I went
online this week to our province’s website and found several different
resources on AT… sad to say, I didn’t think of checking out this resource til
now!
I attached a
link under my Website section for the information sheet from the NS DoE. It’s entitled- Access to Learning and it
discusses what constitutes assistive technology and learning outcomes, as well
as different AT categories. It is a good
resource for teachers to share with parents of students who are using AT.
There is
also an AT guide from the DoE, found under Student Services. I tried to download the PDF but it can’t be
accessed right now. I went looking in my
office’s library and did find it. It’s
from 2006, so I am guessing that it is being updated as much of the information,
while useful, is not complete. There is
no mention of AT tools, such as iPads and iPods. While it mentions hi-tech educational
technologies such as word processor software, it does not list these programs,
such as Co-Writer.
What I did
like in this guide is that there is some great information for teachers to
access, such as low-tech, middle tech, and high tech tools. As well, there is information with the
program planning process. What I especially
liked is the sections in the appendices, two in particular- a parent and a
student information sheet. These two
forms assist in the student’s planning process.
One parent question is: describe any AT devices used successfully by
your student. One student question is:
what AT products have you tried, or would like to try? Even though this guide
is somewhat outdated, these forms would be very beneficial in planning a
student’s plan.
I am
attaching the link to NS DoE Student Services.
Some of these links are for AT, Gifted and Talented (another great
resource), enrichment and inclusion guides and fact sheets. Check it out!
I love your blog design Nicole! And I especially love your opening quote:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for posting this link. I did not think to look on the NS DoE site either (although I did look on the CCRSB AT site and it had some interesting information also).
Oh!! I just noticed your opening quotes change. How did you do that??
Thanks, Toni for the compliment! I'd like to take credit for the changing quotes, but its a gadget- if you look under gadgets, called its inspirational quotes. :)
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