Talking With Tech show

Talking With Tech

Summary: Join Rachel Madel, Lucas Steuber, and Chris Bugaj as they discuss, demystify, and crack jokes about educational technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication!

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Podcasts:

 Talking With Tech Round Table: Core Words | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:52

In a small departure from form, the gang - Rachel, Chris, and Lucas - decided that they had so much to say about core words (especially after speaking to Jane Odom last week) that an interview wasn't even necessary. Let us know what you think about this format, as we're considering alternating between strictly educational content like this interspersed with thought leaders like those we normally have. Click here to visit the Patreon mentioned in the episode. Also, check out www.aaclivenow.com  to visit AAC Live Now (seriously, reach out to lucas@speechscience.org or call him at 541-952-1699 if you would either like to help or would LIKE help - spoiler alert, Lucas - or even one more member member of TWT - just may end up being your consultant).  ... and of course, as always, don't forget to rate, subscribe, and come join our the Facebook Page and Group, not to mention Twitter and Instragram. We'll only get better if we know what will benefit your practice!

 Jane Odom: Resources and Strategies for Successful AAC Instruction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:45

This week Rachel and Lucas are joined by the brilliant Jane Odom, director of PRC's LanguageLab! The conversation covers the importance of presuming competence, incorporating user interests and age-relevant material in AAC, PRC's LanguageLab and Realize Language, family and peer training, and specific instructional strategies for the classroom. Check it out - and if you like it, don't forget to rate us and subscribe on iTunes!

 Kevin Chaja: Using Augmented Reality to Teach Social Skills | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:20

In this episode Talking with Tech's Rachel Madel interviews Kevin Chaja of Color Black's Moment AR app to discuss brand new app that helps children with autism learn social skills. Also discussed: Clinical applications for augmented reality and the future of AR/VR in education.

 Erin Compton: Adopting Two Children with Cerebral Palsy and Getting Started With AAC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:28

Erin Compton is a mom to 13 children who blogs about family life, adoption, special needs and AAC learning. As a homeschool instructor she has over 20 years of experience working with young language learners. Through the recent adoption of two sons with cerebral palsy, the family has started on an AAC journey to find voices for their sons.

 Erek Engar: A Specific Language System First Approach to AAC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:22

Erek Engar joins Chris Bugaj to discuss an age-old (and controversial) question: Does the communication system - within reason - really even matter?

 Kathy Howery and the Lived Experience of Speaking Through a Device | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:33

Kathy Howery joins Chris Bugaj to discuss her research on the lived experience of AAC users. Afterward, the team comes back together to talk about the importance of human identity - and humor - in language use. Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe and share with your friends! If you'd like to support our work, we always appreciate any gesture via Patreon.

 Karen Owens of We Speak PODD | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:00

Karen Owens of We Speak PODD joins Rachel Madel for a conversation about parenting children with complex communication disorders. Meanwhile, the group discusses the nature of parents' relationships with both the schools and broader therapeutic systems and how they - and we - can be strong advocates for their children. Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe and share with your friends!

 Alex Pavtoulov and Ofir Harel of Olà Mundo: Their app Socky, Social Reciprocity in AAC, and Building Engaging Tools for ASD | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:09

Alex Pavtoulov and Ofir Harel of Olà Mundo join Rachel and Lucas to talk about Socky, a symbol-based two-way communication system for children with Autism as well as their parents and circle of support. The group also discusses social reciprocity in ASD and how to make therapy tools engaging. For more information about Olà Mundo and Socky, visit their site http://www.sockyapp.com and try out the app, which is available on both iOS and Android - and it's free! Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe and share with your friends! If you'd like to support our work, we always appreciate any gesture via Patreon at patreon.speechscience.org.

 Chris Gibbons of SmartBox: The Evolution of the Industry, International Developers' Dominance of our Field, Funding Models, and What the Future Holds | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:51

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber, Rachel Madel, and the long-list Chris Bugaj sit down and discuss international development in AAC before welcoming Chris Gibbons of SmartBox to the show. Chris shares beautifully about his many years of experience in the industry, the transition from intervention to the lab to the market, changes over time to the funding model - both good and bad - as well as Grid 3 and some thoughts on what's to come. For more information about Chris and SmartBox, be sure to visit https://thinksmartbox.com/ and - if you get a chance - catch him presenting at many related conferences such as ASHA, ATIA, ISAAC, and more. Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe and share with your friends! If you'd like to support our work, we always appreciate any gesture via Patreon.

 Tom Ladd of Smartstones on Carly Fleischmann, the Night of Too Many Stars, and Brain-Computer Interfaces | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:25

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Rachel Madel sit down with Tom Ladd of SmartStones and :prose and talk about everything from gesture-based communication to brain-computer interfaces (BCI) for augmentative communication. Plus we get to hear the story about how Carly Fleischmann is a user of their app - and how he was backstage to help facilitate a reschedule for her with Stephen Colbert and crew after her interview with Jon Stewart. For more information about SmartStones and :prose, visit speakprose.com - and don't forget to watch Carly Fleischmann's appearance on Night of Too Many Stars! Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe and share with your friends! If you'd like to support our work, we always appreciate any gesture via Patreon.

 Pearson's Q Interactive Team: The Past, Present, and Future of Tablet-Based Assessment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:20

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Rachel Madel sit down with Pearson's Dustin Wahlstrom, James Henke, and Kristen Getz to talk about their Q-Interactive  tablet-based assessment platform, the impact of the format change (if any) on clinical outcomes, and the current state of critical SLP assessments like the Goldman-Fristoe-3 (Spanish and English), the CELF-5, the PPVT-3, and others that are coming to the platform soon.  Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe, rate, and share!

 Kate Ahern: Thoughts, Tips, and Wisdom from an AAC Thought Leader | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:05

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Rachel Madel talk to the legendary Kate Ahern about her work with special populations, the importance of presumed competence, and the need to use every skill in our toolkit to properly serve kids - not just the high -tech ones - as well as the importance of learning from teachers. Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe, rate, and share!

 RJ Cooper: The Past, Present, and Future of Independent AT Manufacturers and the AT Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:10

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber goes one-on-one with seasoned assistive technology (AT) specialist RJ Cooper, from his early days doing it all himself to the future of the industry and the nature - logistically, philosophically, and ethically - of AT manufacturing. Meanwhile, Luke, Chris, and Rachel talk about plans for the ASHA convention and properly introduce themselves after now airing four back-to-back episodes that have launched Talking With Tech - leading up to live events at ASHA! For more information on RJ Cooper and Associates, see his store here and also the new email client he mentions in the podcast. Thanks for listening! As always, contact us at tech@speechscience.org with any feedback and make sure to subscribe, rate, and share!

 Pradeesh Thomas: Educational Technology & Its Role in Better Outcomes for Staff and Students | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:50

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber goes one-on-one with entrepreneur and angel investor Pradeesh Thomas, founder of both SmartEdTech and AlphaVista, now a member of hte Stepping Stones Group, about the present and future of educational technology, the impact that it can have on outocmes for both students and teachers, and EdTech internationally his perspective as an engineer, thought leader, and past staffing agency CEO.

 Bill Binko: DIY Assistive Technology, "Makers," & the Convergence of Assistive Technology and Universal Design | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:40

In this episode, Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Chris Bugaj interview Bill Binko of ATMakers (and much more) about his work in do-it-yourself assistive technology, the growth of the "maker" movement in our field, and the future of assistive technology when so many large companies focus increasingly on usability in electronics. For more information on Bill see http://atmakers.org/ - and thanks for listening! http://twt.speechscience.org/

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