McNaughton, D., & Klein, C. (2019, January). The AAC Learning Center: Online Support for Pre-service Instruction. Presentation at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
McNaughton & Klein (2019) Handout (pdf)
Abstract: There are extreme shortages of communication and education professionals with the knowledge needed to deliver high-quality AAC services to people with complex communication need. The AAC Learning Center (https://aac-learning-center.psu.edu/) will provide free online modules on AAC for pre-service and in-service instruction of SLPs, educators, and other stakeholders. Each module will include educational materials developed by a national expert; provide links to associated readings; provide a quiz hosted and scored by the RERC on AAC; offer a certificate of completion; and suggest in-class activities for faculty. At present, we have completed the development and testing of modules on alternative access, funding for AAC technology, literacy instruction, and collaboration skills. We will present data on both student outcomes and student satisfaction for over 100 pre-service general education teachers, speech language pathologists, and special education teachers.
All ATIA 2019 presentations by students and faculty can be found here.
