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Tech Tools for Writing and Organization
Shawn TranAssistive Technology SpecialistPoway Unified School District
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Session AgendaPremise of the Guide
Tier 1 – Writing and Organization Definition, Roles & Responsibilities, Tools,
Data Collection
Tier 2 – Writing and Organization Definition, Roles & Responsibilities, Tools,
Data Collection
Tier 3 – Writing and Organization Definition, Roles & Responsibilities, Tools,
Assessment & Follow-up
Assistive Technology Guide
www.assistivetechnologyguide.org
Premise of the Guide
Teachers will learn how to consider the student, the environment, and the tasks in order to identify the appropriate tools to support learning (SETT)
AT Specialists will support school site teams by providing training and consultation
Three-tiered model that includes ideas for tools, strategies, and data collection at each level
80% of student needs will be met at Tier 1 using tools and strategies that teachers have available and can readily implement
Remaining 20% of students will require more specialized technology provided through Tiers 2 and 3
Areas of Focus
WRITING
Fine Motor – handwriting and keyboarding
Organization – brainstorming and pre-writing
Drafting and Editing – draft writing and publishing
Spelling
ORGANIZATION
Study Skills – task organization, managing materials, note-taking
Time Management – student planners, calendars
Description of Tier 1 Targets building academic skills for all students
using resources readily available in the classroom
Teachers gather basic student profile information about academic skills and formulate clear, realistic goals.
Teachers identify tasks and barriers within the curriculum where students are unable to participate and modify the environment based on those needs.
Use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles guide the modification to support the widest number of learners
Use of Tier 1 supports will meet the academic needs of the majority of students
Roles and Responsibilities – Tier 1
IEP Team Creates a positive learning
environment through use of readily available classroom resources
Implements ideas from the Tier 1 Tools and Strategies list
Gathers basic student profile information about written language
Accesses free and available district resources
Accesses trainings for Tier 1 support tools
Identifies needs for further interventions through data collection
AT Specialist Supports school site staff through general
AT trainings
Answers questions about the Tier 1 Tools and Strategies list
Tier 1Writing Tools
Fine Motor Organization Drafting & Editing
Spelling
• Adapted pencils & pens
• Pencil grips
• Adapted paper, color-coded lined paper, & raised-line paper
• Writing & signature guides
• Word, number, alphabet, & name stamps
• Magnetic letters
• Hard copy printouts
• Graphic organizers
• Story starters & prompts
• Writing frames
• Index cards
• Highlighters
• Highlighters
• Erasable pens
• Writing & editing checklists
• Dictionary and thesaurus
• Personal print dictionary
• Standard dictionary
• Thesaurus
• Word walls
Tier 1Writing Tools
Low Tech Tools: Onion Mountain Technology
Graphic Organizers: Great Source iWrite
Scholastic Story Starters
Writing and Editing Checklist
Personal Print Dictionary: K-2 Printable (grades K-2) Mr. Myers (grades 3-8)
Tier 1Data Collection for Writing
Fine Motor Composition
• Student's handwriting level with and without Tier 1 tools and strategies
• Handwriting samples
• Pencil grip method
• Keyboarding rate
• Written language samples
• Examples of dictated work compared to handwritten work
• Spelling scores
• Rubric scores
• Standardized test scores
Obtaining a Keyboarding Rate Select a sentence that includes every letter of the alphabet at
once. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dogs. The king and queen wore fuzzy slippers when jumping over the cardboard box. It was not until daylight that the very dizzy farmer spied the jumpy old fox by the square
chicken coop.
Time the student while he/she is typing the sentence.
Count the number of correct letters typed. Do not count errors, spaces, or punctuation.
Use following formula to determine the student’s keyboarding speed:
Correct # of Letters ÷ Seconds × 60 = LPM
LPM ÷ 5 = WPM
Adapted from Assistive Technology Assessment: Developing a Written Productivity Profile by Denise DeCoste
Tier 1Organization Tools
Study Skills Time Management
• Cloze technique for note-taking
• Color-coded folder & notebook system
• Teacher web sites for homework and notes
• School Planner
• Calendar
• Checklists
Tier 1Data Collection for
Organization
Study Skills Time Management
• Examples of notes taken in various classes
• Type of organizational method for assignments & papers
• Student preference for organizational method
• Examples of completed planner pages
• Types of checklists provided
• Documentation of met & missed due dates
Description of Tier 2 Teachers identify individual students whose academic
needs are not being met by use of UDL and Tier 1 tools and strategies.
Teachers use data to target needs and barriers that require further support and strategies.
IEP team begins to trial specialized equipment and gather data about the effectiveness of the equipment.
AT Specialist guides the team in selecting appropriate equipment, providing the equipment for the trial, and supporting implementation.
Roles and Responsibilities – Tier 2
Implements ideas, strategies, and supports from the Tier 2 Tools and Strategies list
Identifies and clarifies additional needs and barriers
Requests consult from AT Specialist
Provides data from the trials of Tier 1 tools and strategies
Collects data on newly implemented strategies and/or equipment
Accesses training resources
Includes AT supports and equipment in IEP Special Factors
Provides training for ideas, strategies, and supports from the Tier 2 Tools and Strategies list
Provides IEP team with information and resources regarding AT
Provides consultation for individual students per district procedures
Models and provides access to trainings for specific tools, software, and devices
Supports IEP team with technology trials and provides data collection forms
Follows district procedures for repair and maintenance of equipment
IEP Team AT Specialist
Tier 2Writing Tools
Fine Motor Organization Drafting & Editing
Spelling
• Word processing program
• Portable word processor
• Keyboarding websites & software
• Graphic organizer websites
• Word processing program
• Microsoft Word forms – checklists, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank
• Portable word processor
• Audio recorder
• Text-to-speech software add-ons
• Computer operating system features
• Handheld dictionary & spell checker (with or without auditory feedback)
• Word processor spelling & grammar check
Tier 2Writing Tools
Keyboarding Websites: Dance Mat Typing (elementary) & Typing Web (middle & high)
Graphic Organizers: Holt Interactive Graphic Organizer
Free Text-to-Speech: Natural Reader
Interactive Writing Support: ReadWriteThink
Portable word processor: NEO, Writer, Fusion, Forte
Tier 2Data Collection for Writing
Fine Motor Composition
• Student's handwriting level with the use of Tier 2 tools and strategies
• Handwriting samples
• Pencil grip method
• Keyboarding rate
• Written language samples with the use of Tier 2 tools and strategies
• Spelling scores
• Rubric scores
• Standardized test scores
Tier 2Organization Tools
Study Skills Time Management
• Digital recorder
• Electronic flashcards
• Talking watches
• Online calendars
• Electronic datebook or calendars
• Portable word processor with built-in calendar
• Time-tracker software
UDL Tech Toolkit
Tier 2Data Collection for
Organization
Study Skills Time Management
• Examples of electronic notes taken in various classes
• Type of organizational method for assignments & papers
• Student preference for organizational method
• Examples of completed electronic calendar pages
• Types of organizers trialed
• Documentation of met & missed due dates
Description of Tier 3 Targets students with the most complex needs
Identified needs have not been adequately met through access to tools and strategies at Tiers 1 or 2
Students require a specialized evaluation to determine individual needs
IEP team works collaboratively with AT Specialist to complete an evaluation of needs and identify appropriate technology and services
Implementation plan is developed to define roles and responsibilities of IEP team members
Students may require additional follow-up and technical interventions to support recommended technology
Long-term trials may be required along with an on-going assessment
Roles and Responsibilities – Tier 3
Contacts the AT Specialist for assistance
Supports the AT evaluation with data collection and monitoring of trials with technology
Identifies student needs and preferences for tools and/or devices
Implements suggested items from the Tier 3 Tools and Strategies list
Participates in trainings
Includes AT supports and equipment in IEP Special Factors
Supports student use of tools/devices and continues to collect data on AT supports
Collaborates with IEP Team to complete the AT assessment
Secures equipment for assessment trials
Prepares a written report that includes data from technology trials and recommendations
Attends IEP meetings as needed to review AT assessment results
Assists in the development of the Implementation Plan
Explores funding options and assists in the ordering of equipment
Provides training for all assistive technologies
Assists in troubleshooting and repair of equipment as needed
IEP Team AT Specialist
Tier 3Writing Tools
Fine Motor Organization Drafting & Editing
Spelling
• Voice recognition software
• Tablet devices
• Laptop & netbook computers
• Voice recognition software
• Graphic organizer software
• Scan & read software
• Writing software with picture support
• Evernote (Mac, PC, & mobile devices)
• OneNote (PC & mobile devices)
• Voice recognition software
• Scan & read software
• Text-to-speech software
• Writing software with picture support
• Electronic word walls
• Voice recognition software
• Word prediction software
• Text-to-speech software
• Writing software with picture support
Tier 3Writing Tools (Software)
Voice recognition software: Dragon Naturally Speaking & Speak Q
Organizational software: Inspiration, Draftbuilder, OneNote, Evernote
Scan & Read software: Kurzweil 3000, Read and Write Gold, WYNN, SOLO Suite
Picture-supported writing software: Writing with Symbols 2000, Clicker 6, Symwriter
Text-to-speech software: Write OutLoud
Word prediction software: CoWriter & Word Q
Electronic word wall: Clicker 6
Tier 3Writing Tools (iDevice Apps)
Voice recognition app: Dragon Dictate (free) Must have active wireless or cellular service
Word prediction app: Typ-O HD ($14.99) Also includes text-to-speech and speech-to-text Must have active wireless or cellular service for speech-
to-text Voices for text-to-speech are more realistic with an active
wireless or cellular service
Graphic organizer app: Inspiration Maps ($14.99) Inspiration Lite (free) Evernote & Evernote Peek (free) One Note (free)
Book-writing app: Pictello ($18.99)
Tier 3Organization Tools
Study Skills Time Management
• Smartpens that link written notes and audio
• Evernote (Mac, PC, & mobile devices
• OneNote (PC & mobile devices)
• Handheld electronic organizer
Tier 3Organization Tools (iDevice Apps)
Reminders & Notes (included on all iDevices)
My Homework (free) $1.99 to enable syncing to website
Voice Memos – many options free and paid
FlashCards – many options free and paid
Evernote & Evernote Peek (free)
OneNote (free) Must create a Hotmail or Windows Live email
account
Tier 3Assessment and Follow-Up
Assessment is guided by data collected in Tiers 1 & 2
Use the SETT framework to match student needs with options for technology supports
Assessment procedures may include observations, direct assessment measures, and technology trials
Conduct short-term and/or long-term AT trials
Develop a formal, written report documenting the results of the AT assessment and future AT recommendations
Develop an Implementation Plan to identify the roles and responsibilities for each member of the IEP team University of Kentucky Assistive Technology (UKAT) Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP) National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI)
Acquire equipment and provide necessary trainings for successful implementation
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