This document discusses various presentation tools and assistive technologies. It begins with an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and how they relate to brain function and student engagement, representation and expression. Next, it describes levels of assistive technology support and how AT can increase access and independence. Guidelines and resources for accessible instructional materials are provided. The document then explains the SETT framework for selecting assistive technologies based on the Student, Environment, Task and Tools. Finally, examples of iPad, PowerPoint, Keynote, SlideShare, Google Docs and Prezi as presentation tools are given along with resources for integrating technology to support learning.
2. Agenda
• More AT
• iPad
• Presentation Tools
• Keynote/Powerpoint
• Slideshare
• Google Docs - presentation
• Prezi
3. Universal Design
for Learning
• UDL based on neuroscience
• each principle connects to key area of brain
• Multiple Means of Representation
• To increase recognition
• How a teacher prepares
4. UDL
• Multiple Means of Expression
• To expand strategic output
• Teacher plans for how students will express learning
• Multiple Means of Engagement
• To enhance involvement in learning
• How do we get students connected?
5. Assistive
Technology
• Like RTI Technology has levels too
• Level 1 - For everyone
• Level 2 - Greater access
• Level 3 - Assistive support
6. AT
• Allows manipulation and control of format
• Offers alternatives for access
• Supports multi-sensory instruction
• Supports greater personal independence
• Educational technology & assistive technology are a
continuum of access to learning.
8. Important Questions...
• What does the student need to do to participate in the
classroom and achieve his/her IEP goals?
• What specifically is the student having difficulty with?
• What else has been tried?
• What will be the the criteria for determining the student’s
success?
• Who will be responsible for training, monitoring,
documenting, and reviewing the AT plan?
9. AT
• All students with a 504 or an IEP are eligible
• Assistive Technology has to be considered
• Not all qualify
• IEP is written first, then look at questions
10. SETT Framework
• S - Student First
• E - Environment
• T - Task
• T - Tool
• Joy Zabala - SETT Framework
11. the Student
• What does the student need to do?
• What are the student’s special needs?
• What are the student’s current abilities?
12. Environment
• What materials and equipment are currently available in
the environment?
• What is the physical arrangement?
• What is the instructional arrangement?
• Are there likely to be changes?
• Color is a powerful tool
13. Task
• What activities take place in the environment?
• What are the critical elements of the activities?
• How might technology support the student’s active
participation in those activities?
14. Tools
• FINAL step
• What no tech, low tech, and high tech options should be
considered when developing a system for a student with
these needs and abilities doing these tasks in these
environments?
• What strategies might be used to invite increased student
performance?
• How might these tools be tried out with the student in the
environment?
15. TechAccess
• Fact Sheets - wonderful resource sheets on
Assistive Technology and Augmentative
Communication
16. The DESE
• The
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
has awesome links to information, resources and
grants.
• Includes:
• CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology
• Easter Seals - allows teachers to try out technology
17. Mass Match
• MassMatch - initiative to get assistive
technology to people who need it
• FREE to borrow from ATRC Assistive
Technology Regional Centers.
18. National Center to Improve
Practice in Special Education
• NCIP - through technology, media and materials
20. UDL Toolkit
• UDL toolkit wiki
• Please spend some time looking at the
resources:
• graphic organizers
• literacy
• study skills
• math
• writing
21. National Center on UDL
• National Center
• Examples & Resources
• Every principle is linked to resources & tools
22. Investigation
• Please take about 30 minutes to investigate all the
resources.
• Be sure to bookmark Diigo any site you want to return
to.
• I’ll briefly meet with folks individually on final
presentation topic.
23. iPad - a game
changer• FreeTech4Teachers
• Steve Jobs & Apps for Autism
• 60 Minutes
• Links
• iPodsibilities
• Teaching Learners with Special Needs
• Free Speech app
24. iPad
• a blog post how iPad is used in a special education
classroom
• A Blog Post listing many apps
• Apps Store has Special Education section
• and our friend Cybrary man’s list
• A handout for using iPad in the Special Education
Classroom
25. More on the iPad
• Live Binders on iPad in Schools - a
tremendous amount of material
• Mr. G Blog iPads, Web tools, math
education
• a CNN report
• App Smackdown
• iPad Apps in School great site by Richard
Byrne
26. Even more on the
iPad
• ipads in the classroom - Kathy Schrock
• Moms with apps blog
• Smart Apps for Kids
• my Pinterest board on iPad
• iPodsibilities
• blog, apps review, resources
27. Powerpoint or Keynote
• Present information
• Very easy to use
• Presentation Advice
• Keynote - tutorials
• Powerpoint Activities
• Parade of Games in Powerpoint
• Powerpoint Templates for Teachers
28. Slideshare
• share your powerpoint or keynote online
• easily embed presentation into blog or website
• An example - 7th Pre-Algebra
• Go to www.slideshare.net
• Create an account
• upload your powerpoint or keynote presentation
• can be private or public
29. more slideshare
• when you have uploaded to slideshare get embed code
• create a new blog post on ning and paste embed code
• I’ll help!
30. Google
Presentation
• Create on Google or upload a powerpoint (no keynote)
• limited bells and whistles
• need internet connection
• can publish and have viewers join in
• Great for collaboration
• Upload your presentation
32. Practice
• With your chosen topic, create a powerpoint or keynote
presentation.
• Save and upload to slideshare
• Save and upload to Google docs
• Try a little Prezi