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AT,UDL,DI,IT
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YOUR QUESTIONS 1) What is one of the major
forms of technology used to help teachers and students in the classroom?2) What is your favorite technology?3) What forms of technology could an Early Childhood major use in their Preschool classroom.4) What forms of technology could be used for a classroom with first and second graders?5) Is there different forms of technology based on age or is it primarily based on disability?
in terms of delivering on their promises for the least amount of money?
2. Are there worthwhile programs available for teacher purchase? To recommend for parents to purchase for their children?
3. Are you familiar with Kid Tools, Kid Skills, Strategy Tools and or other programs designed to help children with organizational and study skills? With planning and project completion formats?
4. Our school will be getting "Espresso." Do you know anything about it?
5. What are the best programs for students who have difficulty reading and writing?
6. Which programs do your students like best? What would they recommend if
MORE OF YOUR QUESTIONS… What technology is out there
with a student with no arms? (I occasionally work with a boy in this situation, that's why I ask)
How far has technology advanced over the last 5 years?
Do you know any websites that would aide a teacher in collecting data on the technology you use? In case they have a student they would like to be able to assist to the best of their ability.
Are there any mechanical devices that work along with internet websites to assist the students?
What is the biggest hurdle you have overcome through the use of technology?
What are different ways technology
can be incorporated in an inclusion classroom?
What do you feel is the best approach to motivate students to complete in class assignments?
Describe the best lesson you have delivered through the use of technology? Why was it successful?
What are some ways technology can be incorporated for a lesson plan, in which students would do group work?
I understand you have had many years of experience, what changes are you seeing in students' education as a result of new technology?
Do you think there needs to be more or less technology in the classroom?
How can innovations, including technology, be sustained in schools?
EVEN MORE QUESTIONS! 1. What are some disabilities that
do not have much technology to aid learning?
2. Is there any major
breakthrough-technology on the verge of being available that will be a tremendous aid in teaching students with a certain disability?
3. What is on of the most
expensive technologies for a student to need?
4. Are there any technologies that
just do not seem to work yet they are given to students?
5. What technology is the most
common to see in the average classroom?
TECHNOLOGY….
What are you doing digitally in your everyday life? Paying for gas Getting directions Buying plane tickets Getting cash Finding a movie Renting a movie Watching a movie Finding a zip code Finding a phone number Finding a restuarant
Getting the weather Getting a recipe
Taking a picture Sending a card or video Sending a message Finding out about a topic Paying bills Buying a book or music Listening to music
WHAT ABOUT TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR TEACHING LIFE?
What’s already available in your classroom? Do you know how to use the available
technology tools effectively? Are you using your SmartBoard as a
projection screen? Are you the only one using a computer, and
you use it mainly for email and word processing?
Are the technology tools in your classroom accessible to all students?
Do you embed technology supports in lessons to engage students and differentiate instruction?
NAME THAT ACRONYM
AT IT UDL DI
AT (ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY)
An assistive technology device is defined as "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.
AT SERVICES An assistive technology service is defined by IDEA 2004 as "any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection,
acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device." This includes: the evaluation of the needs of such child, including a functional
evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment; purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of
assistive technology devices by such child; selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying,
maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices; coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services
with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;
training or technical assistance for such child, or, where appropriate, the family of such child;
and training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of such child.
IT ( INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY)
Design, development, use, management and evaluation of process and resources for learning.
Instructional technology aims to promote the application of validated, practical procedures in the design and delivery of instruction.
often defined in terms of media and other technology used (e.g. audiovisual media and equipment and computers)
UDL…
Simply put, UDL is the practice of embedding flexible strategies into curriculum during the planning process so that all students can access a variety of learning solutions.
Universal design for learning (UDL) anticipates the needs of diverse learners
UDL STRATEGIES FOR INSTRUCTION ARE FRONTLOADED RATHER THAN RETROFITTED.
More efficient in the long run. Benefits more students More acceptable to students
UDL …
UDL strategies can be no tech, low tech or high tech. We need the flexibility of many strategies.
However, today’s digital technology makes it possible to create flexible materials.
3 MAJOR UDL PRINCIPLES
Students have: 1. Choices which
will engage student interest
2. Options for how they learn
3. Choices for how they demonstrate their learning
Teachers provide: 1. Flexible options
for student engagement
2. Flexible ways of presenting lesson content
3. Flexible methods of expression, and assessment
DI ( DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION)
Differentiated instruction (also known as differentiated learning or, in education, simply, differentiation) involves providing students with different avenues to acquiring content;
to processing, constructing, or making sense of ideas;
and to developing teaching materials so that all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR LEARNING STYLE? DO YOU KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S LEARNING STYLE?
“WE LEARN…10% of what we read20% of what we hear30% of what we see50% of what we see and hear70% of what we discuss80% of what we experience95% of what we TEACH to others.”− William Glasser
HOW DOES IT ALL WORK TOGETHER?
Technology supports are available in a wide variety of configurations for ALL students, not just those with IEPs
Flexible instruction along with universally designed instruction and curricula, plus well thought out technology tools = success for ALL STUDENTS
HOW DO I DECIDE?
Feature matching Knowing what’s available Consideration in the IEP process for special
education students
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
Know your learners Students with and without IEPs
Technology is not specific to disability, it’s specific to individual students
INDIVIDUAL VS CLASSROOM SUPPORTS
Individual technology supports = AT (special education)
Classroom supports = UDL, IT, DI (includes ALL students)
AT FOR STUDENTS WITH IEPS AND 504 SERVICE AGREEMENTS
AT consideration is a special education requirement for ALL students with IEPs
Request for AT services Process for decision making
AT PROCESS
SETT Student Environment(s) Tasks Tools
Notice that TOOLS is last on the list!
DOESN’T THIS COST A LOT OF MONEY?
NO! Look at available supports Look at flexible ways of using technology
tools that are available in the current environment
It’s the law – if a student with an IEP requires Assistive Technology tools to receive FAPE, it must be provided at no cost to the family (multiple options)
TOOLS YOU ALREADY HAVE….and tools to try!
CONSIDERATIONS
Visual Access Auditory Access Kinesthetic/Sensory Access Motor Access Cognitive Access Check SDI – are modifications listed???
AUDITORY ACCESS
Does the student have a hearing loss/deaf? Does the student have auditory PROCESSING
issues?
KINESTHETIC/SENSORY ACCESS Does the student have any sensory issues? If so, what is documented? Input from OT
MOTOR ACCESS
What are the motor issues that are a barrier to participation and/or completing tasks?
What current modifications are in place? Input from OT/PT
COGNITIVE ACCESS
What is the student’s cognitive level? Is the material appropriate to cognitive level
– or does it need to be modified? (this does NOT mean we give kindergarten material to a 14 year old!)
LOW TECH SOLUTIONS
Reading Writing Manipulatives
LOW TECH SOLUTIONSREADING Page fluffers/turners Xerox to enlarge text or change paper color Color transparencies
Reading helpers Highlighters/highlighting tape
Reading helpers Page fluffers/turners
color
3
6
Low-Tech Reading Support
8
7
9
Adaptations for Printed Material
• Large print books
• Picture/symbol support
• Simplify text
• Highlight words
LOW TECH SOLUTIONSWRITING
Human scribe Writing tool grips Different writing tools Word banks Labels Response cards Specialty paper Writing guides Stamps
WRITING TOOLS EXAMPLES
NO-TECH WRITING TOOLS Highlighter tapes &
pens Specialized paper Specialized pencils/pens Post-It notes Pencil grips Picture/text cards Signature guides Graphic organizers Pencil toppers Labels
PAPERS
LoTTIE Special Papers Kit Grid/graph paper Raised line paper Highlighted paper Signature guides
Pressure-sensitive paper Label paper Handheld label machines
PAPERS Features
Varying widths and styles Use color to provide visual cue Static and passive (non-fading) Horizontal and vertical options Tactile cues possible with raised lines
Considerations Type/amount of
writing will influence which paper or orientation to use
LABELS AND LABELING SYSTEMS Features
Can be pre-printed for common terms
Clear labels allow for easier use with published documents
Labeling systems are portable
Considerations Fine motor limitation
(or opportunity?) Cost of label rolls Preparation may be
required Spelling skill of user
WRITING IMPLEMENTS Tri-Write Triangular pencils
Ring pen Evo Pen HandiWriter Grips
Large-diameter pens Sensory pens Pencil toppers School Fonts software
WRITING IMPLEMENTS
FeaturesFit a variety of
handshapesReadily availableWide variety of
designs Considerations
Age appropriateness
Integrated vs. removable
LOW TECH SOLUTIONSMANIPULATIVES Magnetic surfaces Velcro Graphic organizers Sticky notes Index cards
MORE LOW TECH SOLUTIONSMANIPULATIVES Adapted art tools Adapted toys –
Switches Built-up handles
Bingo dabbers Use to mark answers, draw, etc
cutting
stamping
painting
measuring
COMPUTER-BASED SOLUTIONS
Reading Writing Manipulatives
WHY LOOK AT TOOLS YOU HAVE? “The least complex solution that will
remove barriers to achievement should be the first consideration.”
“10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Assistive Technology in Schools in 2005”, Joy Zabala
Your own data on the effectiveness of tools you have is an important step in the AT assessment process, and can point the team to other tools needed by a particular student.
TOOLS AVAILABLE TO TEACHERS
Operating System tools Word Processors Talking Text Web Resources Tools to try (at no cost to you)
OPERATING SYSTEM ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS
Windows XP: Accessibility Options Start, Control Panel, Accessibility Options Start, All Programs, Accessibility, Accessibility
Wizard Mac OS 10: Universal Access
Apple menu, system preferences, Universal Access
Allow adjustments for visual, auditory, and motor needs, as well as personal preferences
WINDOW XP/7: “ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS”
MAC OS 10: “UNIVERSAL ACCESS”
HOW TO LEARN MORE…
Accessibility Options http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windo
wsxp/demos.aspx
Universal Access http://www.apple.com/education/accessibility/tec
hnology/
HIGH-TECH WRITING TOOLS
Computer software Word processors Speech recognition Word prediction Scan or scan-and-
read Alternate input
devices Touchscreens
AAC devices Magnifiers/CCTVs
KEYBOARDING AND INPUT DEVICES Keyboards Keytop Overlays Touchscreens Alternative keyboards Onscreen keyboards Portable keyboards Zooming user interface Typing methods
WORD PROCESSORS Portable Standard word processors Stripped-down word processors Text-to-speech word processors Cloze-style word processors Symbol/Grid-based word processors Online word processors
Useful Features Highlighting Auto correction Spell check Grammar check Word completion Word prediction Abbreviation expansion Drawing Scanning
NEO AND NEO 2 Features
Full-size keyboard Work on Windows
and Mac platforms Battery operated USB or Infrared
transfer WriteOn text files SmartApplets
AlphaQuiz Co:Writer KeyWords
Considerations Screen size Computer/printer access Writing task/formats
DANA KEYBOARD Features
Word processingOrganization
softwareSynchronizationAccess to thousands
of Palm apps for laptop-like function
Large screen Considerations
Computer/printer access
Software reinstalls
MICROSOFT WORD Features
Tables and clip art for grid creation Adding comments to documents Highlighting key concepts Creating locked worksheets and
quizzes Summarize lengthy text Automatically replace text
Considerations Readily available Same tool being used by peers and
teachers Tools are accessed differently in Word
2003 and Word 2007
CLICKER 6 Features
Good option for students comfortable with devices or communication boards
Develop writing skills in “non writers” Allows for high level of structure Option for textless composition Universal Design employed On-the-fly changes to cell content can be made
quickly
Considerations Time to construct grids Switch interface limited to Crick USB Switch Box Learning Grids World
WORD PREDICTION
Features Increase the rate of output Improve legibility Reduce fatigue Ease frustration in writing Assist students with limited skills in spelling,
vocabulary, and grammar
Considerations Integrated or adjunctive Spelling/typing errors
Frequent transpositions Phonetic
Need for specialized lists Always on vs. on demand
SPEECH RECOGNITION Utilizes a microphone to input text Requires adequate speech skills Requires significant executive
functions to maintain a topic and perform corrections/training
May allow for reduced use of the hands when controlling the computer
HIGH TECH SOLUTIONSREADING Digital Text – find or create Online activities Bookshare Text to speech
Free downloadsOnline resources
Specialized programs Symbol based reading (online)
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
Symbol/picture based BoardMaker Clicker 6 Make your own – Word/PPT/Paint
Commercial text to speech Read and Write Gold Premiere Accessibility Suite Solo Suite
VISUAL ACCESS
Size- magnifier, enlarge text, enlarge digital text
Color Spacing Font choice Presentation (flat, slant board?) Consult – vision teacher
HIGH TECH SOLUTIONSWRITING Computer based solutions Online activities Portable word processors Specialized software Free online tools for art
Artpad Jackson Pollack Flashpaint Mr. Picassohead Odosketch
MICROSOFT WORD Features
Tables and clip art for grid creation Adding comments to documents Highlighting key concepts Creating locked worksheets and
quizzes Summarize lengthy text Automatically replace text
Considerations Readily available Same tool being used by peers and
teachers Tools are accessed differently in Word
2003 and Word 2007
CLICKER 6 Features
Good option for students comfortable with devices or communication boards
Develop writing skills in “non writers” Allows for high level of structure Option for textless composition Universal Design employed On-the-fly changes to cell content can be made
quickly
Considerations Time to construct grids Switch interface limited to Crick USB Switch Box Learning Grids World
WORD PREDICTION
Features Increase the rate of output Improve legibility Reduce fatigue Ease frustration in writing Assist students with limited skills in spelling,
vocabulary, and grammar
Considerations Integrated or adjunctive Spelling/typing errors
Frequent transpositions Phonetic
Need for specialized lists Always on vs. on demand
SPEECH RECOGNITION Utilizes a microphone to input text Requires adequate speech skills Requires significant executive
functions to maintain a topic and perform corrections/training
May allow for reduced use of the hands when controlling the computer
HIGH TECH SOLUTIONSMANIPULATIVES Virtual manipulatives Online activities Specialized software DIY worksheet modifications
Modifying a worksheet in Paint
MATH SUPPORTS
10 FREE MATH SUPPORTS 1.
http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/Numeracy.htm
2. http://webmath.com/ 3. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html 4. http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm 5. http://www.brainpop.com/ 6.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_181_g_4_t_l.html
7. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_103_g_1_t_l.html
8. http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx 9. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html 10. http://illuminations.nctm.org/WebLinks.aspx
MORE MATH….. Calculator Home Page for Windows high functioning calculator. Free
download. http://www.calculator.org/ Flashcards for Kids http://edu4kids.com/math/ http://fly.hiwaay.net/~palmer/mathflash.html Graph Paper- never buy it again! There are many sites that offer free graph
paper or programs to develop your own. Great to use with students who struggle lining up their problems!
http://www.mathematicshelpcentral.com/graph_paper.htm http://www.rocketdownload.com/Details/Home/4831.htm MathType™ is an interactive tool for Windows and Macintosh that lets you
create mathematical notation for word processing, web pages, desktop publishing, presentations, and for TeX, LaTeX, and MathML documents. 30-day trial provided.
http://www.mathtype.com/en/ Edmark Algebra Calculator - Download a free algebra calculator which
shows its work as it solves its problem. Other on-screen calculators are available also.
www.edmark.com/free/
MORE TOOLS
Moodles Wikispaces Glogster Google tools
STUDENT SPECIFIC ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Communication Computer access Access to academics:
Reading Writing-product and process Studying Math
AUTO SUMMARIZE: LOOKS FOR KEYWORDS IN DOCUMENT CAN PRODUCE A SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Good for: Pre-reading for
meaning Post-reading to self-
test or summarize Does well with
reports, articles, scientific papers; not as well on fiction, correspondence
How to: Tools-Auto
Summarize Choose size of
summary (in %) Layout of summary
HIGHLIGHTING TEXT
Good for: Aiding recall of key
information or vocabulary
Providing cues to return to text later for clarification
How to: View-toolbars-
formatting When text is selected,
clicking will highlight once. Otherwise, it is activated and click and drag over text will highlight .
SPELLING & GRAMMAR
Right click on misspelled word-possible word choices appear
Right click on correctly spelled word to see choice for synonyms
Spelling/Grammar preferencesTools-Options, click Spelling & Grammar
Tab 26 fundamental rules Choose style of writing that Word grammar check
will apply
READABILITY STATISTICS
Option in Spellchecker (when chekced, statistics appear after spellcheck is completed)Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade LevelReading ease score# of passive sentences
Text at higher reading level can be augmented with additional features such as images, guided notes, highlighting, or text-to-speech
READING SUPPORT OPTIONS
MID-TECHOPTIONS FOR READING SUPPORT
CONSIDER MID-TECH OPTIONS FOR INCREASED SUPPORT:
• Digital recorders• Talking dictionary and thesaurus • Auditory organizers• Talking calculators• Reading Pen• Books in electronic media format
Portable Mid-Tech Learning Tools
HIGH-TECH OPTIONS FOR READING SUPPORT
HIGH-TECH OPTIONS FOR READING SUPPORT
• Digital – creation, storage, and production• Talking books in PowerPoint
• Electronic text (e-text )• Text Reader software• Screen Reader software• MP3 and WAV file format• MP3 and CD player• iPod/iPad options
ELECTRONIC TEXT
• Word documents• Online newspapers• Web sites • e-mail• e-books/libraries
Text that is in a form that a computer can store or display on a computer screen. This can also include
PDAs, cell phone, AAC devices. Examples of electronic text are:
ADAPTATIONS FOR COMPUTER-BASED READING
• Lower screen resolution of the computer’s display to increase the size of the icons, etc.
• Block/chunk text into smaller sections
• Change background or font color
• Increase spacing between sentences and words
ADAPTATIONS FOR COMPUTER-BASED READING
• Increase font size
• Add voice notes or comments
• Highlight text
• Summarize documents with auto summarize feature
TEXT READERS VS. SCREEN READERS
Specialized software, called Text Readers and Screen Readers use voice synthesis to create spoken audio from text. Sometimes referred to as text to speech technology.
• Text Reader: allows for visual enhancements (size, color, visual tracking, and speech output modifications. Some programs require text to be selected).
• Screen Reader: allows for speech output modifications, provides Braille output. Reads everything on the screen including active windows (like web pages).
BOOKSHARE
FREE to any student with an IEP or 504 who has a documented print disability
Access to huge online library of electronic text that includes magazines, newspapers, literature, and text books
Copyright exempt (due to print disability) School and home subscriptions available for
free Includes free reading software with text to
speech, highlighting, variety of styles, and other supports (ReadOutLoud Bookshare edition)
OTHER SOFTWARE YOU HAVE
Graphic Organizers: “flexible and endless in application” Use software such as Word or PowerPoint to
generate outlines and templates for writing, studying
Use Inspiration, Kidspiration, Writer’s Companion, or other software packages
ENGAGING WEB TOOLS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Wordle Tagul Taxedo Tarheel Reader Voicethread Edmodo- social learning network for teachers
and students Animoto Pinterest/Learnist/Diigo
ABOUT GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS Use for:
Generating ideas Increasing recall Prereading device Integrating old/new information Teaching thinking strategies
Index of types and uses http://www.graphic.org/goindex.html
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
iPads, iPods, Tablets Issues Pros Cons
All things iPad: www.ipadcliu.wikispaces.com
EFFECTIVE USE OF IOS DEVICES
Individual student use? Students with IEPs Often used as communication systems May be used for access to academics
Classroom use? Engagement Group or individual activities Accessibility options
Apps?
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