This is a series of podcasts that will each cover a process of teaching literacy and/or inclusionary practices. The podcasts are pre-recorded and edited for on-demand/asynchronous viewing.

Each podcast is about an hour and has 15 minutes of homework. The homework is a survey of thoughtful questions about the learning experience. This is a 1:1 at your own pace, one hour of training for one clock hour. An Evidence of Learning survey is required for each hour of training. 

https://specialedtechcenter.com/awe-and-wonder-podcast/

Description: Are you wondering how to keep momentum in the field of AAC and AT? Do you need some inspiration? Join Brenda and Sarah as they talk with leaders and changemakers who create awe and wonder in unique ways. "Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let shine, to acknowledge and to unite." Ulrich Weger & Johannes Wagemann (sourced from Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown) Participants will hear first-hand accounts from people supporting students with complex needs. We can't know where we're going unless we know where we come from, and we are excited to interview people who are going the distance. Assistive Technology & Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) trends, changes, mentorship, and strategies will be discussed, but human connection is highlighted throughout part 6th of this engaging series. Leadership themes, such as building professional communities, building professional capacity, encouraging equity in instruction, and facilitating meaningful family engagement and flow throughout these podcast interviews. 

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will:

• Listen to multiple perspectives of people who support kids with complex learning needs. 

• Hear first-hand accounts of what works and doesn’t work when making changes and mentoring others in AT/AAC. 

• Gain insights into strategies for moving forward in the field of AT/AAC and reflect on how the field has changed over time. 

Audience: K-12 educators, special educators, administrators, parents

Release dates & order:

1/14/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E1- Glenna Wright-Gallos

1/21/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E2- Karen Kangas

1/28/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E3- Rachel Maddow

2/04/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E4- Gail Van Tatenhove

2/11/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E5- Amy Campbell

2/18/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E6- Don Johnston

2/25/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E7- Fran McCarthy

3/04/25, Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers E8- Tara Pette & Shelly Frapier

Ten online homework questions are required for the completion of each hour of training. Look for the Evidence of Learning Survey on the SETC website.

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Title: Awe and Wonder Podcast: More Leaders & Changemakers in AT/AAC

Episode 1 -Episode 8

https://specialedtechcenter.com/awe-and-wonder-podcast/