Overview

Data is a powerful tool, especially when deciding if a student should continue on their current path or if it is time to change course. It's important to consistently track data from a variety of sources, including assistive technology and classroom instruction, so that you and your team are on the same page about student performance. We will dive into effective practices for utilizing the scientific method to design data collection and how to transform qualitative information into data during this session. To effectively present findings to the team, digital methods to create easily understood visuals will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

First Learning Objective: Recommend two or more impactful presentation methods that can be used to present data to an audience with varying backgrounds.
Second Learning Objective: Identify one or more digital platforms to transform anecdotal evidence into quantifiable data.
Third Learning Objective: Discuss three metrics to measure the effectiveness of assistive technology tools.

Primary Strand

Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education

Secondary Strand

Secondary same as primary

Target Audience

• Accessibility Professional
• Administrators
• AT Specialists
• Alternative Media Specialist
• Caregivers
• Communication Specialist
• Consultants/Trainers
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Disability Services
• Educators
• Family Members
• Instructional Technologist
• Media Specialist
• Occupational Therapists
• Paraprofessionals
• Physical Therapists
• Rehab Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Special Education Educators
• Teachers of the Visually Impaired
• Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Visual Impairment Specialists

Experience Level

Introductory

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Birth - PreK; Elementary - Secondary (K-12)

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2022 Conference on Friday, Jan 28: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs

ASHA CE Information:
Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: November 15, 2022

This course is also offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.

This course was approved by CRCC for CRC CEUs and was included in the ATIA 2022 Virtual Event series. The ATIA 2022 Virtual Event CRC series offering was available from January 25, 2022 through January 24, 2023. 

Speaker/s:

Christina Maragioglio, MS

Da Vinci Collaborative, Director of Technology and Learning

Biography

Christina Maragioglio is on a mission to help establish educational equity through the use of technology. As the Director of Technology and Learning at The Da Vinci Collaborative, she coordinates Assistive Technology Services with a variety of school districts across Long Island, NY. By partnering with students, parents, and school districts, Christina assists in providing access to new technologies and training on their use both inside and outside the classroom. Christina has a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, during which she focused on the design of assistive devices for children on the Autism spectrum. From her engineering background, Christina also enjoys developing STEAM courses for students as well as bringing her unique perspective and problem-solving strategy into the education space.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Christina Maragioglio receives a salary from Da Vinci Collaborative, where she is the Director of Technology and Learning.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

Amy Ginty

Da Vinci Collaborative, Director of Curriculum and Training

Biography

Amy Ginty is the Director of Curriculum and Training at Da Vinci Collaborative and serves as a Master Trainer for in-house staff development. Amy joined the Da Vinci team in 2005 after working in the public school system providing Academic Intervention Services in Reading. She is a certified Reading Specialist and General Educator who holds certifications in a multitude of diagnostic reading programs that include multisensory Orton-Gillingham methodologies, metacognitive comprehension practices, executive function coaching, and literacy-centered activities.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Amy Ginty receives a salary from Da Vinci Collaborative, where she is the Director of Curriculum and Training.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No