A.T.TIPScast

This is the first episode of the fifth season of the A.T.TIPSCAST and features a brief discussion about the technology skill of downloading a file from the Internet. Episode Overview- This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. To learn about these products and their new suite of web apps go to www.texthelp.com.

Episode #80 features an interview with Mark Barlet, co-founder of the Ablegamers Foundation. Mark describes the goals of the foundation, how people can get involved to support the foundation, and shares some ways the foundation has helped people get their game on! This episode is sponsored by http://texthelp.com. http://attipscast.wordpress.com

Episode #79 features a discussion about the use of the free versions of some common interactive whiteboard software titles. This episode also features a bumper from Becky Switalski who is encouraging people to submit photos to be shown on the big screen in Times Square to raise awareness for National Down Syndrome month and to kick off the Buddy Walk season. If you can, submit a picture for the presentation! This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to http://www.texthelp.com. For more AT Goodness: http://attipscast.wordpress.com

Episode #78 features an interview with Cynthia Clark, a high school teacher and the receipent of the 2011 Recognition for Excellence in Supporting Special Education Secondary Teacher Award from the Special Education Advisory Committee. Cynthia describes her program where students scan pictures to practice vocational skills. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to http://www.texthelp.com. http://attipscast.wordpress.com

This episode features a brief description of optical character recognition (OCR) and features an interview with Steve Gallo from Intel - GE where we talk about the implementation of the Intel Reader for students and in the classroom. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by the Intel Reader. Learn more about this handheld, portable device with built-in optical character recognition and text-to-speech technology at http://careinnovations.com/reader.

This episode features a brief crisis of conscience moment which leads the host to question the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an educational practice. Chris postulates on what the future of the American workplace would look like if every student learned according to the principles of UDL. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by the book The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools. Learn more at http://iste.org/chewat.

This episode features a brief look at the different ways one can adjust the way the mouse is controlled using Windows XP & 7...with some cheese added in for flavor. http://attipscast.wordpress.com This episode sponsored by http://texthelp.com

This episode features a description of a scenario where a student with mulitple articulation difficulties is communicating effectively 90% of the time but needs help when telling about novel situations. A strategy was put in place that is effectively helping that student communicate with others during these times. This episode is one of my contributions to Better Hearing and Speech Month by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Episode #73 features an audio version of an article about online learning for a partnership between the International Society of Technology in Education (www.iste.org) and the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (www.ontariodirectors.ca). A version of the article is being published by CODE for their newsletter, the CODE Chronicles. According to the spirit of the article, I thought it would be best to have the article exist in multiple formats. You can read the article, listen to the article, and/or enjoy the comic. http://attipscast.wordpress.com This episode sponsored by http://texthelp.com

Not be be outdone my her brother, this Special Episode features a discussion with Maggie Bugaj, a three year old student who attends an half-day preschool program three days a week. With a little help from her big brother, Maggie shares some insights into what it is like to be a preschool aged student. http://attipscast.wordpress.com This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by the book ''The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools''. Learn more at http://iste.org/chewat.

Episode #72 features a discussion of the use of digital video with students, in educational evaluations, and in educational reports. http://attipscast.wordpress.com This episode is sponsored by TextHelp systems http://texthelp.com

This Special Episode features a discussion with Tucker Bugaj, a 5 year old student who attends an all day Kindergarten. With a little help from his baby sister, Tucker explains what it is like to be a Kindergarten student. http://attipscast.wordpress.com This episode sponsored by http://iste.org/chewat

Episode #71 features a clip from a live presentation at Temple University where Beth Poss and I describe http://www.wallwisher.com. The episode also features a bumper from Jennifer Mitchell who mentions the resources at http://www.vcu.edu/ttac. For more info http://attipscast.wordpress.com

Episode #70 features math resources as shared by special guest host Melissa Bugaj, host of the Night Light Stories podcast. The episode also features a bumper from the participants in the Social Media for Speech-Language Pathologists session conducted at the American Speech Language Hearing Association conference of 2010. http://attipscast.wordpress.com & http://nightlightstories.net This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to http://www.texthelp.com.

Special Episode #5 features a quick introduction to podcasting with a little bit of Mardi Gras nonsense thrown in for fun. Melissa Bugaj, host of the Night Light Stories podcast, co-hosts the episode. http://nightlightstories.net http://attipscast.wordpress.com