Streaming Session
Recorded SessionIntroduction, Welcome, and Session Guiding Principals - 5min
The importance of student voice - 10-12min
-Turn and Talk, and online interactive poll about having their voices heard and experiences with TED talks
Educator Talks idea generation session and introduction to TED Educator Talks - 15min
-Will use some of the resources created by TED to help educators write talks as well as the differentiated and modified tools created by the presenter.
What is a Student TED talk? Who are complex communicators? - 8min
Innovator Project: TEDxSC - 5min
Differentiated and Modified curriculum - 5min
Questions and Conversations - 5min
In the realm of assistive technology, the focus often lies on the tools and strategies that facilitate communication. However, the true power of these technologies emerges when they enable individuals, particularly those with complex communication needs, to share their unique perspectives and stories with the wider world. This session will dive into the critical importance of providing platforms for ALL students to articulate their experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding within the community. We will specifically highlight the transformative potential of adapting and differentiating the TEDEd Student Talks curriculum to empower complex communicators to craft and deliver their own compelling talks.
This presentation will offer a practical and insightful look into the inaugural year of implementing Student TED Talks at Northeast Metro 916, a special education intermediate school district. We will share both the remarkable successes witnessed as students, many of whom rely on AAC, discovered and honed their voices, and the inevitable challenges encountered along the way. Through anecdotes and concrete examples, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the profound impact of providing accessible storytelling opportunities. We will showcase how technology, combined with carefully scaffolded instruction and unwavering belief in student potential, can unlock powerful self-expression.
Crucially, this session will equip attendees with tangible strategies and resources they can immediately implement in their own educational settings. We will unpack our differentiated lessons and share invaluable tips and tricks gleaned from our firsthand experience in planning, teaching, and hosting a successful student TED event. Participants will learn practical techniques for adapting the TEDEd curriculum to meet the diverse needs of complex communicators, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to participate meaningfully and authentically. This includes strategies for topic selection, script development using visual supports and AAC, accessible presentation formats, and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
By the end of this session, participants will achieve the following learning outcomes:
1. Recognize the profound importance of actively creating opportunities for complex communicators to share their personal stories and perspectives with the broader community, fostering empathy and challenging preconceived notions.
2. Apply a range of differentiation techniques and effectively interpret the modified TEDEd Student Talks curriculum to meet the unique communication and learning profiles of students in their classrooms or districts.
3. Attendees will leave the session with a comprehensive toolkit of resources and practical guidance necessary to propose, plan, and successfully organize a TED-style talk course or event tailored for the students they serve, ultimately amplifying the often-unheard voices within their educational communities.
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Chung, Yun-Ching, and Julia B. Stoner. "A meta-synthesis of team members’ voices: What we need and what we do to support students who use AAC." Augmentative and alternative communication 32.3 (2016): 175-186.
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