Date: 10/24/2023 Time: 4:30-5:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
Implementing & Lesson Plans
Chapters 11 & 12
These final chapters are actually going to be the second in our webinar series. If you are like us “AT lovers,” then I am sure you peeked and read these chapters first as well. These chapters cover how to use assistive technology effectively to support literacy. Contrary to popular belief, educators should actually avoid symbol-supported text for reading-related instructional goals. The authors recommend using the SETT framework to make sure the technology is going to support access to information and learning effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to use SETT framework to select AT and AAC
- Consider how to address reading, decoding/spelling, chart writing, self-directed reading, and writing instruction with a mixed group of abilities.
- Identify ways to alter instruction across settings (general and special education settings)
Presenters
Heidi G. Brislin, MS-OTR/L
Heidi G. Brislin, MS-OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist for the Edmonds School District and the Olympic Education Service District 114 in Washington. She owns a private practice, Heidi Brislin OT Consulting in Kingston, WA, where she provides professional development sessions, as well as family and team consultations and training. Heidi has extensive experience in school-based practice and outpatient adult rehab settings. She is a graduate of Boston University and the University of Washington. She is passionate about helping teams create authentic learning opportunities for all children, improving literacy skills, switch access, power mobility, and helping children become autonomous communicators.
Sharon Redmon, ATP- RESNA
Sharon Redmon is a SpEd, GenEd teacher, and AT Specialist with almost 30 years of experience. She holds an M.S. in Adaptive Education: Assistive Technology from St. Norbert College and ATP from RESNA and is a Doctoral Candidate at Penn State University. Sharon’s passion for AT and especially AAC began with her first teaching assignment in WI, where she became involved in WATI, and continues today with the WI AAC Network school committee and founding member of the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Regional Networks (WATRN). She also serves as a member of the Education Committee for USSAAC. She has worked for SETC since 2019, presenting webinars and providing technical assistance to school districts around Washington State. Her varied career placements within WI, WA, and overseas schools have given her unique opportunities to combine her passion for AAC, literacy, and Assistive Technology. She is passionate about sharing her experiences with others so that we can all continue to learn together.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
Zoom Link
Clock hours for this webinar and others in this series are available from ESD105 for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: https://www.pdenroller.org/cwu/catalog/165361