Assembling Edu

Katie Nieves Licwinko

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Assembling Edu

We celebrate innovative practices in education by interviewing individuals who are shaping, inspiring, and advancing learning initiatives around the world.

17 SEPT

077: Inclusive Makerspaces with Emily Thomas | Designing Differentiated Makerspace Kits: A Guide for Educators

In this episode, we interview Emily Thomas, a technology integration analyst from Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 about her work in her school district with making inclusive makerspaces. She emphasizes creating differentiated instructional materials that cater to various learning needs, from simple step-by-step instructions with images to advanced challenges. Each makerspace kit provides several key, differentiated supports that teachers can use to ensure all the students in their classroom find success with the project. She also discusses how she created and plans these kits and manages them in her current role. By combining supports, differentiation, hands-on learning, and STEAM, Emily's inclusive makerspace initiative has ensured that all students are engaged and learning. Show Notes: Contact Emily Thomas Link to Emily's makerspace kits

41 min
27 AUG

076: The Arc and Amazon with Katy Schmid | The Partnership between The Arc and Amazon to Empower Individuals through Accessible Technologies

In this episode, we talk to Katy Schmid, Senior Director of National Program Initiatives at The Arc. The Arc is one of the oldest and largest nonprofits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This episode focuses on its partnership with Amazon to distribute 5,000 free devices to individuals with disabilities. These devices aimed to increase independence, communication, entertainment, and more. Katy discusses the success of the initiative and plans for future expansion, including user testing and providing device feedback. The initiative aims to close the digital divide by providing accessible technology to people who can benefit from these devices. (Episode Transcript) SHOW NOTES The Arc website Find your local chapter of The Arc The Arc and Amazon article

34 min
29 JUL

075: SuperDville with Peggy Stern | Supercharging Social-Emotional Learning for ALL Students

In this episode, we interview Peggy Stern, the founder and CEO of SuperDville, a social-emotional learning curriculum for students ages 7 to 13 with learning differences. The curriculum is aligned with the CASEL framework and the foundations of science of reading, including multi-sensory and explicit instruction. SuperDville features short video lessons, which include real kids with learning differences. The curriculum includes talking points, a variety of activities that allow every learner to apply the lesson, and teacher resources. SuperDville can be used in both general education and special education settings and is beneficial for all students. We discuss the successes of the platform during our conversation, including the effectiveness determined by pilot studies. SuperDville also provides resources and guidance for parents, including providing translations into various languages. We also discuss the future of the platform and how SuperDville is a valuable resource for teachers, parents, and students. (Episode Transcript) SuperDville website The Teacher's Toolbox for Every Child: Buy the book

38 min
15 JUL

074: Sociability with Matt Pierri | Finding and Sharing Accessible Locations, Building Community, and the Impact of Sociability

In this episode, we interview Matt Pierri, founder of Sociability, an app that helps disabled people find accessible places to go and visit. Sociability provides information on various accessibility factors, including physical accessibility for wheelchair access, visual access, hearing access, and sensory accessibility. The app allows users to add their own information and reviews to help others. We talk about Sociability’s mapping days, which are facilitated community activities that help people learn about the app and connect with others. Pierri shares some of the successes of Sociability and the different ways the team is looking to expand the app in the future. (Episode Transcript) Show Notes: Sociability website

24 min
1 JUL

073: Adaptive Reader with Ethan Pierce | Unlocking Classics: How Adaptive Reader is Making Literature Accessible for All Learners

In this episode, we talk to Ethan Pierce about Adaptive Reader, a platform that preserves student dignity and enhances comprehension through leveled novels. Adaptive Reader uses both the power of technology and humans to customize and adapt classic literature to make it accessible for all readers. The platform allows for a side-by-side comparison between the translated text and the original passage. Designed for supporting both students with learning disabilities and multilingual learners, Adaptive Reader is committed to preserving the integrity of the original text while ensuring that all students can access the material. Ethan also dives into the future of the company and the successes it has had with classroom implementation. (Episode Transcript) Show Notes: Adaptive Reader website Contact Adaptive Reader List of Adaptive Reader texts

26 min
17 JUN

072: ISTE24 Insider: Level Up Inclusion with Accessibility Champions and Special Education Game Changers

This episode will highlight different sessions at ISTE 2024, the International Society for Technology in Education, in Denver, Colorado. We sat down with several presenters who are sharing different sessions about adaptive and assistive technology, special education, adaptive learning, and disability inclusion. We spoke to Katie Fielding, Devon Caldwell, Doris Nhan, and Susan Aplin about each of their sessions, including key takeaways they hope participants will gain from attending their sessions. (Episode Transcript) Show Notes: Katie Fielding Enhancing Classroom Accessibility with AI: Innovative Strategies for Inclusive Education (Monday, June 24 from 2:30-3:30 PM MT) Essential for Some, Beneficial to All (Accessibility Playground) (Tuesday, June 25 from 4:00-6:00 PM MT) ISTE Ignite Session (Wednesday, June 26 from 10:00-11:00 AM MT) The One Where Everyone Learns: Leveraging Book Creator for Universal Design for Learning (Monday, June 24 from 4:00-5:00 PM MT) Twitter: KatieF Susan Aplin: UDL in Action in the K-12 Classroom (Monday, June 24 from 8:30-9:30 AM MT) Twitter: AplinEdu Doris Nhan: Leveraging Technology and Choice to Reach Students with Learning Differences (Sunday, June 23 from 2:00-3:30 PM MT) Devon Caldwell: Tech Tools Sprint for Inclusive Classrooms (Monday, June 24 from 2:30-3:30 PM MT) Twitter (India0309) Instagram (kgeducation.ca) Website: kgeducation.ca Katie Nieves Licwinko: Artificial Intelligence and UDL: Leveraging AI Tools to Support Student Learning Needs (Sunday, June 23 from 8:00-8:50 AM MT)

43 min
10 JUN

071: Carrie Swails on Disability Advocacy, Supporting All Learners, and Quizizz's New Accommodation Profiles

This episode is a two parter featuring Carrie Swails. In the first part of the episode, we talk about Carrie’s work with disability advocacy and activism. We discuss Carrie’s DEI work with companies and organizations, including an emphasis on the importance of company culture and clear accommodations processes for creating inclusive workspaces. In part two, we focus on Carrie’s role at Quizizz and their latest updates to support all learners. We discuss Quizizz’s new accommodations profiles, which allow teachers to personalize the learning experience for students by assigning specific accommodations (from a long list of options), so that students receive the support they need. Carrie shares positive teacher feedback, discusses how these profiles can create more inclusive learning experiences and shares about Quizizz’s commitment to accessibility for all learners. (Episode Transcript) Show Notes: Quizizz website "Differentiate for Every Student's Needs with Accommodations Profiles on Quizizz"

47 min
27 MAY

070: Disabled Hikers with Syren Nagakyrie | Trailblazing Accessibility: Talking Guidebooks, Advocacy, and Empowerment in Outdoor Recreation

In this episode, we sat down with Syren Nagakyire, the founder of Disabled Hikers, an organization that creates trail guides and resources for disabled hikers. Syren was inspired to create Disabled Hikers after realizing there was a lack of information about accessible trails. The organization’s trail guides are written by disabled hikers, for disabled hikers and uses a spoon rating system to offer a concrete determination of trail difficulty. Syren and Disabled Hikers work with parks and organizations to improve accessibility within outdoor activities. The organization also has a storytelling project and leadership initiative to help empower hikers interested in pursuing disability advocacy in outdoor recreation. (Episode Transcript) Show Notes Disabled Hikers website Disabled Hikers Facebook Disabled Hikers Instagram

25 min

TRAILER

000: Season One Preview

In this preview, learn more about the purpose of our podcast and what we hope to achieve. Check out some sound bytes from our first three episodes where we talk about inclusive gaming with Enabled Play, sensory inclusion with the Burlington Public Library, and inclusive making with Build a Better Book.

S1

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6 min

We celebrate innovative practices in education by interviewing individuals who are shaping, inspiring, and advancing learning initiatives around the world.

Creator

Katie Nieves Licwinko
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

78
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Katie Nieves Licwinko
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Assembling Edu