Technology as an Assistive Tool
#Miched Chat 3/4/2020
Universally Supporting Students
Q1: What assistive technology maker projects are going on in your school? What groups are participating in these projects? What projects do you wish were going on? #miched
Q2: What are free tools, apps, extensions, and features available for Google/Microsoft products to assist your students with special needs? #miched
Q3: Name one low tech & one high tech tool that you use in your classroom? #miched
Q4: Where do you see the intersection of Ed Tech and Assistive Tech? What are the obstacles to combining them? #miched
Q5: How are you utilizing local resources to make for the benefit of students who require assistive tech solutions? #miched
Q6: What is your favorite assistive technology maker material or tool? #miched
Q7: When do you use “maker” assistive technology solutions and when do you use off-the-shelf assistive technology solutions? #miched
Q8: How do you manage the liability inherent in maker solutions when they are going to be used by other students? #miched
Q9: Who benefits the most from maker projects, the maker or the recipient? #miched
Q10: How can you evaluate the success of an AT maker project? How do you ensure the end-user receives a useful product? #miched
The Moderators
Mark Lyons - co-moderator
Twitter: @MrMarkLyons
Jamie Mayo Co-Moderator
Twitter: @JamieLynnMayo