UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS CEUs are provided by the AAC Institute and are available for live webinars at no additional fee (does not include sponsored webinars unless noted). A 60-minute webinar = 0.1 CEUs. A 90-minute webinar = 0.2 CEUs Proffesional Development
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Do you check the Privacy Policy of every tool that you recommend for a student’s use? Some are confusing and even misleading. As we are informed about data vulnerability through FaceBook, are the tools you are using at school, FERPA & COPPA compliant and secure? If you are using free apps, you’re not the consumer–you’re the product. So beware, just because it’s a tool in the world of disability, doesn’t mean that your student data isn’t being used or sold. As educators we are obligated to check the policy on every tool. Join us in this webinar to learn and share what you are doing to insure that free isn’t getting you called into the principal’s office….
Having a timeline with yearly items to accomplish can help to guide a successful transition. Participants will be lead through the Timeline4Transition and the QIAT-PS, as well as a timeline for the successful transition to higher education. Participants will leave with tools and a timeline to implement with students they are currently working with.
Tips and Activities for Implementing Core and AAC with Older Students By Kelly Key Thursday, February 21, 2019 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (CST) Do you work with students with complex communication needs that are in middle school, high school or at the transition level? Would you like to learn about some fun and clever ways to provide your students with core vocabulary (both visually and verbally)? If so, this is the webinar for you! This enthusiastic presenter will share a variety of activities, resources, and creative ways to increase communication with your older students. Information will include; quick age appropriate activities like going on a virtual roller coaster and playing games that are “cored out.” She will share how to embed core words and visuals throughout your student’s day to increase communication and independence and tips for getting your staff on board.
Top Ten Transition Tech Tools: Common Assistive Technology Tools used in Post-Secondary Educations By Rachel Kruzel Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Differences between K-12 and postsecondary education for students is abundant. The assistive technology that is available and is used is one of these differences. But how different are the tools used in postsecondary education versus K-12? What are the most common tools used once students get to college? Attendees of this webinar will learn about ten (or more) of the most common assistive technology tools being used in the postsecondary education setting. Tool functionality and practical use examples will be addressed along with demos of the tools for better understanding for those working with students in high school or transitioning
Timeline for Transition: A Roadmap for Students Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education with Technology By Rachael Kruzel Tuesday, March 26, 2019 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (CDT) Colleges and Universities have increased the use of assistive technology as a means of providing accommodations to students. For students transitioning, it’s more important than ever to come to college with an understanding of assistive technology, including what they have used
Is Your Student Data Safe? By Kelly Fonner and Mike Marotta Thursday, March 7, 2019 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (CST)
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