Organize Don’t Agonize – Digital Media & Smart Technology

1. Organize Don’t Agonize – Digital Media & Smart Technology Ronnie Skibicki Nina Wolfarth Judy Stewart Jennifer Lawrence

2. AGENDA • Overview of Barber National Institute • Planning for Technology – Process & Implementation • Deployment Strategy for Children and Adults • Apps and their use with various disciplines

3. GERTRUDE BARBER FOUNDER

4. CORPORATE OFFICE – ERIE, PA LOCATIONS IN PITTSBURGH & PHILADELPHIA

5. SERVICES FY2013

6. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Identify three steps to incorporate technology in service delivery programs • Identify three polices/procedures used in managing devices and apps • Identify three factors to consider in training staff and individuals and implementation of technology in the program environment

7. PLANNING FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY • Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities* *Federal Register, August 19, 1991

8. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PLAN • Incorporated into the Information Technology Plan to provide formalization • Governance: • Assistive Technology Device Committee: The Assistive Technology Committee (ATC) has been established to facilitate prioritization of IT investment strategies for the use of Assistive Technology for individuals served, including children and adults. • The ATC is comprised of: • Executive Vice President • Representatives from Children, Youth and Adult Programs • Parent representatives

9. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PLAN Role: • Review and approve final plan • Review and assist management in developing plan to take advantage of existing and emerging assistive technologies • Receive periodic reports and proposals for uses of and investment in technology. • Monitor performance to plan. • Funding to support further investments

10. Managing Technology

11. RATIONALE • Technology devices should be considered on an individual basis. The use of Assistive Technology is an option if the technology device will increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of the individual. Technology is encouraged to assist individuals.

12. PLANNING PROCESS • Ongoing Assessment • Annual Survey • Decision Making • Funding • Committees • Training • Collaborations • Projects • Future plans

13. PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTATION Inventory Control: • Technology Support staff maintain device inventory on a daily basis • Individually Owned vs. Agency Owned-Agreements • Agency devices are logged and assigned numbers • Accessories are logged • Annual Audits Storage: • iPads charged & synced nightly using power cart

14. Apps

15. Where Do Apps Come From? • Websites • Intermediate Unit/PaTTAN Assistive Tech staff • Internal staff • Technology Committees • App Store • Webinars • Parent/Education Magazines • Word of Mouth • Families

16. How Do We Choose the Right App? • Reviews • Recommendations by staff/therapists • Trial and Error • Evaluation Form

17. Speech Apps

18. BLA BLABLA APP Rating 4+ Free App Sound reactive app Slightest sound makes image on screen move Most images are faces Immediate feedback Powerful reinforcement Great visual Develops voice volume Encourages nonverbal persons to vocalize

19. GO TALK NOW APP Cost is $79.99 Simplicity of AAC devices with an iPad Adjustable page layouts Customizable navigation Pre-recorded and text to speech capabilities Three styles of communication pages Unique settings Unlimited pages Share via WiFi or Dropbox to any Mac or PC Blend video, music and actions to pages

20. COMPASS SOFTWARE-DYNAVOS APP Free 30 day trial Monthly subscription or annual fee AAC app that uses Boardmaker symbols Pre-programmed pages by age and ability level Works on core vocabulary Supports a number of access methods, including: direct touch, switch scanning, mouse, keyboard, and head tracking Planning guides

21. Occupational Therapy Apps

22. TOUCH & WRITE 4+ Rating Cost is $2.99 16 different writing textures Individualized word lists Letter styles found in classrooms High frequency words included Positive reinforcement Integrates visual, kinesthetic and simulated tactile modalities to enhance learning Based on best teaching practices Engaging & motivating Effective & fun

23. LETTER QUIZ Rating 4+ Cost is $1.99 Flashcards, identification, matching , reading & handwriting Letter identification Uppercase & Lowercase Practice handwriting Adjustable settings Added prompts Stylus or finger flow User friendly Moving dot for demonstration

24. Behavior Apps

25. BOOK CREATOR Rating 4 + Free App Multiple book sizes Import video, music & record speech within the app Draw & write within your books Easy editing features for all ages Read book via iBooks Share books Print books Publish books (Adapted Bicycling)

26. iMOVIE Rating 4+ Cost is $4.99 Easily share clip or portion of clips Trailer templates with graphics available Add videos or photos right from your Library Slow motion, fast forward, picture-in-picture, and split-screen effects Audio controls including trim, split, duplicate, and fade Share with friends Easy to use

27. Moving Into The Adult World

28. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/LITERACY • Desktop Computers • iPads • Projector • Cameras • Laptop/Netbooks

29. SUPPORT STUDENT ACADEMIC GOALS

30. RESEARCH TOPICS

31. LEISURE

32. GENERALIZING SKILLS Money skills Money Skills Grocery Shopping

33. BOOK CREATOR

34. SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION

35. LARGE GROUP INSTRUCTION

36. VIDEO MODELING SOCIAL STORIES

37. Moving Into the Community

38. CAREER SERVICES • Transitional Work Services (TWS) • Soft Skills Apps- Social Skills Sampler, Life Sampler • Math Apps- Cash Register, Calculator Pro • Safety Awareness- Work Sampler

39. SOCIAL SKILLS SAMPLER 4+ Rating Free App 7 categories with 62 videos How to teaching series Make assignments on individual needs Narrated with human quality Companion to the Functional Skills System

40. LIFE SKILLS SAMPLER & WORK SKILLS SAMPLER 4+ Rating Free App Contains 80 videos Takes learning into the community Part of the Signs and Words Series for teaching sign and word meanings User based needs

41. CASH REGISTER ULTIMATE EDITION 4+ Rating $4.99 Enter cash amounts View receipts Use of real money

42. CALCULATOR PRO 4+ Rating Free App Basic calculation or Scientific mode Access and check recent entries Memory buttons Swipe to edit numbers Fast performance Smoother user experience Free support

43. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT • Online research employment opportunities • Video modeling for interviews • Online application submission

44. ONLINE APPLICATION

45. VIDEO MODELING

46. INTERVIEWING SKILLS

47. Learning begins today.“We can’t change a student’s yesterday. But together, we can know where learning begins today and chart the best course toward the brightest possible tomorrow.”-Renaissance Learning Outcome Data

48. Why is Technology Important ? • Enhances independence • Making choices • Increase interest • Encourages Active Involvement • Social Awareness • Promoting Wellness activities • Independent Living • Increases Community Awareness • Interaction with Others-email, FB, social networking, Best Buddies

49. TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION • Photography • Social Networking • Internet Research • Current Events • Videography • Job Explorations

50. OUTCOMES • University of Buffalo Study: Digital Media • How do teachers with students of the most severe disabilities utilize digital tools for instruction? • What are the challenges in planning and concerns for classroom implementation by their teachers?