Is Common Core on your radar? Do you know that starting in the 2014-15 school year, Oklahoma will fully implement the Common Core State Standards? How will Common Core affect your students with disabilities? Our friends at Don Johnston are focusing specifically on that last question and have developed informational videos, live webinars, and a collection of helpful resources. Don Johnston Common Core Home Page.
Activity of the Month
If you are teaching ESY (Extended School Year) this summer, you might be interested in this resource from AbleNet: SPLASH ESY Program.
Amazing Apps!
Staring You StoryBooks is super fun! You can make your child or student the STAR of the show. In just a few simple swipes, you can create personalized story books that feature your child's face and name. You get one free book and the option to purchase more. Free from the iTunes Store.
Free Stuff
myMediaPlayer is a freeware download that allows you to create cause and effect activities on the computer for single switch users.
Grab Bag
Take a trip back to December 4, 1974, and watch this young man order a pizza using a computer for voice output. According to the news reporter, this was the first recorded telephone pizza order placed with an AAC device! Watch the video.
No Tech Corner
Do you still receive phone books? I do and they promptly end up in the recycle bin. Here is an easy card holder idea to try with your old or unused phone books.
Wishing you all the best!
Stefanie Olson
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
1600 N. Phillips 4502 E. 41st. St., 2J18 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Tulsa, OK 74135
