Eye Gaze Technology for Emergent Communicators (Farmington MN)

Description

Participants will explore the functional aspects of eye tracking technology and best practices for getting started. A variety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language tools for the emergent communicator who uses eye gaze access will be considered. In addition, communication partner strategies to support successful participation and interaction will be discussed. 

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify two AAC language options or communication page sets that can be used with eye tracking technology
• State two communication partner strategies for successful communication using gaze interaction technology
• Identify three key technical features that make eye tracking technology successful for emergent communicators

Check-in will begin at 9:00 am

If you are attending both the morning and afternoon trainings, please bring a lunch (including a beverage) as there is only a 30-minute break between sessions. 

Location:

Farmington Library

508 Third Street

Farmington, MN 55024

Questions?  Contact: Katie Champ katie.champ@tobiidynavox.com 612-418-3259

Dannel Friel dannel.friel@tobiidynavox.com 651-776-3731   

Participants are expected to be present for the entire session. Individuals who are not present for the full program will not be recommended for ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided. 

Registration on a computer rather than a mobile device is recommended.

This course will be offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Implementation Workshop

Open seats
31

Presenter
Katie Champ
Katie has been a consultant with Tobii Dynavox since 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Iowa State University. Katie has had the opportunity to assist speech language pathologists in assistive technology evaluations, and really enjoys providing support and training to therapists and families in the western Minnesota area.