Assistive Technology Tools and Resources for the Classroom
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This document provides an overview of assistive technology and resources for teachers. It defines assistive technology as any equipment that enhances the ability of students and employees to be more efficiently, including examples like computer grammar checkers, projectors, and audiovisual tools. Quick access technologies are discussed, such as PowerPoint, YouTube, Jing, and speech-to-text software. The document also introduces the concept of Universal Design for Learning and resources like CAST tools to provide flexible approaches to meet diverse student needs. Teachers are encouraged to explore these assistive technology programs and tools to identify one to investigate using in their own classrooms.
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- 1. Assistive Technology Kathy Santersero Pueblo City Schools Fulton Heights Alternative Secondary Program TIE 2011 Presentation
- 3. About Me…..
- 4. How did I get here?
- 5. Michael Sandler 2009 TIE Presenter Overcoming Challenges: Helping AD/HD & LD Students
- 9. Daniel Pink – “Drive”
- 10. So what do I do with all this?
- 11. TODAY What is assistive technology? How do I obtain these technologies? How can I use these tools in my classroom?
- 12. 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
- 14. 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
- 15. 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.
- 16. 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
- 17. Quick Access Technologies Multi-media PowerPoint YouTube/aTube Catcher Jing Screencast.com Concept-Mapping Inspiration IHMC Cmap Speech-to-Text Dragon Naturally Speaking e-Speaking Text-to-Speech Assistive Technologies site A. B. C. D. Which one do you think you would be most likely to try first? Why?
- 19. AccessApps
- 21. 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:
- 23. CAST Tools
- 25. Questions?
- 26. Thank You!
Editor's Notes
- Results of a survey of teachers and paraprofessionals conducted September 2010 at Fulton Heights.
- So what is Assistive Technology? Ask for volunteers
- Ask: What are the most common academic struggles for our kids?So what kinds of assistive technologies are useful for them? I did some research and these are the ideas I found
- There are actually a number of technologies that assist our students in accessing the curriculum and showing what they know. Some reduce frustration, or support conceptual learning, or cater to different learning styles. All have a place in the classroom and some are even free!
- I’ve created a site that contains a great deal of information about different technologies that can be used in the classroom. We will visit that later, but there are several technologies that are very simple to use that I wanted to point out to you now. I’ve chosen several that are free and fairly easy to use.
- This is a site that I only found recently. I’m very excited by what they’ve put together here and I wanted you to hear about it from them. If you brought a jump drive, you will have the chance to download the tools that you think will help you most in your classroom.
- Center for Applied Special Technology is an organization that specializes in research and development of technology tools and lessons to aid in differentiation of instruction. I wanted to introduce you to this site briefly because they have a number of free tools for teachers to use, including one that helps teachers check their lesson plans for the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
- Differentiation is so important – we all know that, but we get very little training in how to actually do it. The CAST site has so many resources, research findings, and other tools that I wanted you to know it is out there. One of the most important things I’ve learned through the research on their site is how to incorporate technology into my plans for differentiation. Everything has to start with the educational objective, not the technology, and it is so easy to become overwhelmed by all of the gizmos and programs. One of their articles points out the best way to incorporate technology for differentiation. Choose one thing you are going to try, plan to use it where it best helps meet an instructional objective, do the lesson, and then evaluate how it went and what you might do differently the next time. This cycle is the most manageable and productive way to begin incorporating the use of assistive technology in your classroom, as well.