TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Watch-and-learn assistive tech solutions

Thank you ADHD & Autism Resource Blog! Today’s post on assistive technology is brilliant. It not only features many different tech tools that can be used in the classroom and beyond (e.g., apps, low-tech writing solutions), but video clips of each idea “in action”! If you are a visual learner and a teacher seeking more […]

Put writers in flight with Storybird

Storybird is a unique website bringing artists and writers together. Artists submit collections of their art and authors can use it to create storybooks for themselves or to share with others.

TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Google your own adventure

You know those cool choose-your-own-adventure books you enjoyed as a kid? Well, using Google forms, you can create your own for the classroom or you can have students create their own. Read all about it on Bionic Teaching. Reluctant writers might be interested in creating these for their friends or even for younger students in […]

TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Free assistive tech

Jump over to this post on Technology Options for Special Needs to read a bit about free programs that can support students who need help with communication, literacy, or other related skills. You will find that many of these options will not only be useful for students with identified needs, but for others who simply […]

TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Switch games for learners with disabilities

Do you have students who use a switch as part of their communication system or to access tools for teaching and learning? If so, you will want to check out the Inclusive Technology website. This unique site includes many activities for your students with disabilities. Access options include keyboard, mouse click, switches (one or two), […]

Get your pocket poems ready

It is National Poetry Month and no matter what you teach you can celebrate by asking students to carry a poem in their pockets this Thursday. Students can either choose a poem (poets.org will be a great resource for this) or write their own.

TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Not lost in translation

Do you have a need to translate materials from one language to another and find the task tedious?  Search no further than Google Translate.

Inspire your artists and your writers

Apologies for the break yesterday–I had some problems posting but Todd has me up and running again today. Today’s pick works well for any age and has great potential for differentiation. Storybird is a unique website bringing artists and writers together. Artists submit collections of their art and authors can use it to create storybooks […]

Do you teach AAC users?

I know we will be featuring specific posts from this site in the future, but we didn’t want to wait to introduce you to the many resources on Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs. The updates on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are the best part of this teacher-friendly blog. So many great posts– check […]