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Technology at Your Fingertips: Incorporating accessible technology into course lectures

Lilli O’Connell, Amy DiMola, Dr. Dedra Hafner, EdDJanuary, 2012

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What are we talking about

Universal Design in Architecture

Universal Design in Learning

Incorporating Universal Design into teaching methods

Technology available to professors on campus

Assistive Technology Resources available to professors on campus

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Universal Design in ArchitectureWhich one is universal design?

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Universal Design in Learning

http://goanimate.com/movie/008ltu_NEuAs?utm_source=linkshare

http://goanimate.com/user/0t-ro8nK6xCk

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Incorporating UDL in coursesDigital Documents vs Handouts

Powerpoints & Lecture Notes vs Note takers

Blackboard On-Line Tests & Quizzes vs Testing Accommodations

Blackboard Discussion Boards vs In-class Comments

Textbook On-Line Modules vs Teacher Generated Tests

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Digital Documents vs HandoutsCreate accessible digital course documents using

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Scan documents in “OCR” formats

Post to Blackboard

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Lecture Notes & Resources Posting Powerpoints & Lecture notes to

Blackboard

Smart Pens

Publisher Generate Resources

http://media.pearsoncmg.com/searchtooltutorials/

Generating Rubrics- www.rcampus.com

Microsoft Lync

http://www.tolkienprofessor.com/

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Multi-methods of ExpressionStudent-Generated Podcasts

Blackboard Discussion Boards

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Textbook On-Line Interactive ModulesExample

Student Resources:

Interactive Quizzes

Flash Cards

I-Tunes Play List & Video Links

Instructor Resources:

Slide Shows

Playlist

Instructor’s Manual

http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415875639/

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How does UDL promote excellence in teaching?Research says…..

UDL provides built-in flexibility

UDL allows effective access and engagement in instruction

UDL Survey shows higher student satisfaction

UDL provides access to diverse learners

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Resources on campusPeer to Peer Learning

Disability Services-Amy DiMola

Technology Assistance Center

On-Line Learning-Julie King/ Rebecca Zombrano

On-line Professor Forums http://chronicle.com/forums/index.php