Overview
Sharing is everything right? Wouldn't it be nice if a group of people could just sit down and share different apps that can be used on iOS, Android or Chrome? If you answered 'yes,' then this session is for you! Join us for this year's edition of the App Smackdown. In this session, participants will share with each other different apps that can be used with and/or by individuals with disabilities. This is a session for practitioners led by practitioners. Please no vendors! Come join us for a fast-paced and exciting experience for sharing your knowledge and learning with others. Bring your devices with you to share because this session is all about YOU!! The hour flies by so come ready to learn. The facilitators will compile a list of shared tools for future reference.
Learning Objectives
- Describe at least three different techniques for using iOS, Android, or Chrome apps.
- Describe at least three features of iOS, Android or Chrome apps.
- Identify at least three applications of different iOS, or Chrome apps.
Primary Strand
Education & Learning: Early Intervention - 12/Higher Education
Secondary Strand
Mainstream & Web Accessible Technologies
Target Audience
- Accessibility Professional
- ADA Coordinator
- Administrators
- AT Specialists
- Alternative Media Specialist
- Caregivers
- Communication Specialist
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Consultants/Trainers
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Disability Services
- Educators
- Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education
- Family Members
- Government/Non-Profit Agencies
- 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
- Transition Coordinator
- Visual Impairment Specialists
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level
Introductory
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
All
Session Delivery Format
In-person presentation with live-stream
Course Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2023 Conference on Thursday, February 2 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
Speaker/s:
Brian Wojcik
Assistive Technology Partnership, NE ATP Education Program Supervisor
Biography
Brian Wojcik currently works as the Education Program Supervisor for the Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership within the Nebraska Department of Education. He has worked previously as Special Education Faculty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and as the Coordinator of the Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center at Illinois State University. As an educator, Brian has been integrating technology to meet the needs of students with diverse learning needs for well over three decades. In his current position, Brian works to help educators build capacity for delivering quality AT services within Nebraska.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Brian Wojcik receives a salary from the Nebraska Department of Education as compensation for his work with the Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No
Christopher Bugaj
Loudoun County Public Schools, Inclusive Educational Experience Designer
Biography
Christopher R. Bugaj, MA CCC-SLP is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools. Chris co-hosts the Talking With Tech podcast featuring interviews and conversations about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and has hosted The A.T.TIPSCAST; a multi-award winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. Chris is the author of The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome For All, published by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Chris is the co-author of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year and The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools both of which are also published by ISTE. Chris co-authored two chapters for a book published by Brookes Publishing titled Technology Tools for Students with Autism. Chris co-produces and co-authors the popular Night Light Stories podcast which features original stories for children of all ages. Chris has presented over 550 live or digital sessions at local, regional, state, national and international events, including TEDx.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
International Society for Technology in Education - Publication Royalties & Conference Registration Fee Waiver; Smarty Ears - App Royalties and Former Podcast Sponsor; Texthelp - Former Podcast Sponsor & Sponsor of the #InclusiveRoadToISTE (ISTE 22); Don Johnston - Former Podcast Sponsor; Pearson - Former Podcast Sponsor; WPS - Former Podcast Sponsor; Smart Box - Former Podcast Sponsor; Double Time Docs - Former Podcast Sponsor; Speech Blubs - Former Podcast Sponsor; PicSeePal - Former Podcast Sponsor; Vooks - Former Podcast Sponsor; XceptionalLearning - Course Royalties; Sensational Brain - Course Royalties; Assistive Technology Industry Association - Registration Fee Waiver as Pre-Conference Seminar Presenter ; Future Educators Technology Conferences - Registration Fee Waiver; Loudoun County Public Schools - Full-time Salaried Position; Shenandoah University - Former Instructional Stipend.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
CAST AEM Center Advisor; Former Center for Technology & Disability Faculty; Brookes Publishing - Author; Former XceptionalEd Podcast Network Member; International Society for Technology in Education Member; Virginia Society for Technology in Education Member; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Member
Elisa Wern
Alachua County Public Schools, Occupational Therapist and Local Assistive Technology Specialist
Biography
Elisa Wern is an Occupational Therapist, with a Master’s degree in Special Education, and RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) with over 20 years of experience in pediatric therapy. She presents at a variety of state and national conferences including regional trainings, CEC, PATINS A2E, ATIA, OTAP/ECHO TIES Project, AOTA, CATE, and AAC in the Cloud. She receives a salary as the Local Assistive Technology Specialist for Alachua County Schools in Gainesville, Florida, where she coordinates AT services for the district, and serves as the Lead Occupational Therapist. In her spare work time she has a private practice, AT & OT Consulting and Coaching, supporting students and families primarily through teletherapy evaluations, consultations, and interventions. Through this practice she receives payment for therapy and assistive technology services as well as honorariums for some presentations. She also volunteers for AT Makers coordinating the Intellikeys Project. She is the co-author of a chapter with Sarah Gregory, in the recently published, Fundamentals of AAC: A Case-Based Approach to Enhancing Communication, for which they receive no compensation. She shares ideas and resources on Twitter @wernedat.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Elisa receives a salary from Alachua County Public Schools. She provides consultation to XceptionalLearning for OT Continuing Education. She receives honorariums from selects peaking presentations. While she is a book chapter author, she receives no royalties from that publication.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Elisa is a member of AOTA and CEC. She serves as a volunteer for many projects under ATMakers.org, especially the Intellikeys Revitalization Project.
Karen Janowski
EdTech Solutions Inc, Inclusive and Assistive Technology Consultant
Biography
Karen is an Inclusive and Assistive Technology Facilitator and President and owner of EdTech Solutions, Inc in Reading, MA, established in 2002. She co-moderates #ATChat on Twitter and co-authored Inclusive Learning 365, published by ISTE. Karen is passionate about supporting educators in their efforts to ensure all learners have access to the inclusive strategies, tools, and resources they need for success, independence, and empowerment.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Karen receive a salary from employment as President of EdTech Solutions, Inc, consulting fees from speaking and independent work, and publishing royalties as an author of Inclusive Learning 365.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Karen authors a blog at TeachingEveryStudent.blogspot.com for which she receives no compensation. She also volunteers as a co-organizer of various EdCamps.
Mike Marotta
Inclusive Technology Solutions, LLC, Inclusive Technology Evangelist
Biography
Mike is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the 2017 ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Mike is a nationally and internationally recognized presenter providing practical training to professionals interested in assistive and inclusive technology. In addition, Mike is an adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ) teaching Masters level educators in Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning. Mike is the Director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center and serves on both the CAST Accessible Educational Materials and Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) Advisory Boards. Mike is also the founder of EdcampAccess NJ and co-moderator of the weekly #ATchat Twitter chat. Mike is one of the co-authors of the ISTE book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. For details visit https://inclusive365.com/
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Disability Rights New Jersey (ATAC) - Part Time Salary position; Adjunct Professor - Ramapo College of New Jersey; New Hampshire Department of Education Grantee - Assistive Technology Connect Project; Michigan Statewide AT Capacity building grant with Alt+Shift Ed; Assistive Technology / Accessibility Consultation contract with Pearson; International Society for Technology in Education - Publication Royalties; National Professional Resources - Publication Royalties; Texthelp - Independent Consultant / Presenter; Don Johnston - Independent Consultant / Presenter; Assistive Technology Industry Association - Strand Advisor / Registration Fee Waiver; Future of Education Technology Conferences - Featured Speaker / Registration Fee Waiver
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
CAST National Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Center Advisory Board Member; CAST Center for Inclusive Technology in Education (CITES) Advisory Board Member; Former Center for Technology & Disability Faculty; International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Inclusive Learning Network Board Member; New Jersey Coalition for the Advancement of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology (NJCART) Board of Trustee Member