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2/7/2024 Julia Pearce  4:30 PM Are you using Chromebooks with students? Here is something from the QIAT listserv you may find useful. Here's a list of what you can do on a Chromebook Touchpad and how to do it. And Control Alt Achieve has some cool free posters you can download. support.google.com Use your Chromebook touchpad - Chromebook Help You can use your Chromebook's touchpad to right-click, switch between.tabs,.and more. Here's how it works: controlaltachieve.com 10 Chromebook Touchpad Tips and FREE Poster Although I use a Bluetooth mouse any chance I get, there are times when I am mouse-less. I might be on the go, or on a plane, or just somewh... (127 kB)

2/12/2024 Robert Woodbury  9:36 AM Have you ever considered AT as a behavior management tool?  I had an exchange with an elementary resource teacher this week that got me thinking along these lines.  Here is another AT Tool of the Week message about how AT can improve student off-task behavior in class by making academic tasks more engaging and accessible.  Feel free to share with anyone who might need to hear this. (edited)  Julia Pearce  7 days ago Something to think about. thanks~

1/24/2024 Cheri Blue  2:16 PM What iPad case have you found to be the most protective for kids who sometimes throw devices? Erek Engar - Davis  1 month ago I swear by these:    out of 350 ipads we’ve broken 2 and you can clean the screen, and you can easily replace them if they are worn:  Amazon.com: BMOUO Kids Case for New iPad 10.2 2021/2020/2019 - iPad 9th/8th/7th Generation Case for Kids, with Built-in Screen Protector, Shockproof Handle Stand Kids Case for iPad 10.2" (9th/8th/7th Gen) - Blue : Electronics (edited)  Shana Miller I always buy these but they are pricey. https://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Defender-Case-iPad-7th/dp/B07XL4XSPB/ref=sr_1_4?crid[…]03738&sprefix=ipad+9th+gen+otter+defernder%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-4 amazon.com Amazon.com: OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad 7th, 8th & 9th Gen (10.2" Display - 2019, 2020 & 2021 version) - BLACK Amazon.com: OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad 7th, 8th & 9th Gen (10.2" Display - 2019, 2020 & 2021 version) - BLACK Robert Woodbury  1 month ago If students are just throwers, then I think the chunky foam cases from amazon work great for the price.  The only issues I've had with them are students who directly attack the screen with blunt objects or with their teeth, shoes, etc.. and I'm not sure if ANY screen out there can protect against direct attacks to the screen with blunt force.