Atomic Learning is proud to announce a free webinar series presented by Gayl Bowser. Gayl will speak on integrating assistive technology forwriting into general education environments. She will address questions like:
* How do teachers successfully support students who use AT for writingin the general education environment?
* How does AT fit into initiatives like Differentiated Instruction,RTI, and UDL?
* How can districts encourage successful AT integration?
* How can AT Teams support the need for training and professionaldevelopment?
This webinar series is intended for general and special education teachers,assistive technology specialists, technology coordinators, andadministrators. Customize your training by registering for any or all of thesessions below.
"Integrating Assistive Technology Tools for Writing into General Education"
September 10, 2009 12- 1:00 PM Central
This webinar will kick off the series with an overview of general educationinitiatives like RTI, UDL, and differentiated instruction, and how AssistiveTechnology fits into them. It will answer the question, "How can AT be usedto make these initiatives more successful?" There will also be discussionaround the basic principles of classroom integration of technology and whatkind of professional development is needed to see successful integration.
"Assistive Technology Integration for Teachers"
September 30, 2009 12-12:30 PM Central
This session will focus on how to integrate Assistive Technology in yourclassroom management routines, how to think about it in your anticipatoryset and levels of participation, and in your rules, procedures, and goals.
"Assistive Technology Integration for A.T. Teams"
November 5, 2009, 12-12:30 PM Central
This session will focus on how AT teams can provide professional developmentand collaborative consultation to support successful integration of AT forwriting in the classroom.
"District Level Action To Encourage Assistive Technology Integration"
December 3, 2009, 12-12:30 PM Central
The final session in the Integrating AT Tools for Writing series will focuson the actions that school districts can take to encourage and support theintegration of AT tools for writing into the classroom. The session willdiscuss the actions school administrators can take to support AT use and theways that traditional AT tools can enhance general education initiativessuch as Response to Intervention and Positive Behavioral Supports.
About the Presenter
Gayl Bowser's work as an independent consultant focuses on the integrationof technology into the educational programs of students with disabilities.Former Coordinator of the Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP) and aspecial education teacher by training, Ms. Bowser has also worked as aschool administrator and holds an Oregon School Superintendent's credential. She works, regularly, with school districts to develop effective, legal andhigh quality assistive technology services. Ms Bowser provides assistivetechnology consultation, training and technical assistance throughout theUnited States and internationally.
Gayl Bowser has been the recipient of Oregon CEC's Teacher of the Year Awardand the Service Award of the National Technology and Medial Division of theCouncil for Exceptional Children (CEC TAM). In 1993, Ms Bowser was namedone of Oregon's Distinguished Educators by the Milken Family Foundation. MsBowser is a founding member of the Quality Indicators for AssistiveTechnology Services (QIAT) consortium and a member of the QIAT LeadershipTeam.
Ms Bowser has authored numerous publications. The list includes:
* The Assistive Technology Trainer's Handbook (2009)
* A School Administrator's Desktop Guide to Assistive Technology(2004)
* How Do You Know It? How Can You Show It?: Making AssistiveTechnology Decisions (2002 Also with Jane Korsten)
* Hey! Can I try that?: A Student Handbook for Choosing and UsingAssistive Technology (2001)* Assistive Technology Pointers for Parents (2000)
* Education Tech Points: A Framework for Assistive TechnologyPlanning (1998)
Gayl believes that the most important contribution an educator can make tochildren with disabilities is to believe in their potential and to insist onthe very best each child has to offer. For their potential to be realized,children and the educators who serve them must have access to the bestavailable information about assistive technology devices and services.
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