C179 | Tools for Executive Function: Calming and Focus
(Room 214-215)
16 Jan 20
12:00 PM
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12:40 PM
Tracks:
Future of EdTech Assistive Technology & Special Ed
A crucial component of executive functioning includes the need to sustain attention and focus during difficult and challenging or boring and routine activities, while remaining calm and managing anxiety. An increasing number of tools, from low tech to high tech, have emerged to support students and positively impact regulation of emotional state, concentration, and stress. How do you sort through all of the options? This presentation will help you learn about and explore apps, extensions, and smart technologies, along with some light-tech strategies that can be implemented with students throughout their day to increase focus, confidence, and independent regulation.