5. Ground Rules
• Turn off/Silence cell phones
• One comment at a time
• Give everyone a chance to speak/comment
• Be supportive & positive of the ideas of others
6. Most of
All….
• Have fun!
• Learn from the many resources
in this room!
• Network!!
7.
8. Class WIKI Page / Course
Syllabus
Build your PLN
Universal Design for Learning
(UDL)
What is Assistive
Technology??
12. 3 Phases of PLN
• Phase 1: Build Your Network
• Phase 2: Manage Your Information
• Phase 3: Contribute and Participate
13. Phase 1: Build Your Network
• Use various tools / various resources
• Make connections with others regarding use of AT for
students with disabilities
14. Phase 1: Build Your Network
• Resources include:
• Twitter
• Social Networks
• Pinterest
• Blogs
• Listervs
15. Phase 2: Manage Information
• You will have TONS of info
• How do you go through it?
• What tools are available?
16. Phase 3: Contribute and
Participate
• Not just a consumer
• Become a contributor
• Start by:
• Asking questions
• Commenting
17. Evaluation of PLN
• 3 checkpoints throughout the semester
• Goals
• Reflect on the progress of PLN
• Share successes with peers
• Seek feedback / suggestions
18. Get Started!
• The checkpoints will happen on:
• February 28th
• April 11th
• May 2nd
• Details will be on the class WIKI page
22. UDL “Umbrella”
• Good teaching for all students
• Includes AT, accommodations, modifications, and
curriculum content
• Provides flexible goals, methods, materials &
assessments
• Variety of ways to access curriculum; including use of
technology (assistive)
26. What is Assistive
Technology?
• Any technology with the potential to enhance the performance
of persons with disabilities.
• This includes a variety of devices and services that include
adaptive and rehabilitative devices and processes used in
selecting, locating and using them.
• Assistive technology includes both low and high tech devices.
48. Device or Service
• Defined by Public Law 100-407 of IDEA
• AT Device is any item, piece of equipment, or product
system whether acquired commercially off the shelf,
modified or customized, that is used to increase,
maintain, or improve functional capabilities of
individuals with disabilities
49. Device or Service
• Defined by Public Law 100-407 of IDEA
• AT Service means any service that directly assists an
individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition,
or use of an AT device.
50. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
EDUCATION ACT OF 1990, IDEA
• This law stipulates that each public agency
must ensure that the placement of every child
with a handicapping condition be determined
at least annually and be based on the child’s
individualized education program.
51. “For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier,
For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible”
IBM AT Training Package 1991
Facilitator Participants Who you are? What are your experiences with Assistive Technology? MAKE SURE TO ADD DATE OF SECOND TRAINING SESSION TO THE POWERPOINT SLIDE Presenter says: Thanks for attending this workshop today. We are excited about working with all of you to increase the use of assistive technology throughout the job accommodation process. We are from the Assistive Technology Services department from CP of New Jersey. We have been providing assistive technology services to consumers throughout the state for over 20 years. Today is the first part of this two part training series. We will be back on [say 2 nd date] to complete this training with you. Take a minute and write the next training date on the front page of your workbook. Presenter: Go around the room and have people say their name. Ask participants to describe their experience with assistive technology. Go over layout of the workbook. Explain how each slide has a section below it for notes. Remind participants to complete the front page of the workbook. Include in the training dates and ask them to write their name on the front page. They don’t want to lose their book once they spend time writing notes in it. Go over the sections of the book. Remind them to bring their book to the second session – they will only be given handouts and not another book.
Presenter: Review ground rules for the day.
Presenter: Review ground rules for the day.
Presenter: Remind the participants to have fun throughout the training. Also make sure to remind people that this is THEIR training – ask any question to make sure that this training is beneficial to you. Ask if there are any questions before starting the next section.
Presenter: Make sure to take one minute to make sure that there are no questions before moving to the next section.
The good news is that UDL is not in conflict with other methods and practices. It actually incorporates and supports many current research-based approaches to teaching and learning, such as the following: Cooperative learning (group work) Differentiated instruction (see TEAL Center Fact Sheet No. 5 on Differentiated Instruction) Performance-based assessment Project-based learning Multisensory teaching Theory of multiple intelligences Principles of student-centered learning (see TEAL Center Fact Sheet No. 6 on Student-Centered Learning)
Print out a quiz for AT misconceptions
Presenter: Make sure to take one minute to make sure that there are no questions before moving to the next section.
