A.T.TIPScast

Episode #125 features a recording of the first draft of the ''Classroom-based Technology Tools'' chapter for the book Technology Tools for Students with Autism published by Brooke's publishing. The chapter was authored by Christopher Bugaj, Melissa Hartman, and Mark Nichols. When the chapter was first drafted, it was written as a story following a fictional student with Autism named Mike through his day describing the tools he and his classmates used to accomplish different tasks. Unfortunately, when the chapter was pieced together with the other chapters in the book it just didn't seem to flow properly. The chapter was re-written to follow a more traditional, essay-like approach. This episode features a reading of the original chapter, which the authors believe still has its merits as a useful way to help people learn about different ways to implement technology in the contemporary classroom for students with Autism. In this episode we hear about Mike starting his day on the bus to school, completing his morning work, participating at the writing station, going to art, and then transitioning to lunch. This episode is hosted by two of the co-authors of the chapter, Melissa Hartman and Mark Nichols. http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning Read&Write software solutions. http://texthelp.com

Episode #124 features a recording of the events that transpired when Chris and his wife, Melissa, went on a romantic, rustic retreat only to discover an iPad in an abandoned cabin in the woods. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning Read&Write software solutions. http://texthelp.com http://attipscast.com

Episode #123 features a recording of a statement by the spokesman for N.O.T.S.I.C.K., the faux National Organization for Training and School Improvement in Classrooms for Kids, pertaining to the outbreak of the PD2.0 virus. A text version of this statement including additional visuals can be read at the Microsoft Partners in Learning Hot Topics Accessibility blog.This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning Read&Write software solutions. http://texthelp.com http://attipscast.com

Episode #122 features an original short story written for the Closing The Gap Solutions publication about a frustrated assistive technology specialist who is ready to throw in the towel and look for a new career due to the number of reports she is writing. During a serendipitous meeting she finds two colleagues who offer suggestions as to how she might solve her problem. A big thanks to Melissa Bugaj for narrating the story. If you prefer to read the text version of the article complete with illustrated comics you can subscribe to Closing The Gap Solutions. http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning Read&Write software solutions. http://texthelp.com

Episode #122, the first episode of Season 7, features an article written for the Assistive Technology Industry Association's (ATIA) newsletter about the implementation of digital games to target educational goals. A big thanks to my wife, Melissa Bugaj, for narrating the article. http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning Read&Write software solutions. http://texthelp.com

This episode features a discussion of different tools and strategies that can be used to review and reinforce vocabulary acquistion skills. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD! http://bit.ly/attips13save10 Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires July 31, 2013. http://attipscast.com

Episode #119 features a review, including spoilers (you have been warned), of the new Superman movie, Man of Steel, and how it relates to contemporary assistive technology and educational practices. Special thanks to Carrie Baughcum from the blog, Hold On To Your Chair, for creating the super picture at the top of the blog post! http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD! Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires July 31, 2013. http://bit.ly/attips13save10

Episode #118 features an interview with Michael Milliman, a 2012 Teacher of Merit from Amherst, New York at Smallwood Drive Elementary, who describes his implementation of Edmodo.com with his fifth grade classroom. http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. http://texthelp.com

Episode #117 features an interview with Keith Hicks, technology resource teacher at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, Virginia who describes Scratch a free website created by MIT where you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations. http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. http://texthelp.com

Episode #116 features a description of how and why to use core vocabulary (high frequency words) as the basis for an augmentative/alternative communication system. The entire episode was generated using only ''Frequently Occurring Home and School Words'' from the list generated in the article ''Vocabulary-Use Patterns in Preschool Children: Effects of Context and Time Sampling'' by Christine A. Marvin, David R. Beukelman, and Denise Bilyeu published in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Volume 10 in December, 1994. The episode demonstrates that using only high frequency words users can still elicit complex, generative language. You might find it beneficial to listen to the episode twice or to read along as you listen to the episode. TRANSCRIPT: http://bit.ly/howtohelpsaythingstranscript This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. http://bit.ly/attips13save10

Episode #115 features a review of a few resources and strategies useful for learning, practicing, and reinforcing vocabulary. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD! Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires May 31, 2013.

Episode #114 features a reading of the extended version of an article written for the Assistive Technology Industry Association's April Newsletter. The article describes a effective professional development practices useful for any institution. http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD! Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires May 31, 2013. http://bit.ly/attips13save10

Episode #113 features a description of the implementation of the free screen mirroring tool http://screenleap.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. To learn about Read&Write Gold and their suite of web apps click on the banner below! Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD! Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires May 31, 2013. http://bit.ly/attips13save10 http://attipscast.com

Episode #112 features the second half of the recording of a live presentation by Christopher and Melissa Bugaj at the 2012 Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference about commonly recommended, evidence-based reading solutions. Access the entire presentation from http://bit.ly/vste12literacy. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD! Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires May 31, 2013. http://bit.ly/attips13save10 http://attipscast.com

This episode features a recording of a live presentation by Christopher and Melissa Bugaj at the 2012 Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference about commonly recommended, evidence-based reading solutions. http://attipscast.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp, provider of the award-winning literacy solution Read&Write GOLD. Use promotion code ATTIPS13SAVE10 to get 10% off online orders of Read&Write GOLD! Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires May 31, 2013. http://bit.ly/attips13save10