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Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

  • 1.  Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 28 days ago

    Greetings!

    I'm new to the ISTE community and I'm thrilled to see that so many folx are active in the discussion posts. I'd like to find more information about supporting Students with Disabilities using EdTech. Can anyone direct me to an event, Professional Learning Network, or discussion thread where there's more information? I'm happy to explore your favorites!

    Thanks in advance! I very much look forward to hearing from you all.



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    Marlene Linen
    District Achievement Instructional Specialist
    NYC Dept. of Education
    Queens, New York
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  • 2.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 23 days ago

    Hi Marlene,

    You may find Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year, an Iste-published book, helpful. Full disclosure, I am one of the co-authors but we believe it is essential for every educator. It was written to help educators adopt an inclusive mindset and includes many Ed-tech solutions to reach learners who present with learning variabilities. It is available through the ISTE Bookstore or through Amazon.



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    Karen Janowski Consultant/Coach
    Inclusive Technology Specialist
    EdTech Solutions Inc
    Reading, MA
    Co-Author, Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year,
    published by ISTEReadingMAReading
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  • 3.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 15 days ago

    Thank you, Karen!

    I've located a copy on amazon and will purchase.



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    Marlene Linen Staff Developer (PK-12)/Trainer
    District Instructional Achievement Specialist
    New York City Geographic District #28
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    Original Message


  • 4.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 21 days ago

    This is from Eric Curts.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rUakfSjOLb3N9y1iGTid4bUQR1tRfNB4Ff_qVNTvY6E/edit?usp=drive_link



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    Brad Seidman Technology Director/Coordinator/Specialist
    Instructional Technology Integration
    Madison Oneida Boces Special Needs School
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  • 5.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 15 days ago

    Thank you for sharing, Brad!

    I imagine this will be helpful when supporting Teachers or Students with Disabilities.

    Marlene Linen



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    Marlene Linen Staff Developer (PK-12)/Trainer
    District Instructional Achievement Specialist
    New York City Geographic District #28
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  • 6.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 13 days ago

    Hi, Marlene.

    I am a tech coach and support educators in a special education cooperative.  Check out the CITES Community.  

    This is the registration link to the Community of Practice if you are interested. 
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    Patricia Ferris
    Instructional Technology Coach
    Learning Technology Center of Illinois
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  • 7.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 2 days ago

    Thank you, Patricia! 

    I just registered and I look forward to being an active member of the learning community. I've done plenty of reading regarding supporting inclusive education with technology lately and look forward to everyone sharing some practical pieces.

    I appreciate your share.



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    Marlene Linen Staff Developer (PK-12)/Trainer
    District Instructional Achievement Specialist
    New York City Geographic District #28
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    Original Message


  • 8.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hi Marlene,

    I'm attending the CASE Conference for special education directors in November (https://www.casecec.org/the-case-conference) and I expect technology will be a part of it, but I can't say for sure because its my first time. I'm going as a solutions provider, working on gamified VR tools for dance-based interventions for SPED students - we're currently prototyping in schools and I'm looking for feedback on our project if you're curious: https://vizmoo.com/

    -Michael



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    Michael Stauffer Other
    Founder/CEO
    Vizmoo LLC
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    Original Message


  • 9.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 6 days ago

    A couple more things I thought of:

    Temple University TechOWL (https://techowlpa.org/) an assistive-tech lending library and resource.

    The Educating All Learners non-profit has a tech tool library tool (online, no lending): https://educatingalllearners.org/tech-tool-library/

    HTH



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    Michael Stauffer Other
    Founder/CEO
    Vizmoo LLC
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    Original Message


  • 10.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 5 days ago

    Hi Marlene, 

    If you haven't already you could check out the Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility forum here.  There are some great discussions and resources you could check out. 



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    Marisa Petraglia Instructional Technology Coach/Director
    Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
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    Original Message


  • 11.  RE: Ed Tech Tools and Communities for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    Posted 2 days ago

    Hi, Marlene,

    Much of my work revolves around helping teachers design their learning activities to be inclusive for students with all abilities.  I find myself going to the CAST website.  Their resources page is amazing.  

    The Assistive Technology Industry Association also has some resources that are helpful, if you're looking for assistive technology support.



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    April Burton Instructional Technology Coach/Director
    Instructional Technology Content Leader
    Francis Howell R-III School District
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