The A.T.TIPSCAST

Episode #106 features a brief discussion of a number of assistive technology tools Chris is thankful to have access to use for himself, to share with educators, and the can be used with students. http://attipscast.com

Episode #105 features a brief discussion about what to look for when evaluating storybook apps and an example of a quality storybook app. It also announces the first e-book from Night Light Stories. http://attipscast.com http://nightlightstories.net

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST features a recording of the events that transpired in the attic of the Bugaj household on a stormy night in October 2012 which involves electricity, a tablet computer, some spare parts, and (of course) some strategies that can help students. http://attipscast.com

This episodes describes ATEval2Go an iPad app designed to help professionals conduct assistive technology consultations and evaluations. http://bit.ly/ateval2go http://attipscast.com

Episode #102 of the A.T.TIPSCAST features a brief discussion of technical and practical uses of the digital storytelling site http://Britely.com. Miss Mel (Chris's wife) stars in a guest segment where she describes the uses and benefits of http://Britely.com. More information at http://attipscast.com

Episode #101 of the A.T.TIPSCAST features a brief discussion about what comes next in one's personal quest to learn more about the implementation of the Universal Design for Learning framework. http://attipscast.com

Episode #100 of the A.T.TIPSCAST features an audio version of all of the Assistive Technology Movie reviews done so far, previously only available as blog-only posts. These include all of the following: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol Moneyball The Hunger Games The Avengers This episode also features a bumper from Dr. Joy Zabala, the director of technical assistance at the Center for Applied Special Technologies and the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials who invites you to check out all the resources at http://aim.cast.org and let's you know you are listening to the A.T.TIPSCAST! http://attipscast.com

Episode #99 features a brief discussion of how digital literacy skills and appropriate technology practices can be ingrained into the habits of young students by introducing them to fictional stories at an early age. The episode also includes an interview and review by a rising second grader who read each of the books. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is supported by the International Society for Technology in Education who is the publisher of the Piano & Laylee Learning Adventures series. http://bit.ly/pianoandlaylee

Episode #98 features a discussion of how literacy skills can be improved by simply turning on the captions while watching television and other videos. This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. To learn about these products and their new suite of web apps go to http://texthelp.com. More at http://attipscast.com

Episode #97 features an interview with Becky Switalski, the National Buddy Walk Director for the National Down Syndrome Society, who shares some history, insights, and awesome experiences from annual Buddy Walk events.