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Assistive TechnologyKathy Santersero
Pueblo City SchoolsFulton Heights Alternative Secondary
ProgramTIE 2011 Presentation
Where’s the stuff?
About Me…..
How did I get here?
Michael Sandler2009 TIE Presenter
Overcoming Challenges: Helping AD/HD & LD Students
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Sir Ken Robinson
Sir Ken Robinson
Daniel Pink – “Drive”
So what do I do with all this?
TODAYWhat is assistive technology?
How do I obtain these technologies?
How can I use these tools in my classroom?
When we are done, you should have:Explored the Assistive Technology programs,
tools, and other resources provided
Contributed to the Discussion Board
Chosen one Assistive Technology to investigate for use in your classroom
Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
Equipment that enhances the ability of students and employees to be more efficient and successful. For individuals with LD (learning disabilities), computer grammar checkers, an overhead projector used by a teacher, or the audiovisual information delivered through a CD-ROM would be typical examples.
www.kentcountyarc.net/pages/main/resources/resources_glossary.htm
Any tool that allows an individual greater autonomy in learning so that he or she can spend their time showing what they can do instead of needing help with what they can’t.
Assistive Technology for Learning and Studying: Aids students with high-incidence disabilities (learning, behavior, or cognitive disabilities) to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Quick Access TechnologiesMulti-media
PowerPointYouTube/aTube CatcherJingScreencast.com
Concept-MappingInspirationIHMC Cmap
Speech-to-TextDragon Naturally Speakinge-Speaking
Text-to-SpeechAssistive Technologies site
Which one do you think you would be most likely to try first?
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B.
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Why?
Livescribe Echo Smartpen
What is UDL?Universal Design for Learningis a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.
UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.
Why is UDL necessary?Individuals bring a huge variety of skills, needs, and interests to learning. Neuroscience reveals that these differences are as varied and unique as our DNA or fingerprints. Three primary brain networks come into play:
Let’s Explore Resources!
Questions?
Thank You!
