Speakers: Mike Marotta, Assistive Technologist, Private Consultant and Kirk Behnke Senior Education Specialist Region 4 Education Service Center
Earn 1 Contact Hour
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Overview:
Did you know that 22% of US schools now use Chromebooks for students to complete tasks. How does this impact struggling students? In this webinar, we will explore an array of Google Chrome apps and extensions that could be beneficial to ALL students. By leveraging the power of this common browser, we can make significant customization to meet the needs of struggling students. Areas covered will include: reading, writing, brainstorming, and organization.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn about the difference between a Google App and Extension and how to install these into their browser for access.
2. Participants will identify built-in features of Chrome which allow for student customization needs.
3. Participants will acquire resources to meet student needs using the Chrome browser in the areas of: reading, writing, brainstorming and organization.
Speaker Bios:
Mike Marotta has been an innovator in the field of assistive technology for over 20 years. Starting as a provider of direct services in his first professional jobs, Mike has transitioned to a leadership role within the assistive technology community that has seen him impacting not only service provision but systems change activities and pre-service training for new professionals. He has worked with Kirk Behnke in the development and delivery of the Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
Kirk Behnke is the Senior Education Specialist for Special Education Solutions at Region 4 ESC and is the Lead Facilitator for the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN). He holds a Master's of Education degree from Temple University and a certificate in Assistive Technology Applications from the University College in Dublin, Ireland. He also possesses a credential as an Assistive Technology Professional from RESNA. Kirk developed the "Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP) for California State University, Northridge and has presented since 1989 at national AT and disability conferences throughout the US and overseas with a high concentration of Assistive technology, accessible curriculum design in both live training and online curriculum venues regarding AT, universal design and web 2.0 tools.
End Date: 9/30/17
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