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S2: Ep 11 Elevating Literacy with Michael Arrigoni
Guest: Dr. Michael Arrigoni
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Episode Summary:vJoin us as we kick off our specialized programming series with Michael Arrigoni, a special education teacher extraordinaire at Cary-Grove High School. Michael spills the beans on his fascinating topic: boosting students' spoken and written communication skills by leveraging the power of assistive technology.
As Michael puts it, writing is the key to effective communication, and for students navigating Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC), mastering spelling, writing, and reading is paramount. Discover the nitty-gritty of Michael's approach. He shares how he harnesses the power of AI by challenging students to feed parts of speech into the enchanting Magic AI tool in Canva. But the real magic? The benefits are astounding!
Michael dishes on increased student engagement, a surge in writing mechanics across various subjects, and a spike in communication from both AAC users and speaking students. And brace yourself for the heartwarming impact: improved reading fluency, parents reporting heightened language skills at home, and students voluntarily diving into CANVA for more literary adventures. Tune in to learn how this innovative approach is not just about literacy—it's about autonomy, skill generalization, and shaping a future where students can confidently express themselves.
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By Teach in TenGuest: Dr. Michael Arrigoni
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @Michael_CG155Apple PodcastSpotify PodcastYoutube Podcast Videos
Episode Summary:vJoin us as we kick off our specialized programming series with Michael Arrigoni, a special education teacher extraordinaire at Cary-Grove High School. Michael spills the beans on his fascinating topic: boosting students' spoken and written communication skills by leveraging the power of assistive technology.
As Michael puts it, writing is the key to effective communication, and for students navigating Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC), mastering spelling, writing, and reading is paramount. Discover the nitty-gritty of Michael's approach. He shares how he harnesses the power of AI by challenging students to feed parts of speech into the enchanting Magic AI tool in Canva. But the real magic? The benefits are astounding!
Michael dishes on increased student engagement, a surge in writing mechanics across various subjects, and a spike in communication from both AAC users and speaking students. And brace yourself for the heartwarming impact: improved reading fluency, parents reporting heightened language skills at home, and students voluntarily diving into CANVA for more literary adventures. Tune in to learn how this innovative approach is not just about literacy—it's about autonomy, skill generalization, and shaping a future where students can confidently express themselves.