Ongoing Outreach
Student Technology Fee Project Proposal
Collaborative Power Point Presentation on AT and the ATRC
Intel Innovation in Education Project

Ongoing Outreach

The Assistive Technology devices housed within the E-ATRC have been primarily utilized (up to this point) by Special Education and Instructional Technology faculty and students for:

• Infusion into core courses (modeling and demonstration by instructors), and;

• Student use in field experiences 

The E-ATRC is currently working to increase connections with academic and administrative departments through out Western Washington University.  Recent collaborative connections to other departments and programs, include:

We look forward to forming additional collaborative connections through out the Western Washington University campus community.  If you or your department, program, or student group would like more information about the Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center and its application to your particular area of study/interest, please feel free to contact us.

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 Student Technology Fee Project Proposal

On January 18, 2002, the ATRC  (Woodring College of Education) submitted a project proposal entitled "Assistive Technology - Access for ALL" to the Student Technology Fee committee for consideration. The following excerpt from the proposal, summarizes the E-ATRC's goals:

Over the last several years, it has become apparent that there is an increasing need for Assistive Technology awareness and knowledge. This need has emerged as Assistive Technologies have become more available and affordable to meet the needs of a broader range of individuals in our society (including 'English language learners', people with chronic health conditions, young children, and elders), not just those with severe disabilities.

As these extensive Assistive Technology needs have surfaced, the E-ATRC has been gradually expanding its outreach as a resource beyond its special education origins. Collaborative connections have recently been made between the E-ATRC and other programs and departments within Woodring College of Education (Elementary and Secondary Education, Human Services), the College of Arts and Sciences (Science Education, Communication Sciences and Disorders), and the College of Fine Arts (Art Education). To help meet our expanding goals, this grant application proposes the purchase of a wider range of items and resources to help increase the Assistive Technology awareness and knowledge of as many as 700 WWU students and faculty per year.

For more information regarding the Student Technology Fee Project Proposal:

Go to the Student Technology Fee website to:

• Read the full text of the project/grant proposal (# 26).

• Direct your comments regarding the proposal to the committee by February 19, 2002.

Contact us at the E-ATRC, with additional comments or questions.

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Collaborative PowerPoint Presentation on AT and the E-ATRC

This PowerPoint overview was collaboratively developed by the Instructional Technology program (June Dodd) and the E-ATRC (Linda Schleef), with the generous assistance of students (Kelly Smith and Rebecca Cressell).

Beginning this past Fall Quarter (01), a total of over 300 students per year, in all campus sections (elementary, secondary, and special education) of IT444-- Classroom Use of Instructional Technology, will view and discuss the "Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center Overview", under the direction of IT instructors, with assistance from E-ATRC staff, as needed.

This type of outreach will continue to other WWU programs and departments (educational foundations, TESOL, math, physical education, music, etc.), and then to the community beyond (via our website), in the future.

View the PowerPoint slideshow presentation.

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Intel Innovation in Education Project

Intel recently extended an invitation to teachers to contribute stories to their 'Innovation Odyssey'. "The idea is to showcase technology as it is used in support of meaningful learning situations."  

For more information regarding the Intel Innovation in Education Project::

• Visit Intel's website for more information.

• View the E-ATRC's proposal for participation (coming soon).

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