SETSIG's Announcements

SETSIG Spring – Summer 2010 Newsletter is Now Available

setsig — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:27:19 +0000

SETSIG is pleased to announce the Spring – Summer 2010 Newsletter is now available. This newsletter contains an article about different models of AT professional development, information related to SETSIG Activities at ISTE 2010 and a series of updates on other SETSIG activities. The newsletter can be found on our wiki at http://setsig.iste.wikispaces.net/SETSIG+Newsletters.

June Topical Discussion – SETSIG Tips for Getting the Most Out Of ISTE 2010!

setsig — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:30:15 +0000

Come discover and share tips for getting the most out of ISTE 2010 with tips from SETSIG. This month’s discussion will provide a variety of tips to allow attendees to enhance and target their experiences at ISTE 2010.

Come Join Us at http://www.iste-community.org/group/setsig/forum/topics/setsig-tips-for-getting-the

We look forward to talking with you!

May Topical Discussion: Professional Development- What is working for you?

setsig — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:36:34 +0000

There are very few who would say that learning new things is a burden. Everyone wants to learn something new. Everyone covets new strategies, new skills, new research or new techniques that will enhance abilities and ultimately make life easier. However, finding the time to learn something new is a constant challenge. Everyday responsibilities like soccer practice, gymnastics, dance, wrestling, Tae Kwan Do, homework, preparing meals, listening to Sis on the phone complain about Mom, and more steal the precious time one has to learn something new. When those responsibilities aren’t soaking up the time and a few free minutes do roll around we’re desperate to spend those minutes doing something relaxing; something fun. Everyday responsibilities meshed with the desire to do something personally fulfilling leave little time for professional development. For the rest of May, let’s take a look at some effective methods of delivering and participating in professional development.

Lead by: Christopher Bugaj

Come join our discussion at http://www.iste-community.org/group/setsig/forum/topics/professional-development-what

SETSIG Seeks Volunteers for UDL Playground at ISTE 2010

setsig — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:59:32 +0000

SETSIG is seeking volunteers to help with the UDL Playground at ISTE 2010 on Tuesday, June 29th. Please note the positions sought below:

Volunteer Duties:

Greeter Welcome visitors; ascertain their interest/experience with UDL and direct them to an appropriate Station/Guide

Guides Interact with visitors; demonstrate selected resources available on the UDL Playground -SETSIG WIKI website

Helpers Put up and change signage for each UDL Spotlight Presentation. Attend to Popcorn and Peanuts. Help with Whiteboard Interactive and Videos. In addition to UDL Spotlight Presentations, it is planned to have a whiteboard for providing hands on activities for attendees.

Lunch will be provided to volunteers. Please fill out the information regarding Lunch preferences.

To sign up, please visit the following link:

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AStjgCGpod3yZHB2c2hwc185cnFwaDZnZmo&hl=en

Topical Discussion – Teaching Math to All Students

setsig — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:50:04 +0000

Please come an join us for our April Topical Discussion entitled, Teaching Math to All Students led by Kathleen McClaskey. Here is a brief description:

What are the eight learning areas in mathematics? What evidenced-based instructional interventions can be employed to support the continuum of learner differences in these eight areas? How can online tools support student learning in math? Participants are invited to learn about how to apply interactive simulations and online tools to what evidenced-based research indicates are the most effective interventions in math. Using evidenced-based recommendations made by the Institute of Education Sciences and the MISTM project, learn how online math simulations and interactive tools can support math instruction while improving student learning

The discussion can be accessed at the following link:

http://www.iste-community.org/group/setsig/forum/topics/math-and-technology-teaching

Webinar: Math & Technology: Bringing Research to Practice

setsig — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:51:38 +0000

What are the eight learning areas in mathematics? What evidenced-based instructional interventions can be employed to support the continuum of learner differences in these eight areas? How can online tools support student learning in math? In this presentation, participants are invited to learn about how to apply interactive simulations and online tools to what evidenced-based research indicates are the most effective interventions in math. Using evidenced-based recommendations made by the Institute of Education Sciences and the MISTM project, participants will learn how online math simulations and interactive tools can support math instruction while improving student learning.

Presenter: Kathleen McClaskey

Wednesday, Aptil 14, 2010
1 pm Pacific / 2 pm Mountain / 3 pm Central / 4 pm Eastern

Sign Up at : http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/WebinarSeries/20092010Webinar/Math_Technology_Bringing_Research_to.htm

SETSIG Winter-Early Spring Newsletter is Now Available!

setsig — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:39:51 +0000

SETSIG is pleased to announce the Winter-Early Spring Newsletter is now available. This newsletter contains an article on the relationship between UDL and STEM skills by James Basham and a series of updates on SETSIG activities. The newsletter can be found on our wiki at http://setsig.iste.wikispaces.net/SETSIG+Newsletters.

February/March Topical Discussion: Response to Intervention (RTI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Assistive Technology (AT): How to Connect the Dots

setsig — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:03:58 +0000

Come join SETSIG in its topical discussion for February entitled: Response to Intervention (RTI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Assistive Technology (AT): How to Connect the DotsResponse to Intervention (RTI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Assistive Technology (AT): How to Connect the Dots.

This topical discussion is lead by Dave Edyburn.

As states implement Response to Intervention (RTI) models, it is essential to clarify the relationship of RTI to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Assistive Technology (AT). In particular, educators must decide how and when poor academic performance will trigger appropriate technology interventions. Join the conversation to share resources and perspectives on the relationships between RTI, UDL, and AT.

Join the discussion at http://www.iste-community.org/group/setsig/forum/topics/response-to-intervention-rti, February 15 – March 5. 2010.

SETSIG Seeking Help!

setsig — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:20:26 +0000

Hello Fellow SETSIG Members!

The SETSIG Board is hard at work again improving the features and benefits of SETSIG. As part of this process, we are seeking to form a Communication Committee that is comprised of several different Communication Channel Coordinators (CCC). Each CCC is a board appointed position and is responsible for a specific set of communication channels that SETSIG uses to communicate with its members. The committee will meet (virtually via skype or phone conference) monthly to coordinate communication amongst the CCCs. This is a great way to participate in the activities of SETSIG!

Below are the three CCCs for which there are openings:

Dynamic Content CCC
Coordinates the following Communication Channels:

SETSIG Announcements Blog
SETSIG Blog
SETSIG Calendar

Responsibilities Include:

Creates posts to the SETSIG Announcement Blog
Creates posts to the SETSIG Blog
Creates posts to the SETSIG Calendar
Moderates comments on the SETSIG Announcement Blog and SETSIG Blog

Newsletter CCC
Coordinates the following Communication Channels:

Newsletter

Responsibilities Include:

Recruits featured article for the newsletter
Prepares newsletter on a quarterly basis

Social Media CCC
Coordinates the following Communication Channels:

SETSIG Twitter
SETSIG Delicious
SETSIG Flickr
SETSIG Facebook (TBD)

Responsibilities Include:

Tweets, Retweets, and replies on Twitter on behalf of SETSIG
Actively posts to the SETSIG Delicious account; monitors SETSIG Delicious network
Coordinates SETSIG Activity on Flickr
Posts and Moderates on SETSIG Facebook Group or Page (TBD)

Should you have any questions or would like to indicate your interest, please email Brian Wojcik (setsig@gmail.com). We look forward to hearing from you!

Brian

PS – Don’t forget to follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/setsig

Brian W. Wojcik, MS.Ed., ATP
SETSIG Vice President
setsig@gmail.com
Skype: bwwojci
Twitter: http://twitter.com/bwwojci

December Topical Discussion Focuses on Tools to Support Writing

setsig — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:20:32 +0000

SETSIG is excited to launch the second topic in its monthly topical discussion series. Each month SETSIG will lead a featured discussion on a relevant topic related to using technology with students with diverse learning needs. This month, the topic is “Writing Tools: Resources for Students to Use”. Please join us in the ISTE Community http://www.iste-community.org/group/setsig/forum/topics/writing-tools-resources-for to participate!

Come lend you voice in addressing these and other questions. We look forward to your contributions!

PS – Don’t forget to follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/setsig