When giving a student an AT device, it is important to make sure parents, teachers, the student and any aides working alongside them are given the proper training to ensure the AT device is being used for the benefit and to the best of the student's ability. As the teacher, what are some ways you can make sure everyone receives the proper training? by Erika Padilla

When giving a student an AT device, it is important to make sure parents, teachers, the student and any aides working alongside them are given the proper training to ensure the AT device is being used for the benefit and to the best of the student's ability. As the teacher, what are some ways you can make sure everyone receives the proper training? by Erika Padilla https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr (Providing Assistive Technology, 2004, p. 10) en-us 2018-06-08 21:17:47 UTC 2018-08-04 01:53:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png ash41017 https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266467883 As a teacher, I would definitely want adequate training on any sort of technology that I would be responsible for using within my classroom. It would be a waste of resources if I was not prepared for my students.]]> 2018-06-10 13:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266467883 mallorylaurenb https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266854128 I agree with your statement. I myself had to learn how to use an AT device for the girl I take care of. With the proper training, I was able to help her use the device to communicate with me.]]> 2018-06-12 16:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266854128 I agree with your statement. Too often in my field experiences I saw untrained professionals failing to properly implement AT device and services. When teachers, aides, and parents are untrained we only fail the student and hinder their progress. a_nstewart212 https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266887590 2018-06-12 19:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266887590 Proper training and education is always very important in any situation. It is however even more critical for person with special needs as they sometimes do not have the ability to determine how different technology work on their own. khadinemorgan https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266995317 2018-06-13 11:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/266995317 alyssa_lopez_uh https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267273154 I think this is something that many collaboration teams forget to take into account. Every individual will be directly involved with the student needs to know how their AT decide is to be properly used. I think the key thing to remember is consistency. Just like students need to practice mathematical operations and fluent reading--they also need to practice and be trained on how to use these AT devices and we as adults need to know how to accurately facilitate this.]]> 2018-06-14 20:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267273154 zoeygrace_fuqua https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267293987 I completely agree that all parties involved with a students using an AT device need to be properly trained so that they can help the student and they will be able to help if the student is stuck or struggling. ]]> 2018-06-15 00:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267293987 yaalihernandez https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267297715 Knowing how to use assistive technology is important for both teachers and parents. It is important for parents to understand the technology that their child will be using in school. Many parents also help their children at home with AT. It is important for parents and teachers to know how to use the technology and what to do when the equipment breaks down. Having proper training on AT will help teachers and parents teach the student how to use AT so that they can benefit from the device. ]]> 2018-06-15 01:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267297715 lovekarissa https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267309516 Very true, especially when a student is introduced to it for the first time. The last thing you want to happen is not knowing what to do.]]> 2018-06-15 03:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267309516 prestonlauren4 https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267313366 I agree completely. Without the proper training , the student may not use the device properly and this could possibly hinder future learning.]]> 2018-06-15 04:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267313366 Posted By: Lauren Farr Lfarr0316 https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267398926 I 100% agree with this statement. To often teachers who work with the student with the assistive technology does not know how the assistive technology works. Which is a hindrance to the students learning when a problem or question about the assistive technology arises and the teacher has no clue. They spend too much time working on how to figure out how the assistive technology works, and not enough time focused on the lesson. Bring the student to be further behind their peers then they were already. ]]> 2018-06-15 17:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/267398926 carlaalcastillo https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/271306562 This statement is one of the most critical components to understanding the use of AT in any setting. To execute the use of the technology effectively you must have proper training and understanding on how to ensure that the device is aiding the individual to be as independent as possible.]]> 2018-07-27 19:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eapadilla3/eonz3xdo9kdr/wish/271306562