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Rethinking AT Services/Supports in 2020-21 Passport to Learning Calling All Travelers! TLC Technology Tips and Tricks Now Available AT in the Classroom Mini Kits What's New in the AT & UDL Loan Library? Switch Click Revibe Connect NeoSmart Pen Smart Class Kit Quit Juggling Elephants! Come and collaboratively problem-solve daily challenges in AT services and supports with other LATS on the first Wednesday of every month, starting on October 7th, 2020 at 2- 3 pm (EST) or 1-2 (CST). Join us in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99131813683 For more information contact Tara Jeffs tjeffs@usf.edu Loan Library Hours Monday- Friday 8-4:30 p.m. (ET) Questions? Contact Us: Port Orange Office 1-844-848-8936 Hollywood Office 1-844-705-4385 RETHINKING AT SERVICES & SUPPORTS in 20/21 Most of us have experienced the rush in the beginning of the school year to gather, organize and support our students with the use of AT devices and services. However, this year seems so different with students having the option to select their learning environment online or in person. We see the shift from providing AT support in person, to now using an online platform. This shift has forced educators to create innovative ways of providing support to all students. This new age of education requires everyone to take a step back and evaluate their current practices and procedures. Listed below are a few ways to rethink AT services in 2020. Identify participation barriers that may exist in virtual instruction for each student. Provide supports to help each student increase their engagement during the virtual instruction. Determine where and how AT will be implemented into the new learning environment and class routine. Confirm that AT is available in the home setting or an alternative that meets the student needs. Create online options for data tracking and documentation. Determine how data will be collected for progress monitoring purposes on the effectiveness of virtual AT support.   Build the family's capacity to use the AT by providing authentic coaching/ modeling strategies, and meetings held on digital platforms or through online options.  

Calling All Travelers!

Embark on a 3 month journey to increase your knowledge and skills in the areas of AT-AEM-UDL. Each travel package includes two highly qualified travel guides to coach /mentor and empower the travelers' new learning community. As you gather artifacts along the way you will strengthen your practice and impact student achievement. Earn free CEU's through the high quality content.  Destinations that are set to embark late October: Assistive Technology (AT) Assessment Education/Learning for Students: Grade Level Standards Are you ready for travel? Apply for your Passport here!

TLC Technology Tips and Tricks Tuesdays Every Tuesday, a new Tips and Tricks video is released. This just-in -time and less than 10-minute video demonstrates an AT product in the AT & UDL Loan Library. The videos can be found under the Information section on Navigation panel ( just click on the Tips and Tricks picture on the left) or within the product description of the highlighted item in the AT & UDL Loan Library. A complete listing can be found at TrickyTips

Now Available

TLC-Assistive Technology in the Classroom Mini Kits Check out the new Assistive Technology in the Classroom Mini Kits! These mini kits are perfect for easy one-on-one learning. Great for home extended learning activities. There are six different kits: Reading for Pre-K Written Expression and Research for Upper Elementary Math for Middle and High School Planning and Goal Setting Cooperative Learning Self-Advocacy Visit the Equipment Kits page for more information and to check out a kit in the AT & UDL Loan Library.

What's New in the AT & UDL Loan Library?

Switch Click The Switch Click USB makes using a switch with a computer easy. It is a switch and interface in one device. The user simply plugs the USB connection attached to this 2.5-in/6.4-cm diameter switch into any USB port on the computer and press to simulate a left mouse click. The keyboard and mouse is fully functional and can be accessed at the same time using the Switch Click. Switch Click USB features an external switch jack to accommodate a switch of choice. In addition, adjustments can be made to the Switch Click to allow it to send Left Click, Right Click, Space, Enter, Tab, and Arrow keys: Up, Down, Left and Right. Now you can have full access to two-switch scanning, any way you like. (Requires a second Switch Click USB). This Product Includes: 1 Switch Click USB Explore the Switch Click USB Revibe Connect Watch This revolutionary watch provides vibration cues to redirect the user to gain focus and complete the task at hand. The watch comes with a free app that empowers the student to set goals and improve performance by providing a snapshot of their time on task and focus during their day. Revibe reminds students to get back to work with a gentle, automated "vibration reminder" from Revibe on their wrist instead of nagging or embarrassing verbal reminders that signal out students in the classroom. This type of discreet redirection empowers students to complete their work independently, monitor their own progress and improving self-confidence. Research conducted by Revibe showed an average of 19% increase in time spent on task after wearing the watch. This Product Includes: 1 Revibe Connect Watch Explore Revibe Connect Neo Smartpen Smart Class Kit for Video Creation  The Neo Smartpen Smart Class Kit for Video creation comes with everything you need to make learning come to life through just in time videos. The Sketch Kit adds a whole new layer of clarity to online learning that provides an opportunity to capture creativity and learning processes in a matter of minutes by combining paper and digital worlds. SMART CLASS KIT is optimized for creating online classes. It allows teachers to easily make educational videos for their students with their mobile devices. This Product Includes: Digital Stylus Pen Plate Paper Tablet Smart Class Notepad PaperTube Controller Explore NeoSmartpen Smart Class Kit

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