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Friday, June 19 • 10:25am - 11:10am
Beamz! - An InterActive Tool for Fostering Student Engagement

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The Beamz is an interactive music system that uses lasers to trigger musical instruments, sound effects, songs and more. The Beamz can be used to differentiate instruction, convey learning concepts, develop innovative therapy methods to help address sensory needs of students and much more. This session is designed for any teacher or therapist responsible for supporting the instructional goals of students with special needs and will provide an overview of the Beamz (hardware and software) and current implementation best practices within LCPS classrooms. Participants will brainstorm ideas for use within respective classrooms. Upon the conclusion of this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to check-out the Beamz for a one week trial period during FY16. Only those participants attending this workshop may check out the LCPS AT Beamz from the AT Lending Library.
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avatar for Mark Nichols

Mark Nichols

Special Education Supervisor of Assistive Technology, Loudoun County Public Schools
Assistive Technology, Accessible Instructional Materials, Universal Design for Learning, Hiking, Photography, Car Racing, Tennis, Concerts, Coaching Baseball.
avatar for Judith Schoonover

Judith Schoonover

Assistive Technology Trainer, Loudoun County Public Schools
I am an occupational therapist and former elementary school teacher. For the past 11 years I have worked as a member of the LCPS Assistive Technology Team. I have authored numerous published articles and chapters, and present on the topics of school-based occupational therapy, transition... Read More →
avatar for Jenny Shipman

Jenny Shipman

Special Education Teacher, Horizon Elementary
I am very passionate about inclusion for all students, across all environments within the school setting. In trying to combine my knowledge of students with special needs and my degree in Music Therapy, I've worked closely with Horizon's music teacher, Todd Grivetti, as well as Judith... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2015 10:25am - 11:10am EDT
1504
  Significant content & important competencies, Demonstration

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