Kim Zajac is an SLP and audiologist is a Communication Specialist in Norton Public Schools in Massachusetts, working with grades 6-12. Kim is also an associated professor at Emerson and is a member of the board of MassCUE, the Massachusetts chapter of ISTE. Kim shares some of her strategies for making teaching and therapy sessions more inclusive, interactive, and engaging for all students!
Before the interview, Chris and Rachel discuss some takeaways from ASHA 2023, including increased discussions about MTSS in school districts. Rachel shares about a session by Tiffanie Joseph (nigh.functioning.autism) that was a highlight, as well as some of her takeaways from that session!
Key ideas this week:
🔑 Kim takes a student-driven approach that addresses the student’s goals, but in a more experiential way, such as creating a board game with a group to work on things like grammar and higher order thinking.
🔑 Students often are more motivated to work in class when they have an authentic problem to solve, and it often helps students to reflect on themselves and their future in ways they would not with a more abstract question.
🔑 Kim uses self assessment rubrics to help students keep track of the goals they are working on. Sometimes, when they have the skill mastered, Kim will add a group mate for the student to track as well. She will also use rubrics to grade the projects the students create.
Links from this week's episode:
MassCue - masscue.org
Vocaroo - https://vocaroo.com/
Adobe Firefly - https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html
MidJourney - https://www.midjourneyai.ai/
BlueWIllow - https://www.bluewillow.ai/
Dall-E 2: https://openai.com/dall-e-2
Gimkit - gimkit.com
Kahoot - kahoot.com
Innovator’s Compass - innovatorscompass.org
Mary Howard: ChatGPT Guide for Educators - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200832186-the-chatgpt-guide-for-educators
Donnie Pearce: Tips for Integrating AI in the Classroom - https://www.amazon.com/50-Strategies-Integrating-into-Classroom/dp/B0C5G74W4N
Brandi Lee Wentland: Strategies for AAC Collaboration with Behavior Analysts, SLPs, & More
Supporting AAC Users with Aggressive Behaviors
Meghan Betz: Improving Collaboration & Communication with Parents & Teachers
Kelly Key: Supporting Core Words & AAC Implementation School District Wide
Gail Van Tatenhove: Aging and its Possible Impact on AAC Users
Charlotte DiStefano: Researching ASD and Complex Communication Needs
Productivity “Hacks” to Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Collaboration - Part 3
Productivity “Hacks” to Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Collaboration - Part 2
Productivity “Hacks” to Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Collaboration - Part 1
ABCs of AAC - Part 2 (Earn CEU Credit)
ABCs of AAC - Part 1 (Earn CEU Credit)
The Golden Rules of AAC Competency - Part 2 (Earn CEU Credit)
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Small Talks with Erin Sheldon, Kelly Fonner, Lance McLemore, & Mo Buti
Brian Whitmer: Supporting Open & Free AAC Symbols, Communication Boards, & More
Alyssa Hillary Zisk: Adults With Autism Who Use AAC Part-Time
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