Time to Change
Change. It’s constant. It’s subtle. It’s also dramatic. It’s as variable as we are. When I think of change, I am often reminded of the Classic1970’s Brady Bunch song …
Category: FETC Speaker
Superintendent of the Year: Joe Sanfelippo, Fall Creek School District
One of the nation’s most exciting and charismatic superintendents leads a district of just 850 students in rural Wisconsin — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Recounting his 2011 …
Using Universal Design to Make Learning About Ability, Not Disability
A discussion with Rachel Berger of Microsoft and Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota Rachel Berger, a Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities Assistive Technologies (AT) Specialist in Minnesota, will be presenting two sessions …
Practical Tools and Strategies for Storytelling
Edchat Interactive Led by Brianna Hodges Brianna Hodges, in a preview one of her FETC featured sessions, will enable you to leave with practical skills, tips, and a storytelling …
FETC 2020 Presenter Preview: Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
In this FETC Presenter Preview series, we’re revisiting some of our previous interviews with this year’s featured speakers. Follow along for a variety of insights on classroom and district-level …
Concentrating on the Fundamentals of Assistive Technology
A conversation with Patrick Turnage, Assistive Technology Coordinator Patrick Turnage, the Assistive Technology Coordinator at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, will be presenting the latest …
Assistive Technology Makes Strides Toward Better Accessibility and Inclusion
In the following interviews, two of the featured presenters in this content track provide a variety of insights into the ever-evolving world of assistive technology. Tech has been a …
Expert Roundtable: Dispelling the Myths and Misunderstandings About Dyslexia
Many educators and parents, including the readers of this blog, may know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This presents a good opportunity to explore this language-based learning challenge and …
Google Tools for Struggling Students, with Eric Curts
An EdChat Interactive with Eric Curts In a preview of his FETC presentation, Eric will lead a discussion on the many Google tools, apps, extensions, and features available to …
Supporting Diverse Readers with Digital Strategies
A Q&A with FETC presenter Michele Haiken FETC presenter Michele Haiken is a middle school English teacher, adjunct professor in literacy, and an author with a passion for everything in …