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Welcome to marciaoat, This is a continuing work in progress so come back as often as you like. Bear with me as it seems like I am under constant construction. Early feedback has been great and there are soooooo many great resources on the web to share! This site has been designed to support teachers using technology resources to support struggling students as they learn. Since I use these abbreviations all the time I'll put them here up front. IT: Instructional Technology AT: Assistive Technology, a mandated IDEA/ IEP driven consideration

Students who struggle with learning may benefit from a range of tools. These may be supplied through the classroom, the IT system or through special services depending on student needs. Tech items may be a mix of low and high tech solutions. Low tech items may include a study guide, pencil grips, lined paper, or a calculator. IT supports may include keyboard based writing or accessing the multiple formats that digital materials can take to teach content as words, pictures, videos or interactives. If a student qualifys for special services, the technoloy may be included in their IEP plan as part of assistive technology consideraton. This may include communication devices, NIMAS print materials, word predicting software or portable keyboards for writing. This site is collecting resources that students may need to help them engage with learning in new and more effective ways. Let the journey begin. Picture by: airdiogo, Flickr Creative Commons