for developing a better communication form for consult and two-way communication-may try Google forms

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Eastern

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I do yoga every day after school! I can’t go a day without doing it. I love it so much❤️

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be more inclusive and understand that not all understand tech like they tie their shoes!

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It’s More Than ‘just Being In”: Creating authentic inclusion for students with complex needs by Cheryl Jorgensen.

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It’s More Than ‘just Being In”: Creating authentic inclusion for students with complex needs by Cheryl Jorgensen.

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We are using this as a book to further inclusive practice in our elementary school with classroom teachers and special educators.

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I was inspired by my Grandfather, who had polio and never let it stop him... he taught me that everything is possible!

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I was inspired by my Grandfather, who had polio and never let it stop him... he taught me that everything is possible!

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HE is the reason I became an OT!

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It is Christine

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For there to be less fear in traveling into the unknown!

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For there to be less fear in traveling into the unknown!

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Previous job was incredibly reactive. Teaching is much more proactive.  I can feel like each day I have done something useful for someone. Even if it is just a little thing!

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