been under-utilized partially because there are so many permutations that one has to consider in selecting the appropriate mount. Key Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to identify the 5 involved when submitting a mounting solution request. 12:30 1:30 Lunch & Raffle Drawing Vaquero Ballroom – – 1:30 2 Exhibit Hall Vaquero Ballroom – – 2:00 3:15 Concurrent Sessions – #901 Digital Secretary”: Using Technology to Manage Time and Tasks “My Presenter: Shelley Haven Strands: Education, Employment, Cognition AZ Ballroom VI For both students and employees, productivity hinges on effectively managing three things: What to do, Where to be, and When. This deceptively simple task can seem insurmountable for individuals with weak working memory, planning, and time management skills: students may rely on parents and teachers as their “executive functions”; adults may be viewed by employers as under-productive. This session will show how to use technology in the role of secretary” to stay on time, on task, “digital and in control of responsibilities more independently. Examples will range from simple 3-column task boards for kids to robust task management apps for high schoolers and adults. We will also examine strategies necessary to make these tools effective. Key Learning Outcomes Describe features (capabilities) to consider when designing a time and task management system Explain the role of and as well as benefits “contexts” “tagging” Explain why task management are most effective when coupled with sound planning strategies #902 *Making Sense of Assistive Technology in All Environments* Presenter: Raymond PhD Strands: Education, Service Delivery *Session Approved by DHS AZ Ballroom VII Educators often struggle with determining which assistive technology would best benefit their students. Many find themselves trying to help the student, learn the devices themselves, assimilate the devices into the curriculum, create lessons that can follow the students outside of the classroom, and teach the rest of the class. This process can be quite overwhelming! This presentation presents best practices for assistive technology adoption and integration that have been developed in schools, homes, and therapy centers throughout the United States. Within the discussion of best practices, several approaches to professional development will also be discussed. Key Learning Outcomes
been under-utilized partially because there are so many permutations that one has to consider in selecting the appropriate mount. Key Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to identify the 5 involved when submitting a mounting solution request. 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch & Raffle Drawing – Vaquero Ballroom 1:30 – 2 Exhibit Hall – Vaquero Ballroom 2:00 – 3:15 Concurrent Sessions #901 “My Digital Secretary”: Using Technology to Manage Time and Tasks Presenter: Shelley Haven Strands: Education, Employment, Cognition AZ Ballroom VI For both students and employees, productivity hinges on effectively managing three things: What to do, Where to be, and When. This deceptively simple task can seem insurmountable for individuals with weak working memory, planning, and time management skills: students may rely on parents and teachers as their “executive functions”; adults may be viewed by employers as under-productive. This session will show how to use technology in the role of “digital secretary” to stay on time, on task, and in control of responsibilities more independently. Examples will range from simple 3-column task boards for kids to robust task management apps for high schoolers and adults. We will also examine strategies necessary to make these tools effective. Key Learning Outcomes Describe features (capabilities) to consider when designing a time and task management system Explain the role of “contexts” and “tagging” as well as benefits Explain why task management are most effective when coupled with sound planning strategies #902 *Making Sense of Assistive Technology in All Environments* Presenter: Raymond PhD Strands: Education, Service Delivery *Session Approved by DHS AZ Ballroom VII Educators often struggle with determining which assistive technology would best benefit their students. Many find themselves trying to help the student, learn the devices themselves, assimilate the devices into the curriculum, create lessons that can follow the students outside of the classroom, and teach the rest of the class. This process can be quite overwhelming! This presentation presents best practices for assistive technology adoption and integration that have been developed in schools, homes, and therapy centers throughout the United States. Within the discussion of best practices, several approaches to professional development will also be discussed. Key Learning Outcomes
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