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Flipgrid - All Features Now Free

June 25, 2018, 2:19 PM GMT

company logo Flipgrid announced on June 18 that all features will be free. This means you can have unlimited grids, adjustable video response length, private feedback to students and more! This change is a result of Microsoft's acquisition of Flipgrid. So get going with your ideas for video responses!

Group Buys Available Until December 15, 2018

June 25, 2018, 2:22 PM GMT

Attainment, News2You and Mayer Johnson are offering discounts on various products. Go to the Group Buy section found under Member Services to view the order form and discounts offered.

Speech to Text in Windows

February 14, 2018, 10:48 PM GMT

microphone image Yesterday's Windows update installed an easy to activate and use speech to text engine. Simply hold the Windows logo key and press the letter H key. Use speech to enter text into PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Chrome search bars. There are probably more things it works with that I haven't tried. And if you like emojis, hold the Windows key plus the period for some options. 😊💖

Connect Virtually With Another Class

January 17, 2018, 11:11 PM GMT

skype icon Matt Miller from Ditch that Textbook instructs on the ways to partner virtually with other classes using Skype or Google Plus and then offers 20 ideas of activities to do together. He includes mystery skype, collaborative writing/creating, distance kahoot, using Padlet and more.

Increasing Family Buy-In for AAC

January 02, 2018, 9:49 PM GMT

boy using communication device This article, Increasing Family Buy-In for AAC written by Dan Fitch, a school-based SLP and published by Closing the Gap identifies questions to ask families and then strategies to increase use of an AAC device in the non-school setting. Take a look! It may be helpful!

20 Great Podcasts for Educators

December 08, 2017, 6:09 PM GMT

microphone podcast icon Matt Miller from Ditch That Textbook shares 20 podcasts for educators to check out. He identifies iOS and Android apps to use if listening on mobile devices. The 20 he identifies are his personal recommendations or have been recommended to him by others.

AAC 101 Flipbook

December 06, 2017, 3:01 PM GMT

multi-colored flipbook image with 8 sections Carole Zangari of PrAACtical AAC shared the plans for creating a flipbook on success strategies for AAC users. It covers basic tips, including the need the have VOCAs nearby, aided language input, speaking style, expectations, facilitation, FAQs and Top 10 Tips. Check it out! It's easy to create and share.

Help Creating Accessible Documents

December 04, 2017, 3:55 PM GMT

Accessibility needs to be considered when creating materials, resources, and guidance documents. Here are cheatsheets on creating Office or Adobe files from the National Center on Disability and Access to Education that will be useful.

Assistive Technology Glossary

November 30, 2017, 4:10 PM GMT

open book The Assistive Technology Glossary is a new publication from the Center on Technology and Disability (CTD), PACER and FHI 360. It covers AT terms from Access to X-10 and is a great tool for parents and guardians to understand the language of AT.

Don't Throw Away Your Blue USB Intellikeys Keyboards!

January 03, 2018, 3:14 PM GMT

Intellikeys blue keyboard There is good news regarding the Intellikeys keyboards. The driver source code has been released by Ablenet and a group called ATMakers is working to make it available and functional for use again. Go to this website for more info and to follow progress.