MITS, OCALI and PATINS Webinars
2012 – 2013 Collaborative
Webinar Series
Featuring
Various Presenters
2012–2013 OCALI+MITS+PATINS Host Live Webinars
During the 2012-2013 school year, Michigan’s Integrated Technology Supports (MITS) in collaboration with the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), and Promoting Achievement through Technology and Instruction for All Students (PATINS) will provide a series of webinars that focus on assistive technology (AT), accessible instructional materials and universal design for learning (UDL). Webinar registration and information will be posted on the MITS website (www.mits.cenmi.org) and disseminated via email for these exciting events!
The topics and dates for 2012 - 2013 include:
Topic: Effective Preschool Practices
Description: Learn about effective teaching techniques, strategies, and technology to use with your preschool students. Emphasis is on supporting students with special needs.
Date: September 13, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Presenter: Laura Taylor
Hosted by: MITS
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/8t9ryfx
Topic: Reach and Teach All Students: UDL & AT - Part 1
Description: This webinar will provide an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that can help provide access to the general curriculum for all students, including those with diverse learning needs. UDL assists in the planning and set-up of the learning environment by providing the flexibility to support access in the general curriculum.
Date: September 20, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Presenter: Jeff McCormick
Hosted by: OCALI
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/8o7ooao
Topic: Using Flashcards in the Classroom
Description: Learn the basics and compare the various online flashcard websites and apps.
Date: September 20, 2012
Time: 3:15pm – 4:15pm CST
Presenter: Sandy Stabenfeldt
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/99tr2qj
Topic: AT Consideration 101
Description: This webinar shares information about the Michigan Alliance for Families Document the Parent and Educator Guide for Assistive Technology (AT). This document was created to help parents and educators understand the AT consideration process within the IEP process. Points covered will include: The Law, Consideration in the IEP, Providers of Assistive Technology, Documentation in the IEP, AT is an Ongoing Process, and Who is Responsible. Join us to learn more about your role and the law regarding consideration of AT in the IEP process.
Date: September 27, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Presenter: Laura Taylor
Hosted by: MITS
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/8fvkdp9
Topic: Converting Content to ePub
Description: Participants will learn a variety of methods to use to convert content into ePub.
Date: October 2, 2012
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Presenter: Jim Lambert
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/cz6bmvl
Topic: Free Assistive Technology Apps for your iPad, iTouch or iPhone
Description: This webinar will present several free assistive technology apps that can be downloaded to your iPad, iTouch or iPhone to help facilitate student learning in your classroom.
Date: October 11, 2012
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Presenter: Sandi Mahl
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/cvdudqs
Topic: District-Wide AT Planning: A View From 40,000 Feet
Description: Assistive technology (AT) supports have traditionally been considered on a case-by-case basis within the scope of a student’s IEP. It is necessary to consider and assess the need for AT individually for appropriate alignment of student needs, environment and tasks with AT features and supports. Unfortunately, this linear approach has not worked well for the actual implementation phase of the AT process in school settings resulting in long delays between AT identification and acquisition. This OCALI webinar will discuss a comprehensive system of planning for AT implementation that allows students quicker access to needed AT through a tiered model of district-wide AT supports. This webinar is appropriate for administrators, AT specialists, classroom teachers, related services providers and others interested in the “big picture” implementation of AT services within their district.
Date: October 11, 2012 and March 21, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Presenter: Jan Rogers
Hosted by: OCALI
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/9644gnr
Topic: Using Evernote on the iPad and Computer to Support Student Learning
Description: How can educators share materials with students on the iPad and still allow them to have access to those materials on another computer if they can’t take their iPad home? Evernote is one tool that can support students across iPad and computer platforms. Learn about ways to gather material for students and share it with them or have students share their information with you. The focus of the session will be on using Evernote as a tool to support students with special needs organize and gain access to materials in various environments (e.g., home, school, library).
Date: October 18, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Presenter: Pete Klein
Hosted by: MITS
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/9o2ru3q
Topic: EARLY LITERACY MEANS CREATIVE LITERACY
Description: Literacy starts early. We will explore ways to use a range of AT with preschoolers with significant disabilities to engage them in the world of literacy with their typical peers.
Date: October 23, 2012
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presenter: Julie Hradel Kuhn
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register here - http://tinyurl.com/999gtls
Topic: Reach and Teach All Students: UDL & AT - Part 2
Description: This OCALI webinar will provide participants with information about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that can help provide access to the general curriculum for all students including those with diverse learning needs. Participants will also become knowledgeable about the unique characteristics of both UDL and assistive technology (AT) tools.
Date: October 25, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Presenter: Jeff McCormick
Hosted by: OCALI
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/coo5erf
Topic: Apps for Communication
Description: Learn the basics and compare the various apps for communication.
Date: October 25, 2012
Time: 3:15pm – 4:15pm CST
Presenter: Sandy Stabenfeldt
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/cvbnfk9
Topic: Reach and Teach All Students: UDL & AT - Part 3
Description: In this OCALI webinar session participants will learn about methods and materials used to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Additionally, participants will learn about assistive technologies (AT) and how the use of UDL strategies may help to minimize the use of AT among some students with disabilities.
Date: November 8, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Jeff McCormick
Hosted by: OCALI
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/bnyqjpg
Topic: Tools to Support Students who Struggle with Reading and Writing
Description: This session examines FREE (and very low cost) tools and strategies that support student access to the curriculum. Learn about text-to-speech tools, graphic organizers, spelling supports, and other tools to support students as they read and write across the curriculum. The focus of this webinar is on students with special needs but these tools support ALL students in the classroom.
Date: November 8, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Barb Meier
Hosted by: MITS
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/8n3fmuk
Topic: Creative Commons 101
Description: Participants will learn about Creative Commons and ways it can be used in an educational setting.
Date: November 13, 2012
Time: 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Presenter: Jim Lambert
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/c8nocqg
Topic: AT to ACCESS the WRITING CURRICULUM
Description: Everyone can be a writer. We will explore a continuum of AT from low tech to high tech designed to engage the student in writing.
Date: November 14, 2012
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00 pm EST
Presenter: Julie Hradel Kuhn
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register here - http://tinyurl.com/dxkjgg5
Topic: AIM Decision Making Process
Description: In this training I will discuss the decision making process for determining the need for AIM, including the selection of appropriate formats, with the guidance of the Case Conference Committee (CCC) or other IEP team. Go-To-Meeting, 45 minutes. Online registration required, PGP available.
Date: November 15, 2012
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm EST
Presenter: Martha Wells Hammond, ICAM Library Services Consultant
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/9y5z2uo
Topic: NIMAS File Conversion
Description: Software tools for converting, manipulating and loading EPUB, MOBI and other file formats onto EReader devices.
Date: November 29, 2012
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Presenter: Jeff Bond
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/98xxh8f
Topic: Acquiring and Using Digital Text to Support UDL
Description: This OCALI webinar focuses on using digital text to support Universal Design for Learning (UDL). A very brief overview of UDL will be provided and then we will address the many ways digital text can be modified to support the diverse needs of the students in our classrooms. Several resources for obtaining both copy written and public domain digital text will be provided. We will discuss emerging trends in the use of digital text such as eBook readers and open source textbooks. The presentation will conclude with a review of tools and websites that incorporate many aspects of UDL.
Date: December 5, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Jeff McCormick
Hosted by: OCALI
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/8kaz2he
Topic: iOS 6 Accessibility Features of the iPad
Description: Learn about the accessibility features that can support students as they access information on their iPads. The session will focus on keyboarding and accessibility features that take the “iPad from a toy to a tool” that supports student learning. The focus of this session is on students with special needs but the features will support ALL students as they access information on the iPad.
Date: December 13, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Peter Schaafsma
Hosted by: MITS
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/9d3z554
Topic: UDL: The Basics
Description: This session will provide an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is a teaching approach designed for diverse student populations. This framework helps schools provide rich supports for learning so that all individuals can succeed in the general education curriculum. UDL means differentiating instruction on the front end for the whole class so that instruction is provided in multiple ways to meet the needs of all diverse learners. With UDL, fewer adaptations are needed for individual students because the differentiation is built in. The three essential principles of UDL are based on recent brain research about our learning networks and recognize differences in student learning styles.
Date: January 16, 2013
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Jeff McCormick
Hosted by: OCALI
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/cmmaxqt
Topic: Accessible Instructional Materials: Creating, Purchasing and Implementing
Description: As many school districts move toward a digital curriculum, it's essential to remember that digital does NOT always equal Accessible for all students. Digital materials and tools can be highly flexible and beneficial to all students’ learning and achievement, but educators must be able to recognize inaccessible materials, make appropriate purchasing decisions, and create appropriate and accessible materials. This session will cover decision making around these issues, offer several tools and resources for creating accessible instructional materials, and will leave participants with a collection of resources.
Date: January 17, 2013
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Daniel G. McNulty
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/9m8rtn3
Topic: AT Consideration: Ongoing Assessment
Description: AT Consideration doesn’t stop at the evaluation and selection of a tool. It requires assessment to determine whether the tool meets the student’s needs and ongoing reassessment to ensure that the tool continues to support the student in their various environments and with their various tasks. Join us to learn about ongoing assessment and its importance in the consideration process.
Date: January 24, 2013
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Laura Taylor
Hosted by: MITS
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/8g3bb53
Topic: AT FEATURE MATCH
Description: AT is not really about the Stuff. It’s about knowing the student, what’s required and what the desired end result is. This presentation will show you how to get where you need to go.
Date: February 7, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenter: Julie Hradel Kuhn
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register here - http://tinyurl.com/dy29jcy
Topic: iPad Reader Apps
Description: A look at a variety of iPad reader apps and what they can and cannot do.
Date: February 7, 2013
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Presenter: Jeff Bond
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/bwrofhr
Topic: Cool Tools to Support UDL in Schools
Description: Once you have an understanding of the barriers to learning posed by available materials, you can start to investigate the digital media and technology available to support differentiated teaching approaches. Come and explore the growing collection of adjustable technology, software tools, digital content, internet-based resources and district support that help foster a Universal Design for Learning classroom.
Date: February 7, 2013
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Jeff McCormick
Hosted by: OCALI
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/8pvm8bg
Topic: Early Childhood Indicators of Latent Print Disability
Description: In this training I will discuss early indicators of possible print disabilities that families may encounter as students begin reading. This training is not a diagnostic tool, but a guideline to help families/teachers/caregivers be aware of potential problems, and to begin preparing with early interventions if problems do present. Go-To-Meeting, 45 minutes. Online registration required, PGP available.
Date: February 14, 2013
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Presenter: Martha Wells Hammond, ICAM Library Services Consultant
Hosted by: PATINS Project
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/cdcy52c
Topic: Tools to Support Students who Struggle with Math
Description: This session examines FREE (and very low cost) tools and strategies that support student access to the curriculum. Learn about virtual manipulatives, talking calculators, and other items to support students as they access the mathematics curriculum. The focus of this webinar is on students with special needs but these tools support ALL students in the classroom.
Date: February 21, 2013
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Presenter: Barb Meier
Hosted by: MITS
Register Here - http://tinyurl.com/994auqy
Topic: PODD Overview
Description: Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) is a means of selecting and organizing picture symbols in a book format so that people with complex communication needs and their communication partners can communicate more easily. The aim of a PODD is to provide vocabulary for continuous communication all the time, for a range of messages, across a range of topics in multiple environments. Join us for an overview of this low-tech communication strategy for students with disabilities. This strategy supports students with disabilities of all ages.