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Presentation Agenda
Introduction
Principles of Universal Design for Learning
AT to support literacy and numeracy
AT to support organization and executive functioning
Lesson Design for Integrating AT
IntroductionAll students should have learning outcomes in their IEP appropriate to their level of cognitive ability
Students with disabilities often have difficulty developing knowledge and skills in core areas
AT can support knowledge and skill acquisition and it fits well with the principles of UDL
Think about this…What learning outcomes do your students have in their IEP?
How does your team feel about the inclusion of learning outcomes for all students?
Universal Design for Learning
Set of principles developed by CASTCenter for Applied Special Technology (www.cast.org)
Designed to help teachers develop curricula that is accessible to all students regardless of ability
“Provides a blueprint for creating flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments that accommodate learner differences.” – CAST
Watch this…Universal Design for Learning is one of the most exciting changes in education in recent memory!
Here is a short video that explains it…
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines
UDL Principles Multiple means of representation
Different ways of acquiring information an knowledge
Multiple means of expression
Different ways of demonstrating knowledge and understanding
Multiple means of engagement
Accessing student interests, offer appropriate challenges and motivate them to learn
Key concept = flexibility
UDL Implications Provides intellectual and physical access to the curriculum
Changes the role of Special Educator
Capitalizes on the flexibility and customizability of digital media
Suggests the evolution of the role of assistive technology from individual adaptation for curriculum access to enhanced interaction with accessible curriculum
Try this… The web is FULL of helpful information on UDL and supporting all learners
Some of the best sites are blogs and wikis created by technology-using educators
Great source of up-to-date information
Teaching Every Student Blog
Digital Media Technologies
Digital MediaProvides accessible curriculum for all students
Customizable to suit student’s individual needs
ExamplesAlternate and interactive books
eText and scanned books
Websites
e.g. www.arc-bc.org
Instructional Technologies
Provide individualized experiences forExtra practice
Development of skills
Problem solving
Usually include words, numbers, and graphics
Should be used in conjunction with traditional literacy and numeracy instruction
Assistive and InstructionalAssistive Technology
Assists individuals in completing tasks – students require AT because the task cannot be accomplished any other way even in a UDL classroom
Instructional TechnologyAssists students in acquiring information or skill. It is used for a period of time to acquire or reinforce knowledge or skills – used in most (including UDL) classrooms
Adapted from Scott Marfilius, 2006
Think about this… As an Educational Assistant, do you think your
role will change working in classrooms following UDL principles?
How will your support of students with disabilities change?
Barriers to LiteracyFor students with disabilities…
Negative attitudes
Low expectations
Limited opportunities
Limited means of accessing literacy and demonstrating understanding
Limited time to adapt literacy materials
Decreased access to literacy opportunities as student ages
Benefits of Literacy ProgramFor students with disabilities…
Self-esteem (being perceived as literate in a print world)
Self-determination
Independence
Information gathering
Ability to organize aspects of daily life
Learning and expressing knowledge
Lifelong entertainment
Technology to Support LiteracyExamples (students who need graphics)
Boardmaker Plus (www.mayer-johnson.com)
Balanced Literacy (www.intellitools.com)
Clicker 5 (www.cricksoft.com)
Classroom Suite (www.intellitools.com)
Technology to Support Literacy
Examples (text based)SOLO (www.donjohnston.com)
Kurzweil 3000 (www.kurzweiledu.com)
textHELP Read ‘n Write (www.texthelp.com)
WordQ/SpeakQ (www.wordq.com)
AlphaSmart NEO / DANA (www.alphasmart.com)
Fusion (http://www.writerlearning.com/)
Kurzweil 3000
Probably the most common software found in schools to support struggling readers and writers
Full featured program with many tools and options to support reading comprehension, written output and test/worksheet completion
Go to www.kurzweiledu.com to request free trial
Numeracy Programs
Research and information on students with disabilities and numeracy very limited
Usually lumped together with literacy
Similar assumptions for barriers and benefits
Software to Support Numeracy
Tend to focus on one or more of these categories…
Number concepts (numeration, place value, etc)
Computation
Geometry
Algebra
Time, money, measurement
Word problems
Software to Support Numeracy
ExamplesNumber concepts (www.intellitools.com)
MathPad (www.intellitools.com)
Big:Calc (www.donjohnston.com)
Software to Support Numeracy
ExamplesScientific Notebook (www.mackichan.com)
Money Skills (www.marblesoft.com)
Time Scales (www.attainmentcompany.com)
Classroom Suite 4 (www.intellitools.com)
Software to Support Organization
ExamplesInspiration (www.inspiration.com)
Kidspiration (www.kidspiration.com)
Draft:Builder SE (www.donjohnston.com)
Software to Support Executive Functioning
ExamplesAbleLink Community Integration Suite (www.spectronicsinoz.com)
StudyMinder Homework System (www.studyminder.com)
iPod / iPad iPrompts
(www.iprompts.com)
For More Information…
Instructional and Assistive TechnologiesChildren’s Technology Review
www.childrenssoftware.com
Educational Resourceswww.edresources.com
Bridges-Canadawww.bridges-canada.com
Freeware / Shareware
Many freeware/shareware options to support student learning
Blogs are a great source of up-to-date information on special education technology
Just one to get you started…Free Resources from the Net for EVERY Learner(Paul Hamilton)
Lesson Plan Example
TaskRead a page in a Social Studies textbook on the Feudal system and answer comprehension questions
Class composition21 students regular access
7 students adapted access
1 student modified access
Lesson Plan ExampleSteps
Create accessible text (scan in Kurzweil 3000)
Create template for questions (teacher)
EA learns activities to support in Sunburst Destination: Castle software program
Work with teacher to plan lesson delivery
Support individual access to curricular contentRegular access – read text, answer questions on printed sheet
Adapted access – read scanned text with auditory support, answer questions using talking word processor template
Modified access – complete activity on castles in software program
Conduct assessment of lesson activities
Discussion ForumIn your small group, it’s time to select the assistive technology you think would best support your student’s IEP goals
Review the IEP goals
Look at the descriptions of each of the technologies
Decide which one(s) you think match the student’s needs
Session Summary ActivityLink to Session 4 Summary Activity
Session 4 Summary Activity
Will be emailed to you after this session!