A Mix of Sharing, New Stuff, and the Kindle Controversy

Samuel Sennott — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:49:14 +0000

There will be much to share in the upcoming weeks and months. The Ph.D. program is going really well and while I feel like Gumby being pulled in all directions, I very much realize it is because I am growing. I just finished a terrific course on assessment and just started a behavior analysis seminar. The Stats and the independent study are going well. I have been visiting area schools with a classmate of mine and it is so exciting to consider the research and teaching that can happen here in Central Pennsylvania. Odd to call that and Penn State home, but I am loving it. I have been getting an occasional pining for Plum Island or my 18 month summer in South Florida. Yet, every day, I wake up thankful for this opportunity to learn what I might not choose to learn on my own, rigorous research methods. CSUN is rapidly approaching and I am excited to be attending my first one. Okay, while the guilt of not posting as frequently started to kick in, I realize that my plate is pretty full right now. Nonetheless, it would be nice to share about a couple things that I thought others would pick up, but haven’t. I miss posting more frequently, but trust me, the stuff I have been working on is worth it.

Eye Gaze Technology

Mid Tech Eye Gaze Communication (ya, you heard it right)

Mega Bee Eye Gaze Frame

You have to check out this eye gaze frame. It is so simple and so powerful. http://www.megabee.net

and here is an online simulation, http://www.e2l.uk.com/megabee/megabee_simulation.html

and a picture of me doing the demo at ATIA

High Tech Eye Gaze Technology

PRC announced the ECOPoint, which utilizes Tobii’s eye gaze technology.

TobiiAti

I loved seeing all the new C-Series devices at ATIA, wow, now a month back. These are the replacements for the popular Mercury Series. They have a nice slick new design. Check them out here.

Don’t Forget All the Classic Lowtech Eye Gaze Frames!

While I totally missed seeing the The knfbReader Mobile at ATIA, I am so excited about it. Basically, using the Nokia Cell phone it runs off, you take pictures of text and it will speak that text.

Last but not least, please check out Adam Bowker’s coverage of the Kindle Controversy. If you have not heard, there has been questions of whether text to speech on the Kindle is breaking copyright.

Text-to-speech under attack and

Amazon caves to buggy whip manufacturers

So, I hope to do some more indepth reviews of the tools described in this post. Right after I finish my homework!

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Reading, Writing, and Playing: How Games Can Play a Key Role in the Classroom

Samuel Sennott — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:41:40 +0000

To be Presented with Matthew Press at ATIA 2009 on Thursday, January 29th 2008 2:30 to 3:30 PM in the Room Bonaire 5/6
Download the Session PDF Handout: Reading, Writing, and Playing: How Games Can Play a Key Role in the Classroom Handout (Sennott, Press 2009)

Primary Aim: To help you improve your instructional design by connecting play with literacy, augmentative and alternative communication, and curriculum.
We know that children learn when they are connected. By connecting play and learning, individuals can experience high motivation levels, build their AAC systems, work on access to technology, build curriculum connections, and meet their sensory needs. The results are powerful.

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