TFE Publications Blog
The TFE Publications Blog hosts the latest news in Assistive Technology. Grab the latest publications right here!
Customers and guests are welcome to signing an account with this blog to stay up to date, post comments and read the latest feeds. Take advantage and register now.
STC TechNotes by Pacer Center
Upcoming Workshops
Creation Station: Marbled Masterpieces
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – PACER Center, register
Create beautiful marbled paper for writing, journaling, or giving as an original Valentine’s Day gift! Come join the fun as we spray shaving cream, squish it with vibrant colors, and create wonderful works of art! (We’ll be using food coloring, which will stain clothing, so please dress accordingly.) Continue reading…
Teens Succeeding with Technology
The Teens Succeeding with Technology Program utilizes innovative web-based technologies and resources to help high school students with disabilities transition successfully to post-secondary education and careers.
Through online trainings and activities, such as e-mentoring and resource mapping, students explore post-secondary options with an emphasis on technical careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.
Hands-on training is provided for students to learn about assistive technology and other accommodations that can help them achieve greater academic and personal success.
Throughout the program, students are given opportunities to build self-advocacy skills that can help them successfully pursue post-secondary education and careers. By the end of the school year, students have created a personal transition plan which they formally present to their teachers, peers, and PACER staff.
This project is funded by a Carl D. Perkins Federal Grant.
Source: Pacer Center
Upcoming Workshops
Tech for Girls: My Messy Little Experiments
Webinar: Intro to Assistive Technology and Lending Library Resources in Minnesota
Thursday, January 28th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – PACER Center, register
This Webinar, made possible by a grant from the Minnesota STAR Program, will introduce participants to assistive technology. Come find out how technologies can help learners read, write, play and much more. Participants from around the state are invited to attend and discover resources including demonstration and loan programs that provide a chance to try things before making a purchasing decision.
Kurzweil 3000 Version 11 Foundations
Wednesday, February 10th, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – PACER Center, register
This workshop is designed for general educators, special educators, SLPs, OTs, AT specialists, paraprofessionals and parents who support students with learning disabilities and are new to (or have limited experience with) Kurzweil 3000.
This workshop is sponsored by Cambium Learning Technologies. Registration is $225.00. Workshop fee includes light breakfast, lunch, all workshop materials and Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Learn Station Web license valued at $395.00. The promotion is limited to 2 free software copies per school district.
Journal of Special Education Technology
Click here to read a few articles on special education technology.
ChatterVox for Educators
Although the ChatterVox was developed for people with voice disabilities to assist with voice
amplification (volume) we have noticed a trend in many schools that have purchased one for a
teacher with a voice disability. They call back and order more for teachers with no voice disabilities.
Why is this? Why is it that every Statue of Liberty tour guide uses a ChatterVox? Why are major
universities, high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools budgeting for additional
ChatterVox purchases? The answer is simple – ChatterVox in the classroom is a win-win proposition
for both teachers and students. Continue reading…
Happy Holidays from Cambium Learning Technologies
On behalf of Cambium Learning Technologies I would like to extend our best wishes to and your families for a healthy and happy holiday and prosperity in the New Year.
The holidays are always a great time for families to reconnect and spend time reflecting on the past while anticipating the arrival of 2010. Cambium Learnng Technologies has a great activity for families to share in over the holiday break that will serve as an interesting and rewarding writing project for your students. Continue reading…