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Encouraging Dynamic Growth for EducatorsACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR STRUGGLING LEARNERS

ROSE RACICOT

Session Objectives

Participants will be able to: Understand the concepts of Universal Design for

Learning Gain an overview of KSD Accessible Technology

Resources Review accessible software programs that provide

multiple options for:Teachers to provide representation of

informationStudents to express what they know

Success Criteria

Participants will be able to:

Explain to colleagues and community how flexible teaching materials and strategies create a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Know how to locate and access KSD accessible technology resources

Identify 4 accessible tech tools available to all students for literacy support

Name at least 2 features of these tools that will support a struggling learner to access their core curriculum

Agenda

UDL Principles KSD Accessible Technology Tools Explore software features on:

Snap&Read text reader Clicker 6 multimedia presentation and writing tool Co:Writer 7 word prediction software

Follow up Training Opportunities

A Visual Representation of UDL

Video

UDL video to educate others:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4

Universal Design for LearningPrinciples

Provide students with multiple means of Representation - Accessing information

Expression – of knowledge based on student’s

unique viewpoint

Engagement - with the curriculum

Video from Nonprofit CAST= the Center for Applied Special Technologyhttp://lessonbuilder.cast.org/window.php?src=videos

Multiple Means of Representationfor students to access information

Visual presentations – i.e. Discovery Education Streaming videos, teacher created visuals

Enlarged print, use of color , & design – i.e. Readability tool

Audio text support – i.e. Snap&Read, WebAnywhere, WYNN 7, Co:Writer 7, Clicker 6

Multimedia presentations – PhotoStory 3, Clicker 6, Powerpoint, Windows Movie Maker, SMART Notebook

Internet links to background information

Multiple Means of Expressionfor students to demonstrate learning

Graphic tools – i.e. Inspiration, Kidspiration, Word tools Keyboarding with spelling supports – i.e. Co:Writer, MS

Word spellcheck, WYNN, word banks Narration, audio recording, podcasts Multimedia tools- i.e. PowerPoint, Photostory 3, Clicker 5,

Inspiration, SMART Notebook 3-D models Artistic displays – i.e. drawings, collages, paintings Data displays – i.e. graphs and charts

Multiple Means of Engagement

Infused throughout your classroom Student choices Audio/visual/hands on SMART Response clickers Poll Everywhere

Multimedia Project-based inquiry E-mail, blogging, discussion boards, wikis Collaborative learning

UDL is compatible with other Initiatives

RTICommon Core

State Standards

Blended Learning

State Assessments Differentiation AIM

Universal Design for Learning

What is AIM?

Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) ensure access to the content in educational resources used by all students.

Specialized formats include: Braille Audio Digital Text Large Print

What does AIM look like?

Introducing Students to AIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3uKNKMv7s

KSD Resources

KSD Accessible Tech Resources

Curriculum Center Technology Support Intervention Resources

Atomic Learning software tutorials

Bookshare Membership For qualified users only due to copyright restrictions

MackinVIA e-Books

KSD UDL Software Examples

Snap&ReadSoftware Center

Co:Writer 7Software Center

Clicker 6Software Center

Inspiration 8 In Shortcuts folder

Representation: Simple and Universal Screenreader

Snap&Read Explore

Snap&Read video: http://donjohnston.com/snap-read/#.U6DB2HeBp8E

TRY IT: Download from Software Center

Open text on any website or document

Click on Snap&Read, select text and it will read!

You can adjust reading speed, voice and background colors

Expression: Co:Writer 7

Co:Writer is a floating word prediction window that works alongside ANY word processing or text window, even online.

Posting a reply to a discussion board using word prediction

Co:Writer Explore

Co:Writer 7 video: http://donjohnston.com/cowriter/#.U6DBnXeBp8E

Try it!

Open MS Word or any other text box

Open Co:Writer

Click into your doc and start typing with word prediction

Select a topic dictionary

Open a word bank

Students listen and read literature on a subject first to gain ideas.

Students then write about the subject with custom wordbank, pictures and speech feedback support

Representation and Expression:Clicker 6 Multimedia Writing

Support

Representation and Expression:

Clicker 6 Math Ideas

Plotting Coordinates

Tell the Time

Clicker 6 explore

Clicker 6 video http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/clicker/video.aspx

TRY IT: Open Clicker 6 icon on your computer desktop Try Quick Start Word Processor Explore Example folder Explore Make a Book

Representation, Engagement, & Expression: Inspiration

Expression: Inspiration Templates with Outlining

Enhance your Teaching Effectiveness for ALL Learning Styles

Think Universal Design for LearningFrontload accessible technologies

into the curriculumProvide access to CORE for allEnsure success for

all students!

Continuing Support and Contact Info

Upcoming Classes: UDL eLearning self-paced class – 3 hours Clicker 6 hands-on – Nov 2nd 4-7pm Clicker 6 Quick Wizards Tech Talk – Nov 3rd, 4-5pm Co:Writer & Inspiration Tech Talk – Nov 17th, 4-5pm

Tech Talks 2015-16 (Schedule)

AT hands-on classes and Tech Talkshttps://ero3.eschoolsolutions.com/user/Login.taf?function=

Search for “Assistive Technology” classes

Rose Racicot, AT Program Specialist X7430 Rose.Racicot@kent.k12.wa.us

Clock Hour Information

Lunch and Learn participants are eligible to earn clock ours after attending a minimum of three sessions.

On or after June 10th, participants who are eligible to receive clock hours will receive notification identifying the number of qualified hours along with directions for payment and submission.

Participants have until the last day of school to request clock hours and make payment to Professional Development.

You will also receive your assignment that must be completed in order to fulfill the district clock requirement. This will be due by June 17th.

Next Session Topic: Office 365/Office Online

Friday, November 20, 2015