Overview
Executive Functioning is a large category that covers working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Deficits in any area of Executive Functioning cause difficulties with learning, engagement, and behavior. With the increase in readily available technology, tools are at our fingertips to support each of these areas. Participants will review the areas of executive functioning and the areas that technology can support. This session will then focus on tools that can be utilized in the Chrome environment, including apps, extensions, add-ons, and websites that help individuals who struggle with executive functioning.Learning Objectives
- Identify the three areas of Executive Functioning.
- Identify at least three chrome apps that will support Executive Functioning deficits.
- Identify at least one skill deficit for each of the three categories of Executive Functioning and know how to match features of chrome tools to support this deficit.
- Learn how to utilize the Chrome Web Store to locate and install Chrome Extensions and Apps.
Speaker
Cassie Frost
Assistive Technology Specialist
Cassie Frost, M.Ed has been in the special education field for 14 years. She has taught in a variety of settings, including a residential treatment facility, an alternative middle/high school, and the public school system. Cassie’s focus has been on behaviors and emotions and how those can affect progress through the educational system. Her background in behavior and emotional needs of the individual student have lead her to look at technology and assistive technology in a unique way. Cassie is currently a full-time Assistive Technology Specialist in the public school system.
Cassie consults with students and adults in the area of behavior and assistive technology to identify and design systems of support that enable independence and improved emotional and behavioral outcomes.
Cassie has provided training at the state and national level, including Closing the Gap, the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), and is excited to present at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in summer 2019. She has experience working with individual districts as well as presenting at local, state, and national conferences focusing on assistive technology, social and emotional learning, and special education.
Cassie's background as a special education teacher gives her unique insight into the daily struggles of teachers and students and helps her create training that is viewed as fun, engaging, and most importantly, applicable to the current educational environment.
Speaker Non-Financial Relationship Disclosure: No
Number of hours: 1.5
Number of IACET CEUs: 0.2
Cassie Frost, M.Ed has been in the special education field for 14 years. She has taught in a variety of settings, including a residential treatment facility, an alternative middle/high school, and the public school system. Cassie’s focus has been on behaviors and emotions and how those can affect progress through the educational system. Her background in behavior and emotional needs of the individual student have lead her to look at technology and assistive technology in a unique way. Cassie is currently a full-time Assistive Technology Specialist in the public school system.
Cassie consults with students and adults in the area of behavior and assistive technology to identify and design systems of support that enable independence and improved emotional and behavioral outcomes.
Cassie has provided training at the state and national level, including Closing the Gap, the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), and is excited to present at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in summer 2019. She has experience working with individual districts as well as presenting at local, state, and national conferences focusing on assistive technology, social and emotional learning, and special education.
Cassie's background as a special education teacher gives her unique insight into the daily struggles of teachers and students and helps her create training that is viewed as fun, engaging, and most importantly, applicable to the current educational environment.
Speaker Disclosures
Speaker Financial Relationship Disclosure: NoSpeaker Non-Financial Relationship Disclosure: No
Strand
Mainstream & Web Accessible TechnologiesTarget Audience
Accessibility Professionals, Educators, Individuals with Disabilities, OTsExperience Level
AllContent Area
Professional Area
Live Broadcast Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 3:30 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneContinuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
Type: IACETNumber of hours: 1.5
Number of IACET CEUs: 0.2