Assistive Technology of AlaskaAT Supports for MathMargaret Cisco, ATLA AT Specialist
Getting StartedIntroductionsCEU registrationHandouts/resource listsFollow-up survey        ATLAwww.atlaak.org
OBJECTIVES -Describe what AT is and why it is important to considerAT for math classIdentify three AT devices or products to considerIdentify three resources that offer information about AT        ATLAwww.atlaak.org
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Information and assistance
Demonstrations
Training Activities
Re-use and recycle AT (AK Trading Post)
Any Alaskans with disabilities / All ages
Vision
Hearing
Communication
ECU
Computer access
Memory        ATLAwww.atlaak.org
Presumptions of this PresentationThe school district implements Response to Intervention (RTI)Quality math instruction and screening (t1)Evidence based intervention strategies (t2/3)Small number customized programs (t3)Mobility, seating, and positioning is addressed321        ATLAwww.atlaak.org
How Does AT Fit RTI?AT can be used as an effective compensatory tool (tier 3)AT supports evidence-based RTI intervention strategies (tiers 2 & 3)AT provides access to math curriculum and math performance tools (any tier)321        ATLAwww.atlaak.org
Assistive Technology         ATLAwww.atlaak.org
AT Consideration SETT Model        ATLAwww.atlaak.org
Step 1A –Student InformationStrengths
Limitations
Preferences
Whathas already been tried?
What has worked?
What has not worked?
Diagnosis (medical, psychological, speech)        ATLAwww.atlaak.org
Step 1B - Tasks & Environments What math tasks? Examples:
Number concepts
Math facts (+,-,x, ÷)
Money, time, measurement
Algebra, geometry, trig, calculus
Application to life situations

Assistive Technology for Math

Editor's Notes

  • #17 because AT provides:access to all instructional materialsan effective method for self-directed skills practice an effective means of demonstrating skillslearned to utilize the AT tools efficientlyANDthe system allows her to use AT for learning and test taking