What is A.T? by Mr. Kelsh https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat What were the main ideas you took from this article? en-us 2017-11-14 04:52:28 UTC 2026-01-09 13:28:28 UTC hello@padlet.com AT is a means for students to participate in their learning even if they cannot physically do something (speech to text) https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006528 2017-11-14 23:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006528 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006862 Not all types are high tech.]]> 2017-11-14 23:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006862 Provides an entry into learning for those students who have difficulty in a particular aspect of learning. https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006904 2017-11-14 23:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006904 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006963 Plays to student strengths; gives students success]]> 2017-11-14 23:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207006963 AT = assistive tech https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007057 In a broad sense, assistive technology (AT) is any device, piece of equipment or system that helps a person with a disability work around his challenges so he can learn, communicate or simply function better.]]> 2017-11-14 23:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007057 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007180 Is not a cure for learning and attention difficulties, but it does help students around their challenges]]> 2017-11-14 23:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007180 Question: https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007214 Does Canada have 504 plans or is that an American thing?
Answer: It's American, but "Category D" etc basically covers the same thing, combined with IEPs.]]> 2017-11-14 23:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007214 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007228 IDEA also says the school district is responsible for choosing and purchasing the technology. The school must train its staff and your child to use it.]]> 2017-11-14 23:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007228 AT isn't meant to give students an unfair advantage, rather it provides a means to level the playing field https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007344 2017-11-14 23:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007344 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007417 There are currently no standard policies in place for AT assessments. This means that you need to ask questions of the person doing the assessment
-which tools would be effective in addressing specific needs?
-what strengths does the student have that can help him/her use this tool?
-how easy are the tools to learn?
-how reliable are they?
-what kinds of technology support policy do they provide?]]> 2017-11-14 23:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007417 AT is a means in which it allows students to participate in a way that is easiest for them and their learning challenges. It should not be used a crutch for every single thing but it should be consistently be an option for that particular student who may have difficulties. https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007516 2017-11-14 23:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007516 The right assistive technology tool will utilize a students strengths to support areas of weakness. https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007659 2017-11-14 23:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007659 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007720 It’s important to keep in mind that AT’s role is to assist your child’s learning. It doesn’t replace good teaching, but it can be used in addition to well-designed instruction. ]]> 2017-11-14 23:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007720 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007816 Ideally, your child will use tools that work around his challenges while playing to his strengths.

]]> 2017-11-14 23:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007816 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007965 Finding the right match between the AT tools and the child's needs takes work ]]> 2017-11-14 23:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207007965 https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207008087 If a child with an IEP needs AT, the school district must do an assessment and provide the tools]]> 2017-11-14 23:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/whatisat/wish/207008087