A.T.TIPScast
By Christopher Bugaj
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Podcast Description
Assistive Technology: Tools in Public Schools- exploring and investigating different implementation of assistive technology in public schools
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Episode #90: Summary of Summarizers | Episode #90 features a discussion of tools that can be used to summarize text.This episode also features a bumper from Sharon Jones, from the Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center, telling everyone about the assistive technology consideration and assessment resources over at http://ttaconline.org/atsdpThis 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 http://www.texthelp.com.http://attipscast.com | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep89:Free Fraction Tools(Conceptua) | Episode #89 features a look at the free fraction tools provided by ConceptuaMath as well as a few other tools useful for visualizing, representing, and understanding fractions.This episode also features a bumper from Linda Augel, from the Virginia Department of Educations Training and Technical Assistance Center, telling everyone about their A.T.TIP Line (1-804-828-4927) which you can call to get assistance on anything related to assistive technology.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. http://attipscast.com | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep88: Online, Gesture-based Learn 2 | Episode #88 features the second of two episodes describing the use of websites featuring activities which utilize webcams to engage students through interactive, gesture-based activities.This episode also features a bumper from Kelly Ligon, from the Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center, telling everyone about the new online version of the Techknowledgy Conference which you can access over at http://ttaconline.org/atsdpThis 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 http://www.texthelp.com.http://attipscast.com | 1/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep87- Listening Station Strategies | Episode #87 features a discussion of implementation strategies and resources for using free audio fiction in the classroom by special guest host Melissa Bugaj. She also blogs about family exploits and adventures at http://accordingtomags.blogspot.com.Also, I'd like to thank Tom Woodward for contributing the bumper at the beginning of the episode. You can check out his website at http://bionicteaching.com.This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Night Light Stories. Night Light Stories is a free audio podcast featuring original stories for children of all ages! Learn more at nightlightstories.net or subscribe now in iTunes! http://nightlightstories.net | 12/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep86:Strategy Smackdown @ VSTE 2011 | Episode #86 features a round robin resource sharing event conducted during the Virginia Society for Technology in Education 2011 Conference in Roanoke, Virginia known as the Strategy Smackdown. Participants in the Smackdown shared different tools useful to help educate students.Also, I'd like to thank Adam Bellow, for contributing the bumper at the beginning of the episode. You can check out his website at http://edutecher.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. To learn about these products and their new suite of web apps go to http://texthelp.com. Learn more at http://attipscast.com | 12/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep85:Online, Gesture-Based Learn 1 | Episode #85 features the first of two episodes describing the use of websites featuring activities which utilize webcams to engage students through interactive, gesture-based activities. http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis 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 http://www.texthelp.com. | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep84: PoP @ GMU AT ShareFair '11, 2 | Episode #84 features the second of two parts of a recording of a discussion at the George Mason University Assistive Technology Share Fair of 2011 about the educational uses of podcasting. http://attipscast.wordpress.com. 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 http://www.texthelp.com. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep83: Pop @ GMU AT ShareFair '11, 1 | Episode #83 features the first of two parts of a recording of a discussion at the George Mason University Assistive Technology Share Fair of 2011 about the educational uses of podcasting.This episode also features a bumper from Amanda Peters from Atomic Learning inviting everyone to take the Accessibility Instruction Pledge. http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #82: Paranormal Apptipity | Halloween Episode: Chris and his wife Melissa describe a variety of educational tools as they conduct a paranormal investigation. 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. Check out these titles and their new web apps over at http://texthelp.com | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 81: Save Target As... | 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. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #80: Ablegamers Interview | 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 | 8/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep #79: Being Both Smart & Activ | 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 | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ep78:Scanning Pictures as a Workjob | 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 | 6/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep77:Product Spotlight-Intel Reader | 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. | 6/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep #76:Universal Design for Working | 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. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #75: Mouse Properties | 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.comThis episode sponsored by http://texthelp.com | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep.74: Contextualized Communication | 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. | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. 73: UDL for Online Courses | 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.comThis episode sponsored by http://texthelp.com | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sp.Ep.#7: Preschool Conversations 1 | 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.comThis 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. | 3/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. #72: Digital Video Strategies | Episode #72 features a discussion of the use of digital video with students, in educational evaluations, and in educational reports.http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis episode is sponsored by TextHelp systems http://texthelp.com | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sp.Ep#6: Kindergarten Conversations | 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 | 3/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. #71: Wallwisher @ Temple U. | 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 | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. #70: Melissa's Math Madness | 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.netThis 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. | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sp. Ep.5:Podcasting 101- Mardi Gras | 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.nethttp://attipscast.wordpress.com | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep #69: Alt PD @ Techknowledgy 2010 | Episode #69 is features another recording of a live event from the Techknowledgy 2010 Conference in Richmond, Virginia. At that conference I presented a session called Alternative Professional Development. I use the term presented loosely because, although I was listed as the presenter, the session was more of an integrated brainstorming session. I was more of the moderator for the discussion than a presenter. During the session we tried to outline some of the common problems with staff development happening in public schools and then try to come up with some solutions. During the course of the discussion a bunch of great ideas were mentioned about how to address some of the problems with the typical professional development model. Furthermore, a number of concrete resources are mentioned that can be used to assist students. http://attipscast.wordpress.comThe episode also features a bumper from Rochelle Hamilton and Cindy Carmina who are educators from Prince William County, Virginia. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep68: AT Smackdown @ATIA 11 Orlando | Episode #68 features a round robin resource sharing event conducted during the Orlando ATIA 2011 Conference known as the A.T. Smackdown. Educators like Dave Hohulin, Karen Janowski, Brian Wojcik, and a host of others shared different tools that they have found useful to help educate students. With this go round, I got to be there in person to record the live event!Also, I'd like to thank Eliza Anderson, for contributing the bumper at the beginning of the episode. You can check out the free newsletter/e-zine with information on how to subscrive and contribute over at http://atprogramnews.comSpecial thanks to Dave Hohulin and Brian Dowd for sharing their notes of the event (which helped tremendously in putting the list below together).http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis episode is sponsored by http://texthelp.com | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep67: Glogster at Temple University | Episode #67 features a recording of a live event from a presentation Beth Poss and I did at Temple University back in November of 2010. Beth and I are doing a Pre-Conference Workshop - UDL 2.0 Hands on! on January 26th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Sign up and join us for a day of interactive fun! The episode also features a bumper from Sean Sweeney. Check out his Edublog Award Winning blog http://www.speechtechie.com.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 | 12/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep#66: AT Smackdown @ Techknowledgy | Episode #66 features a round robin resource sharing event called an ''A.T. Smackdown'' conducted during the Techknowledgy 2010 Conference in Richmond, Virginia. A variety of educators shared different tools during an informal ice cream social at the end of the first day of the conference. http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis 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. | 11/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep#65: AT Smackdown @ ATIA Chicago | Episode #65 features a round robin resource sharing event conducted during the Chicago ATIA 2010 Conference known as the ''A.T. Smackdown.'' Educators like Dave Hohulin, Karen Janowski, Brian Wojcik, Patrick Black, and host of others shared different tools that they have found useful to help educate students. Lucky for us they had the foresight to make an audio recording of the event! You can check out a full list with brief descriptions of each tool over at http://teachingall.blogspot.com. | 11/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #64: Spaceman | Episode #64 features a description of a low-tech strategy for improving handwriting skills. http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write Gold. http://texthelp.com | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #63: Saber Saw's Game | When Chris and Melissa wake up in a strange room after a Halloween party they meet the notorious Saber Saw who asks them if they want to play a game. Will they win? http://attipscast.wordpress.com 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. | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 62: 9/11 & Service | Episode #62 features a description of different ways students, educators, and schools can get involved in 9/11 National Day of Service activities. http://attipscast.wordpress.comSelect music from A-M Classical.This episode is sponsored by http://www.texthelp.com | 8/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #61: Room (Re-)Arranging | Episode #61 features a description of two virtual classroom layout tools. This is the first episode of Season 4 of the A.T.TIPSCAST! http://attipscast.wordpress.com 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. | 8/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep 60: Three Random Recommendations | Episode #60 features a description of three random recommendations from actual evaluations. It is also the final episode of Season 3. http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis 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. | 7/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 59: Listener Feedback, Pt 3 | Episode #59 features feedback from listeners of the podcast which lead into additional A.T.TIPS.http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis 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. | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #58: Text-to-Movie | Episode #58 features a description of how teachers and students can turn text into short, engaging video segments. http://attipscast.wordpress.comThis 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. | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep 57: 2 Kwik Spallng Reesehorsez | Episode #57 features a description of two resources to help students with spelling. The first tool helps students while studying spelling words and the second tool helps students fix misspellings. http://attipscast.wordpress.com 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. | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 56: Typing Tutors, Part 2 | Episode #56 continues an exploration of different ways for students to practice keyboarding skills and keyboard accessibility. 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 | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 55: Typing Tutors, Part 1 | Episode #55 features a discussion about different ways for students to practice keyboarding skills.The episode also features a free ringtone you can download from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations Better Hearing and Speech Month website. You can find that, plus tons of other free resources over at http://asha.org. http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #54: The Small Mermaid | Episode #54 features a fairytale written for Better Hearing and Speech Month about a mermaid who's voice is stolen and how she goes about finding a new way to communicate. It is guest narrated by Miss Mel from the children's podcast Night Light Stories 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.http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 4/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. 53: High Contrast in Windows | Episode #53 features a discussion about the high contrast feature of Microsoft Windows as a tool to help students access on-screen information. The episode features a bumper from Bill Peters, whose family will be participating in the Bounce for Autism on April 22nd, 2010. Pump It Up - Inflatable Party Zones, has partnered with the Autism Society to help spread awareness and raise funds for autism research and family support. 100% of the proceeds go the Autism Society of America. The event is happening all over the country in over 140 Pump It Up locations. You can find out more information and find a location near you from http://pumpitupparty.com or http://www.autism-society.org. You can also follow Bill on Twitter at @billpeters. http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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52: Puzzles-More Than Meets The Eye | Episode #52 features a discussion about the use of puzzles and a classic set of toys from the 80s as educational tools to practice fine motor skills, enhance visual-spatial abilities, utilize logical reasoning skills, build vocabulary, and more!The episode features a jammin' bumper from Mark Nichols, an assistive technology coordinator with Loudoun County Public Schools in Northern Virginia. Check his blog, The Tech Flash, and follow him on Twitter at @thetechflash2. http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 4/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep.51: Bitstrips for Pragmatic Lang | Episode #51 features a discussion about the different uses of comics to address pragmatic language difficulties. http://attipscast.wordpress.comhttp://iste.org/chewat | 3/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sp. Ep #4: ISTE Author Podcast Int. | This special episode features an interview Sally Norton-Darr and I did for the ISTE Author Podcast Series. In the interview we talk about what is assistive technology, why we wrote the book, why it is both practical and fun, and provide some tips for new and veteran assistive technology teams. We also have some fun telling about some team pranks! Order Now!http://iste.org/chewat | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Special Episode #3: Chapter 6 | The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools is a step-by-step guide that leads educators through setup and implementation of an effective assistive technology (AT) team. The many analogies, including practical tips, resources, and strategies, keep the reader turning the page, as do the many pirates and zombies. The book has information and insight for educators with any level of AT experience.In chapter 6, Choosing Assistive Technology Teammates, the authors make recommendations on assembling an AT teamwho should be on the team, what qualities are best in a team member and team leader, and what to avoid. This chapter provides an example of the practical advice found throughout the book while getting a taste of the authors unique way of driving home a pointwith humor.http:/iste.org/chewat | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep50-Talking Heads:Videoconferencin | Episode #50 features a discussion about the educational uses of video conferencing. The episode features a special segment from Claire, the daughter of one of my colleagues, and her friends who delivered the audio on a CD within a bowl full of Jell-O. http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #49: AutoCorrect in Word | Episode #49 features a description of how to use the Autocorrect function of Microsoft Word as a way to practice errorless learning.The episode features a bumper from Jeannette Van Houten, an assistive technology curriculum strategist from New Jersey. I was fortunate enough to meet Jeannette at ATIA 2010 in Orlando.For more check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 2/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #48: Vozme | Episode #48 features an interview with the free to use website Vozme.com. To my knowledge, this is the first time in history when a person actually got a sit-down interview with an actual website. Vozme.com and I discuss strategies for using the website to create .mp3 files from text.The episode features a bumper from Christine Southard and Lisa Parisi who are two fifth grade inclusion teachers in Long Island, New York. I was fortunate enough to meet Christine and Lisa at NECC 09 and attend their presentation about the tools they use to differentiate instruction for the students in their classroom. It was at their presentation where I learned about Vozme.com. For more check out the http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #47: x2 | Episode #47 features an interview with Proby Patel, a fourth year medical student at Ross University. Proby and I discuss strategies for managing the massive amounts of content students experience. Specifically, we discuss the uses of speed controls of digital media players. The episode also features a bumper from Brian Wojcik. Check out more at http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 12/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #46: WordTalk | Episode #46 features another excerpt from presentation for the Individual Differences in Learning Association in Howard County, Maryland. This excerpt describes WordTalk a free text-to-speech plug-in for Microsoft Word. http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 12/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep 45: Sequencing with PowerPoint | Episode #45 features a brief breakdown of the skill of sequencing followed by a recording of a portion of a presentation at the Individual Differences in Learning Association in Howard County, Maryland. The episode features a bumper from Dr. Katharina Boser who is the president of the Individual Differences in Learning Association. Check out more at http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 12/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep 44: Alt. PD @ PUWT 09 | Episode 44 is kind of a unique episode because it features a recording of a live event. Back on November 14th I was lucky enough to attend the Powering Up with Technology Conference in Prince Georges County, Maryland. At that conference I presented a session called Alternative Professional Development. I use the term presented loosely because, although I was listed as the presenter, the session was more of an integrated brainstorming session. I was more of the moderator for the discussion than a presenter. During the session we tried to outline some of the problems with staff development happening in public schools and then try to come up with some solutions. During the course of the discussion a bunchof great ideas were mentioned about how to address some of the problems with the typical professional development model. Additional resources were also mentioned. Check them out at http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 11/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep#43 Listener Feedback, For Real 2 | Episode #43 features some more feedback from listeners of the show. Three new A.T.TIPS are covered. Check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com for more information. | 11/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #42: Count Edula's Game | Run! Run! Run for your lives! Episode #42 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #42 features a visit to Count Edula's mansion where he asks about some tools to he can use to help organize his hypothetical zombie army. Chris's suggestions just so happen to be useful tools to help students as well. Check out all the fun at http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 10/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep.41:Listener Feedback, For Real 1 | Episode #41 features feedback from listeners of the show. There was too much feedback to fit into one episode so you can expect to hear more in the future. The episode also features a bumper from Sally Norton-Darr and Judith Schoonover about the new version of CAST's BookBuilder. Judith and Sally will be doing workshops on this at the following professional conferences.A.T.TIPS In This Episode-A.T.TIP #59: freesound.orgThe Freesound Project is a collaborative database of Creative Commons licensed sounds. Freesound focusses only on sound, not songs.For links to everything and more check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Special Ep: Big Ann. #2 - The Book | Well this was the big secret project I've been working on that I had mentioned in previous episodes. I introduce to you now ''The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team'' by Christopher Bugaj and Sally Norton-Darr. The book is being published by the International Socitey for Technology in Education (better known by the acronym ISTE) and will be available for presale in February of 2010. For more information check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 9/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #40: Night Light Stories | This episode features an interview with Miss Mel, the host of the Night Light Stories podcast which features free original children's stories. http://attipscast.wordpress.com for more info! | 7/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. 39: Photo Album in PowerPoint | Episode #39 describes different ways to utilize the Photo Album feature of Microsoft PowerPoint to facilitate digital storytelling. The episode features a discussion with newly-improved fan favorite, B-Bot! http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 6/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep 38: Graphic Organizer Int Part 2 | Episode #38 features Part 2 of the interview with Chris Cummins, a high school English teacher and adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia who is currently teaching a class on Literacy and Technology. The second part of the interview focuses more on specific tools that can be used to create graphic organizers while also touching upon some ideas about implementing graphic organizers across the curriculum. For more check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 6/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep37: Graphic Organizer Int. Part 1 | Episode #37 features Part 1 of a two part interview with Chris Cummins, a high school English teacher and adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia who is currently teaching a class on Literacy and Technology. During this first part of the interview Chris and I talk about a few different styles of graphic organizers as well as discuss how to implement graphic organizers in a high school setting. | 6/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep 36: CAST Book Builder Discussion | Episode #36 features a discussion about Book Builder by Sally Norton-Darr, Judith Schoonover, and Mark Nichols. They will be doing a presentation centering on the uses of Book Builder during the National Educational Computing Conference on June 28th. For more info check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 6/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #35: ART of this World | Episode #35 describes two websites that contain online painting programs. The episode also features a bumper from Julie Bisbee, a speech-language pathologist from San Juan County, New Mexico. Check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com to download the flyer for the Participatory Assistive Technology Conference being held on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at San Juan College. | 5/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep.34: Digital Voice Feedback Mods | Episode #34 describes another strategy for assisting students who have trouble maintaining appropriate volume while speaking. The episode also features a bumper from my mom, Jackie Bugaj. Check out http://attipscast.wordpress.com for more AT goodness. | 5/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. #33: Voice Feedback Modulators | Episode #33 describes a strategy for assisting student who have trouble maintaining appropriate volume, rate, or pitch when speaking. This episode is one of my contributions to Better Hearing and Speech Month by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The episode also features a bumper from Speech Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist, Beth Poss. Check out the website http://www.matnonline.com for more information about the Maryland Assistive Technology Network as well as incredible resources related to assistive technology. Check out http//attipscast.wordpress.com for more A.T.TIPSCAST goodness. | 5/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Special Ep: Big Announcement #1-PD | This episode describes how you can use the A.T.TIPSCAST along with associated question booklets as an ongoing professional development workshop for your school or district. Check it out at http://attipscast.wordpress.com | 5/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep32: Gifts4Studentsw/SevereDisabil | This episode is mostly an audio version of my guest blog post over at Patrick Black's blog Teaching All Students (http://teachingall.blogspot.com). The post outlines a personal family experience while providing a number of ideas for gifts that could be given to students with severe disabilities. It is my hope that educators who find this useful will forward it onto families who will then share it with other family members. | 4/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #31: Packing Peanuts | Episode #31 describes the diabolical event that happened to me on April 1st, 2009. It also describes different ways to you use packing peanuts as assistive technology tools or to support existing assistive technology tools. | 4/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30: NAREN 09-Top 3 (Part 2) | Episode #30 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #30 is the second of a two-part feature on the top three things I learned at the National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference of 2009. Be warned, this episode is unlike most of the other episodes in that the tips described are more along the lines of ''educational philosophy'' rather than ''strategy'' but I felt they were well-worth discussing. | 3/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29: NAREN 09-Top 3 (Part 1) | Episode #29 is the first of a two-part feature on the top three things I learned at the National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) Conference of 2009. The episode also features a bumper from Sierra Minott, Miss Florida 2008. | 3/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #28: The ''I'm Finished'' Box | Episode #28 features a strategy to help students keep their work areas clutter free called the ''I'm finished'' box. The ''I'm finished'' box is nothing more than a place to house materials that the student is done using but the episode goes into a bit more detail about how to implement the tool. Check out more at www.attipscast.wordpress.com | 2/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep.#27: Transport Int.- Part 2 | This episode features the second part of the interview about transportation. During this part of the interview we brainstorm methods for using technology during transportation for educational purposes. For more check out www.attipscast.wordpress.com | 1/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep#26- Transport Interv. Part 1 | This episode features the first of a two-part interview about transportation and education. During this part of the interview we discuss how transportation needs of students in special education are met in one of the largest cities in the world. For more check out www.attipscast.wordpress.com | 1/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #25: Who's Who? | Episode #25 discusses the creation of a Who's Who? book that can be created for or with students which can be read over and over again to reinforce relationships, plan for transitions to new environments, or more. The episode suggests using the photos that arrive on holiday cards to help create the booklet. For more checkout www.attipscast.wordpress.com | 12/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24: Brainline.org Interview | This episode features an interview with George Washington University graduate student Chelsea Feist about a fantastic resource for individuals and families with individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury called Brainline.org. For more information check out www.attipscast.wordpress.com. | 12/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #23: Wiggle, Push, Paste | This episode describes how to quickly and easily capture the image on your computer screen so it can be pasted into a different application. For more information check out www.attipscast.wordpress.com. | 11/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #22: Google Maps for CBI | This episode describes different ways to use Google Maps to help students who participate in Community Based Instruction (CBI). Also, there is a special guest bumper from Dr. Penny Reed! | 10/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep#21: Audacity for Reading Fluency | This episode describes how to use Audacity for Reading Fluency. Check out attipscast.wordpress.com for more assistive technology fun. | 8/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #20: Motivational Plans | This episode describes some of the key aspects of creating a motivational plan to use to help change behavior. It is also the final episode for Season 1 of the A.T.TIPSCAST.Check out attipscast.wordpress.com for more fun! | 6/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #19: Sabotage! | This episode describes the communication strategy of ''Sabotage'' in honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month. Check out Attipscast.wordpress.com for more information. | 5/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. #18: Amorphous Visual Schedules | This episode describes a way to deal with unexpected events that occur in a classroom while still using a visual schedule. For more information check out ATTIPSCAST.WORDPRESS.COM. | 5/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode#17: Linear Visual Schedules | This episode offers a description and uses for linear visual schedules. For more information check out ATTIPSCAST.WORDPRESS.COM | 5/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ep. #16: Listener Feedback,sort of | Chris answers questions from voicemails and e-mails submitted by ''listeners'' to the show. Four new A.T.TIPS are discussed in the show. Check out ATTIPSCAST.WORDPRESS.COM for more information. | 5/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #15: First-Then Boards | This episode describes how to create and implement a first-then board with students who need help following directions or completing tasks. For more information check out ATTIPSCAST.WORDPRESS.COM. | 4/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #14: Television | This episode describes different television shows andhow they might assist struggling students. For more information check out ATTIPSCAST.WORDPRESS.COM. | 4/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #13: Communication Bridges | This episode describes the strategy of using a bridge to facilitate communication between home and school. | 4/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #12: Work Jobs | This episode is co-hosted by Mrs. B! The episode is a discussion about activities and strategies for implementing work jobs. | 4/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #11: Autosummarize in Word | This episode describes the autosummarize feature of MS Word. It also features the return of B-bot! | 3/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #10:Talking Calculator | This episode describes the free download/software Talking Calculator | 3/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #9: PowerTalk | This episode discusses the uses of PowerTalk. PowerTalk is a free download that reads the text on a PowerPoint presentation outloud. | 3/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #8:VSTE 2008 Top 5 (Part 2) | Part 2 of the two part episode featuring the Top 5 things I learned at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference 2008. | 3/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #7: VSTE 08-Top 5 (Part 1) | This episode is the first of two episodes describing the top 5 things learned at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference 2008. The two tips discussed are www.prometheanplanet.com and www.picnik.com. | 2/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #6: ReadPlease | A brief discussion on the uses of the free text reader/talking word processor ReadPlease | 2/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #5: Use Whatchya Got | A brief explanation of the convergence of the educational concepts of Universal Design for Learning, Least Restrictive Environment, and Differentiating Instruction using Assistive Technology. A format change is discussed. The tip for this weeks episode is on Pacing Boards | 2/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #4- FETC 2008 (Top 5) | Synopsis of FETC 2008 and list of the Top 5 resources/strategies presented at the conference. | 2/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #3: AT and the IEP | This episode explores the different ways districts consider assistive technology durings IEP meetings and using the Readability Statistics of Microsoft Word. Special Guest- B-Bot! | 2/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #2: Service Personnel Model | A exploration of different service delivery personnel models for assistive technology in public schools in the US and how to use the built in Sound Record feature of Microsoft Word | 1/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1: Introduction | Introduction to A.T.TIPScast | 1/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Excellent Podcast
This is a great podcast for anyone working with students in a public school setting. These quick tips are easy to use, and implement immediately. The podcast is usually less than 10 min, so you can listen before school starts and have something new to try. Every special Education should sign up for this podcast!
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Chris provides great AT ideas, resources, and humor in every podcast. I eagerly await each new episode!
from big to small
This podcast does it all! Chris does a great job of finding, explaining and inspiring, whether your idea of tech is the latest electronic device or "just" a box! Keep it up!
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