Today we had the opportunity to jump right into another beneficial program. Board Maker Plus gives students a voice allowing them to communicate with those around them. It also allows educators to create individually texts helping to meet the goals of the student while allowing them to be an active part of the class. I look forward to seeing what else the program has to offer.
As overwhelming as it seems at times going through the A.T available. It is not because the programs/ devices are not impressive and very beneficial but because there are so many, I feel that I will not use them to their full potential. When I return to the classroom, it will be one of my goals to incorporate as many as possible so my students and the educational assistants in our room will not missing out on any A.T that would increase the students abilities to achieve their individual outcomes.
I agree that all the information on different types of AT is overwhelming...I think we just need to pick a few to work on each year. It will also depend on the students you have year to year as certain programs will be more beneficial for them.
ReplyDeleteI like the starfish story too! Great idea!