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  Hi all – Happy December!!  Hope you all had a Thanksgiving wonderful break! Here is your  ULS Supplement for December.  I know you may have already gone to get it.  If you CORE things in a different way - please upload them - it is always good to have options!  The theme this month is Holiday (Holiday Traditions)!  This month is the same for all levels. Check out the Active Learning suggestions and CORE words taken from the curriculum this month.  We are still adding some materials so make sure you check back periodically because your colleagues might have added something good.    Below are the links for the folder and supplements.  As always - please include your ideas and materials so others can use.  FYI - You don't have to wait for notification to check out the next month's supplement.  We work on it periodically all month. Add your thoughts and suggestions!!! If you have any questions - please contact Corinne o...

We know that Boardmaker 7 has been a challenge to use with all the transition and updates to the program last year. Tobii Dynavox has a free online Boardmaker 7 Editor training this Friday, 12/3/2021, from 10:00-12:45.  Here is the link to register for the training if you are able to attend.  They will go over creating and editing activities, using Activities-To-Go templates, and also accessing shared activities and cloud stored activities.    https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/deep-dive-into-the-boardmaker-editor-2021-12-03 They usually have Q & A after their training, if you are wanting to ask something more specific regarding Boardmaker 7. If you are unable to attend the online training this Friday, Tobii Dynavox also provides other specific training videos on Boardmaker 7. https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/boardmaker7-product-support Please let us know if you have any questions. Corinne and Tina RISD AT Team

 Hi all, I came across a note from Jeremy Jewitt, our EDI guru, related to reimagining Thanksgiving celebrations in a culturally sensitive way and thought I would share the resource he provided in case y'all are considering Thanksgiving-themed lessons.   "Here is a link to a more meaningful, more respectful, and more authentic reflection by Native educators on how to navigate Thanksgiving celebrations and learning with respect to their cultures." - Jeremy Jewitt I hope this helps!! - Nichole