AT,UDL,DI,IT

WTH?

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

ONLINE AND DOWNLOADABLE TIMERS

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?