AssistiveTech

=A.T. Resources= toc

**APPS**
Apps for Early years students for the iPod Touch/iPad Apps for Middle years students Apps for High School students

ChromeBook
Enabling Accessibility Settings on the Chromebook 1. Tap on the status area in the lower right corner. 2. Select “Settings” 3. Scroll down the page and select “Show Advanced Settings” 4. Scroll down to the Accessibility” section 5. Check desired accessibility features (see details below) 6. Check to “Show accessibility options in the system menu” for easy future access.
 * Accessibility

**Built In Visual Supports on the Chromebook ** **[|Some Chrome tools to support visual access to text] ** **Switch Access on Chromebooks ** Common barriers to being able to independently and effectively read print-based and digital text include fluency issues, decoding difficulties, unfamiliar vocabulary, lack of background knowledge, etc. Chrome offers a few tools to help support reading HERE.
 * Built In Supports for Physical Access on the Chromebook **
 * Reading Tasks

Fine motor challenges is the most common barrier for this activity with unable to grip a pen/pencil, difficulty reading what was written, spelling miskatkes, brainstorming and organizing ideas, draft completion, reviewing for errors, etc. Check out the chrome tools that can support writing HERE.
 * Writing Tasks

Opportunities to stay organized with Chrome are found HERE.
 * Executive Function Tasks

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 * Google’s Accessibility Site (includes how to use accessibility features, ability to post feedback, etc.)


 * Google Chrome Apps and Extensions

Pinterest Board from the Pacer Center - Simon Technology Center in Minnesota. Most of these are free.

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Dragon Naturally Speaking
How to set up a student profile within the Premium software Tutorials

**ELMO Document Camera**

 * [|Classroom Use] of ELMO **

**Training Sessions Info**

 * TOPIC: voices, speed, picture dictionary, translator**
 * TOPIC: scanning, reading and converting text, sound files**
 * TOPIC:** Research and Study Skills
 * TOPIC:** Reading

**Student Tools**
Video explanation of Fact Mapper (not found in RWG toolbar)
 * [[file:Tool1 X box 360.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 1 Trips To The Seaside.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 1 The Busy Street.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 2 The Fastest Runner in The World.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 2 The Fastest Animal In The World.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 3 Green Cross Code.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 5 Trip To The Zoo.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 5 The Park.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 8 Revision.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 8 Listening.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 9 Cars.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 11 Formula One Motor Racing.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 11 The World Cup.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 12 The Sun and Earth.pdf]]
 * [[file:Tool 12 Volcano Facts.pdf]]
 * [[file:Tool 13 Earth and Sun.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 13 The Solar System.doc]]
 * [[image:sun pic.JPG]]
 * [[file:Tool 21 The Olympic Games.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 24 France.doc]]
 * [[file:Tool 24 Disneyland Paris.doc]]

Read&Write for Google chrome extension
Teachers and Support Staff can register for FREE for an account please REGISTER HERE. Not sure what Read&Write tools that students should use? Go to **Toolmatcher** and check off all that apply.
 * Strategy Ideas** - sample plans for early years, middle years and high school for vocabulary, research, and interactive reading.

**SMARTBoard**
SMARTboard Basics Lesson Activity Toolkit Toolbar Sample SMARTboard Rules [|SMART training centre] - free tools and tutorials [|SMARTexchange] - a place to share Notebook files [|All Lesson Activities] from SMARTtech SMARTboard revolution File Sharing site [|The Whiteboard Blog] [|Teachers LOVE SMARTboards]