A Must Read: The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome For All! by Chris Bugaj

In keeping with my resolution of bettering myself both personally and professionally, I've made a promise to read more this year, and the book, The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome for All! by Chris R. Bugaj sits at the top of my books to read.

 

My previous post, The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team, highlighted Bugaj's other book and is another must-read if you haven't delved in already. Be sure to click the link above for more information. 

The New Assistive Tech is a catalyst for breaking down walls between special education and general education, and with the desire to support educators in realizing they possess and can build upon the technical knowledge which can be used to support students with disabilities. Bugaj shifts the focus also onto school districts who often struggle to develop consistent practices for meeting the assistive needs of special education students. Strategies and information presented in this book will help public school educators select, acquire and implement technology to help all students, with particular emphasis on those with special needs.
Book highlights include:

• Details how an educational team can request assistance to determine technology needs.
• Explains how to conduct and document assessments to help an educational team make informed decisions about technology needs.
• Describes a proactive approach to professional development for individuals and for those who train others on the use of technology.
• Assists individuals or teams in creating an action plan for developing a culture of inclusion.
• Interweaves stories, songs and other exciting features to make learning fun!

About the Author
Chris Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology

Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, Virginia, and co‐author of The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools (ISTE). He hosts the award-winning podcast A.T.TIPSCAST; has presented over 200 sessions at local, national and international events; and has designed and instructed online courses on assistive technology.

Cost
The book can be pre-ordered through the ISTE website. 

ISTE members pay $26.22 and non-ISTE members pay $34.95

Be sure to get your hands on a copy today!