Assistive Technology
Over the past decade, many stand-alone assistive technologies, like text-to-speech and speech-to-text, have become embedded into our everyday devices - interactive screens, iPhones and iPads, apps, and websites. That integration allows for independent access to information and learning for students with learning differences. We recognize the importance of identifying opportunities in this field to provide the most advanced learning opportunities for our students and staff.
We’ve learned that technology can enhance Orton-Gillingham instruction by leveraging the individualized, diagnostic-prescriptive, and multisensory aspects of lessons, which are hallmarks of the approach.
Over the past several years, TSS’s Orton-Gillingham Fellow Theresa Collins and Chief Technology Integrator and CE/AOGPE Sharon Plante collaborated to develop a technology framework as an instructive and assistive tool, following the traditional O-G approach in small classroom settings. Combined, they have presented at more than 20 school campuses and industry conferences nationwide.
Sharon Plante really knew her stuff. She answered all of our questions and
the presentation was insightful and seamless.
Congratulations to Sharon Plante for being published in Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) ATOB Volume 14, Assistive Technology for Literacy ! You can access her article, Enhancing Structured Literacy™ Instruction with Educational Technology here.
For the full publication please visit https://www.atia.org/home/at-
If you weren't able to attend any of our tech webinars, you can check them out here.
Unlocking Keynote
Quick Tips and Tools for Engaging Students in Reading Instruction Through Educational Technology
Chutes and Ladders of the Writing Process
Quick Tips and Tools for Note-Taking with Educational Technology
Thank you for yesterday's Engaging Students in Reading Instruction Through Educational Technology webinar. You covered a lot of ground in 20 short minutes! I'm also very impressed with the CoLAB's outreach to your community...and beyond.
-Fred Sisk US Director of Education Technology and Curriculum Innovation, Jemicy School