https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw Read, Compare/Contrast, & Share en-us 2019-03-19 16:53:37 UTC 2025-01-17 15:46:17 UTC hello@padlet.com cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342970105 (February, 2019)]]> 2019-03-19 16:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342970105 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342970723 Asher]]> 2019-03-19 16:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342970723 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342971243 Sammie]]> 2019-03-19 16:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342971243 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342971699 Montana]]> 2019-03-19 16:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342971699 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342972102 Emily ]]> 2019-03-19 16:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342972102 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342972588 (February, 2019)]]> 2019-03-19 16:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342972588 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973311 Maria]]> 2019-03-19 17:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973311 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973518 Felix]]> 2019-03-19 17:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973518 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973698 Brady]]> 2019-03-19 17:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973698 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973916 Emma]]> 2019-03-19 17:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342973916 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342974281 Rayna]]> 2019-03-19 17:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342974281 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342974817 2019-03-19 17:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342974817 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342975690 Triana]]> 2019-03-19 17:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342975690 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342976330 2019-03-19 17:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342976330 cyndi_williams https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342976525 2019-03-19 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/342976525 esarbin97 https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095005 AT is not just for students with significant disabilities. Students with learning disabilities will benefit from AT just as much. Deciding what the individual student needs to obtain from using AT is the first goal.]]> 2019-03-19 21:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095005 mrobinette031197 https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095083 Assisting tools and supports that can dictate for students have led to increased student engagement. They have also made students more comfortable in their writing ability. That has led to more volume, detail, and depth in thought in student writing.]]> 2019-03-19 21:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095083 emmsbasketball https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095139 Some teachers believe assistive technology gives advantages to those who use it others do not receive. Some also believe it interferes with fundamental skills they are acquiring and makes students dependent upon technology.  What these teachers don't understand is, assitive technology is flexible, any student can use it and benefit from it. ]]> 2019-03-19 21:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095139 deandafid https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095160 AT are not always as expensive as some perceive them to be.  Even though some may require an initial fee such as free programs for computers require a computer, some states have AT Device Loan Programs that let school and students barrow AT devices (can be either high, low, or no tech).]]> 2019-03-19 21:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095160 asherdvaughn https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095227 If there was one phrase I could take out of my reading it is "leveling the playing field". These assistive technologies and tools don't hand out advantages to some students over others, it simply gives them the chance to be able to perform at the same level. All students regardless of capabilities could use these tools as well, this way students who NEED them are not seen as an outcast. ]]> 2019-03-19 21:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095227 https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095297 Tools and strategies that helped students with unconventional learning profiles such as ADHD or dyslexia to be able to thrive in school. Offered strategies such as using audiobooks and bookshare. ]]> 2019-03-19 21:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095297 rsphillips24 https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095369 AT is not just for at school purposes. It is good to take, lets say a tablet, with you home because then you become more familiar with how to use it. This can lead to more opportunities for learning too!]]> 2019-03-19 21:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095369 mfigaro2697 https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095431 There is a common misunderstanding that using assistive technology is cheating but it isn't. It allows students with certain challenges to  improve their functioning in the classroom and be successful. (Glasses are AT and allow someone to see better). 
"For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible." ]]> 2019-03-19 21:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095431 https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095617 Misundertanding #3 is that implementing Assistive Technology is just more work for the teacher. This is not true as it's more of a way to help teach/deliver the content then a whole new way of learning. Implementing Assistive Technology into the classrooms can be as simple as encouraging use of a graphic organizer or using stations/centers for learning.]]> 2019-03-19 21:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095617 https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095691 Students are most engaged when their diversity is considered. 

Apps are great tech tools and can there are many. This means that different tool needs can be met.

]]> 2019-03-19 21:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343095691 deandafid https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343096633 2019-03-19 21:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343096633 deandafid https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343099223 2019-03-19 21:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343099223 deandafid https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343100451 IDEA classifies assistive technology (AT) as items/equipment used to increase, maintain, or improve performance in the classroom. Regardless there are many misunderstanding on AT and what they is and isn't one (etc).]]> 2019-03-19 21:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343100451 deandafid https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343109160 2019-03-19 22:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cyndi_williams/gx6sud5duvnw/wish/343109160