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April 30, 2013
May ATIA Webinars:
Apps for reluctant writers,
Writing accommodations, & Social media use

We've got an exciting lineup of webinars for May! Join us to learn about apps to motivate reluctant writers, the latest information on decision making for writing accommodations, and how to build your professional development network through social media.

Do you have a looming deadline for completion of CEU requirements? ATIA has a solution. Every webinar includes complimentary CEUs!

Sharpen Your Social Media Skills

What do Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Blogging have to do with assistive technology? Plenty! These social media sites provide opportunities for learning emerging technologies, professional development, and connecting with other AT professionals and educators.

Join us to learn the strengths and benefits of each type of social media.

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (Note: All times are Eastern Time Zone)
Speaker: Cathy Hoesterey, AT Specialist, Bellevue School District

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Written Productivity Profile Updates

Are you involved with making informed writing accommodation decisions? Join Denise DeCoste, author, national presenter, and consultant to school districts across the country, to learn the latest research on handwriting, keyboarding, and writing pedagogy. The widely used Written Productivity Profile is in revision with plans to make it an online tool. Learn more about this and get evidence-based information on assessing writing accommodations.

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (Note: All times are Eastern Time Zone)
Speaker: Denise DeCoste, Consultant/Coach, Accessible Technology in Education.

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iPad and Writing: Apps for Reluctant Writers and Graphomotor Issues

Dealing with reluctant writers? Have students that can verbally express all their thoughts and ideas but freeze when they have a pencil in hand? What about students whose handwriting is so poor even they can't read what they wrote? This webinar will provide participants with a demonstration of writing, note-taking, speech to text, scanner and PDF annotator apps that can meet the needs of many struggling writers.

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (Note: All times are Eastern Time Zone)
Speakers: Donna Schneider, Assistive Tech Specialist/Special Education Teacher, iteachitech.com; Anna Berardo, Assistive Tech Specialist, iteachitech.com

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ATIA Online Professional Development Information
The 2013 Live Broadcast schedule has been posted with webinars scheduled through December 2013. Check out the Live Broadcast Webinar Directory for a full listing of webinars. Webinars are $49.00. Pricing includes handouts and complimentary CEUs. Sign-up for multiple webinars or multiple attendees at one time and receive a discount! NEW! Add Archived webinars to your registration for better discounts.
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