Bright+Spots!

=Bright Spots= ====This page will be used to share bright spots, or happy stories! Just add your story at the end of the list or the top of the list! Be sure to give yourself credit!====

After the conversation about Precision Training. . . I downloaded the GiantTimer app (free for the iPad!). I used it the next day as I started a new Communication Circle for a student I'll call Alice. Alice and two friends met in her classroom, and we started out by practicing icon sequences for modal verbs (Do I? Can he? Will they? Should we?). The students were all doing pretty well, but they were slow, and clearly needed practice. We introduced the GiantTimer - I set it for 10 seconds. After a few trials, the peers were able to 'Beat the Buzzer', creating the sequence in less than 10 seconds!! Then it was Alice's turn - I started to increase the timing, but shook her head no. After a few trials, using a Head Mouse, she was also successful in creating 2 and 3 icon sequences before the buzzer (samples: Will I? Can I go? Did he?) They LOVED trying to Beat the Clock. Next time, I'm going to change the sound effect - there are some great ones out there!
 * Using GiantTimer app to develop motor automaticity!**


 * Submitted by: Dr. Caroline Ramsey Musselwhite**

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 * One participant shared a story about showing Tarheel Reader to a group. Everyone was so excited about it, and found that it would really support their students. They were even MORE excited when they saw the wonderful adaptations and accommodations that are built-in. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in action! If this is YOUR story, please add to it, and add your name!**=====