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Asynchronous Professional Development

View up to six recorded webinars on artificial intelligence in education provided by educators and assistive technology specialists.  These webinars include an introduction to AI and address the question “Is AI Cheating.   These courses also explore ways teachers can use AI for lesson planning and to improve student outcomes.  Using AI to provide scaffolds and learning accommodations, as well as increase accessibility options for students with disabilities is also addressed in this series.  A Total of 6 clock hours can be eared in this series.

Unlearning: Changing Your Beliefs and Your Classroom with UDL is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional notions of education and provides practical strategies for creating inclusive and effective learning environments. Using the framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Posey and Novak guide educators through the process of unlearning old beliefs and assumptions about teaching and learning, and replacing them with new, more flexible and diverse approaches. With step-by-step guidance on designing and delivering lessons that meet the needs of all learners, as well as practical tips for building relationships with students and engaging families, this book is an essential resource for educators at all levels who are committed to creating more inclusive and equitable classrooms. 

Are you wondering how to keep momentum in the field of AT/AAC? Do you need some inspiration? Join Brenda and Sarah as they talk with leaders and changemakers who create awe and wonder in unique ways. Participants will hear first-hand accounts from people supporting students with complex needs. We can’t know where we’re going unless we know where we come from and we are excited to interview people who are going the distance. Assistive Technology & Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) trends, changes, mentorship, and strategies will be discussed, but human connection is highlighted throughout part 2 of this engaging series.

What guiding principles help us determine how to implement literacy instructions for students with complex needs? Do you need some inspiration? Join Brenda and Sarah as they talk with leaders and changemakers in the field of AAC and literacy who create awe and wonder in unique ways. Participants will hear first-hand accounts from people supporting students with complex needs and AAC users themselves. We can’t know where we’re going unless we know where we come from and we are excited to interview people who are going the distance. Assistive Technology, Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC), and comprehensive literacy trends, changes, mentorship, and strategies will be discussed, but as always, human connection is highlighted throughout part 3 of this engaging series.