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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Technology Tuesday
This week’s Technology Tuesday takes us back to “Chris’s Corner,” a unique corner that is home to Chris Baumgart, Imagine!’s Assistive Technology Specialist. Today, Chris discusses how various iPad apps are being used in Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source Boulder hub.
Greetings again, friends and viewing public. This week’s corner takes us to the Boulder site of Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source department. In this edition we’re highlighting the use of Apple iPads in a number of classroom environments. Using the results of Stephanie Tilley’s iPad app research (many of those apps have appeared in previous “Stephanie’s High Five” segments on Imagine!’s SmartHomes blog), as well as input from the instructors who want to get more interactive content into their classrooms, I was able to set up several iPads (see below) to serve as robust and dynamic instructional tools that encourage new and exciting ways for each participant to be a more active part of his or her own learning.
In addition, instructors are now equipped to use the iPad in our AT Lab to demonstrate lessons to the entire classroom instantly on TV. In the photo below, our own Bridget Carroll is using the app called “Sign 4 Me” to demonstrate various American Sign Language (ASL) in such a way that the entire classroom can follow along. And of course, this is just one of many, many possibilities for our classrooms. Teachers are now using iPads to teach math skills, literacy skills, communication skills at many different levels, as well as music skills. I’d love to go on about that last one, as it may be one of my personal favorites, but that’s going to have to wait for another edition. Be sure to tune in for future editions! Don’t touch that dial!
Chris’s Corner
This is my corner. There are many corners like it, but this one is mine…
Greetings again, friends and viewing public. This week’s corner takes us to the Boulder site of Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source department. In this edition we’re highlighting the use of Apple iPads in a number of classroom environments. Using the results of Stephanie Tilley’s iPad app research (many of those apps have appeared in previous “Stephanie’s High Five” segments on Imagine!’s SmartHomes blog), as well as input from the instructors who want to get more interactive content into their classrooms, I was able to set up several iPads (see below) to serve as robust and dynamic instructional tools that encourage new and exciting ways for each participant to be a more active part of his or her own learning.
In addition, instructors are now equipped to use the iPad in our AT Lab to demonstrate lessons to the entire classroom instantly on TV. In the photo below, our own Bridget Carroll is using the app called “Sign 4 Me” to demonstrate various American Sign Language (ASL) in such a way that the entire classroom can follow along. And of course, this is just one of many, many possibilities for our classrooms. Teachers are now using iPads to teach math skills, literacy skills, communication skills at many different levels, as well as music skills. I’d love to go on about that last one, as it may be one of my personal favorites, but that’s going to have to wait for another edition. Be sure to tune in for future editions! Don’t touch that dial!
Monday, January 26, 2015
Karen In The Kitchen
Karen, who lives in the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder, continues to work on her cooking skills at home. Here she is cutting up some ingredients for a turkey wrap.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Lana Visits The Humane Society
Lana, who lives in the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder, visited the Humane Society last week and played with all the cats and dogs there. Lana says she loves animals and wanted to share her experience with everyone! Thanks to Site Supervisor Shannon Bundy for sharing the pics.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Guess Who's Touring The SmartHomes?
Touring Imagine!’s Charles Family SmartHome in Longmont yesterday: supporters of Friends First, including founder Lisa Rue and Executive Director Elycia Cook. Friends First is a Longmont-based organization that empowers teens to make positive life choices and develop healthy relationships through education and mentoring. The tour was arranged and conducted by SmartHome ambassador extraordinaire Leona Stoecker.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
HCPF Seeks Focus Group/Advisory Council Participants
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) and the Department of Human Services are working to redesign and improve methods for people to learn about their options for long-term services and supports and to enroll in programs. The first step in this process is to facilitate focus groups through a series of conference calls. The Departments are seeking input from people who currently access long-term services and supports, and those who work with them. As a consumer, caregiver, or frontline staff member, your ideas and experiences are particularly important.
The purpose of this call is to gather information about your personal experiences as a consumer, caregiver, or frontline staff member. State employees will not be on any of the calls. All comments will be shared in summary (i.e. you will not be quoted directly in any way, unless you request it). Each call will be limited to 8-10 participants and will be professionally facilitated by a consultant (not a state employee) to assure that your time is respected. Your input about what works – and particularly, what doesn’t work – about the current system will be invaluable as the state plans for a more coordinated, consumer-friendly system.
Call in times for consumers and caregivers:
Participation is based on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact Aron Snyder at aron.snyder@state.co.us or 303-866-3312. Call-in information will be provided to you after you RSVP. To compensate you for your time, all participants will be given $15 gift cards following the call.
Additionally, HCPF is creating a Member and Family Advisory Council.
The goal of this advisory council is to gather feedback and ideas on how to integrate more person- and family-centered practices into policies, partnerships and programs. The advisory council plans to meet six to eight times in 2015. Mileage reimbursement and incentives for participation are available. To apply, print out the application below and fax to 303-866-2505.
For more information, or to have an application emailed to you, contact Olivia Covey at 303-866-2324 or Olivia.Covey@state.co.us.
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The purpose of this call is to gather information about your personal experiences as a consumer, caregiver, or frontline staff member. State employees will not be on any of the calls. All comments will be shared in summary (i.e. you will not be quoted directly in any way, unless you request it). Each call will be limited to 8-10 participants and will be professionally facilitated by a consultant (not a state employee) to assure that your time is respected. Your input about what works – and particularly, what doesn’t work – about the current system will be invaluable as the state plans for a more coordinated, consumer-friendly system.
Call in times for consumers and caregivers:
- Monday, February 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, February 5th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 10th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 3rd from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Monday, February 9th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
- Thursday, February 12th from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Participation is based on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact Aron Snyder at aron.snyder@state.co.us or 303-866-3312. Call-in information will be provided to you after you RSVP. To compensate you for your time, all participants will be given $15 gift cards following the call.
Additionally, HCPF is creating a Member and Family Advisory Council.
The goal of this advisory council is to gather feedback and ideas on how to integrate more person- and family-centered practices into policies, partnerships and programs. The advisory council plans to meet six to eight times in 2015. Mileage reimbursement and incentives for participation are available. To apply, print out the application below and fax to 303-866-2505.
For more information, or to have an application emailed to you, contact Olivia Covey at 303-866-2324 or Olivia.Covey@state.co.us.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Technology Tuesday
Imagine!’s Dayspring department provides educational and therapeutic services that promote and support children ages birth to three who have developmental delays or disabilities, their families, and the community.
Dayspring therapists have long used the latest in technology to help in delivering meaningful and impactful services. Today, they share some online apps and videos that they have found useful in their work.
Duck Duck Moose has a variety of apps for both Android and Apple devices that interactively delight children while encouraging cognitive, language, and motor development. Here are just a few Duck Duck Moose app recommendations from Dayspring therapists:
Duck Duck Moose apps are available on Google Play and iTunes.
Imagine!’s Dayspring therapists also suggest BabyU and BabyFirst Video at BabyFirst as a place for young children to explore. Below are a few recommended activities. Each activity even tracks data so you can see how the child is progressing!
BabyFirst Videos and Apps are available on Google Play and on iTunes.
Dayspring therapists have long used the latest in technology to help in delivering meaningful and impactful services. Today, they share some online apps and videos that they have found useful in their work.
Duck Duck Moose has a variety of apps for both Android and Apple devices that interactively delight children while encouraging cognitive, language, and motor development. Here are just a few Duck Duck Moose app recommendations from Dayspring therapists:
Duck Duck Moose apps are available on Google Play and iTunes.
Imagine!’s Dayspring therapists also suggest BabyU and BabyFirst Video at BabyFirst as a place for young children to explore. Below are a few recommended activities. Each activity even tracks data so you can see how the child is progressing!
BabyFirst Videos and Apps are available on Google Play and on iTunes.
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