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Encouraging Dynamic Growth for EducatorsACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR STRUGGLING LEARNERS
ROSE RACICOT
Session Objectives
Participants will be able to: Understand the concepts of Universal Design for
Learning Gain an overview of KSD Accessible Technology
Resources Review accessible software programs that provide
multiple options for:Teachers to provide representation of
informationStudents to express what they know
Success Criteria
Participants will be able to:
Explain to colleagues and community how flexible teaching materials and strategies create a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Know how to locate and access KSD accessible technology resources
Identify 4 accessible tech tools available to all students for literacy support
Name at least 2 features of these tools that will support a struggling learner to access their core curriculum
Agenda
UDL Principles KSD Accessible Technology Tools Explore software features on:
Snap&Read text reader Clicker 6 multimedia presentation and writing tool Co:Writer 7 word prediction software
Follow up Training Opportunities
A Visual Representation of UDL
Video
UDL video to educate others:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4
Universal Design for LearningPrinciples
Provide students with multiple means of Representation - Accessing information
Expression – of knowledge based on student’s
unique viewpoint
Engagement - with the curriculum
Video from Nonprofit CAST= the Center for Applied Special Technologyhttp://lessonbuilder.cast.org/window.php?src=videos
Multiple Means of Representationfor students to access information
Visual presentations – i.e. Discovery Education Streaming videos, teacher created visuals
Enlarged print, use of color , & design – i.e. Readability tool
Audio text support – i.e. Snap&Read, WebAnywhere, WYNN 7, Co:Writer 7, Clicker 6
Multimedia presentations – PhotoStory 3, Clicker 6, Powerpoint, Windows Movie Maker, SMART Notebook
Internet links to background information
Multiple Means of Expressionfor students to demonstrate learning
Graphic tools – i.e. Inspiration, Kidspiration, Word tools Keyboarding with spelling supports – i.e. Co:Writer, MS
Word spellcheck, WYNN, word banks Narration, audio recording, podcasts Multimedia tools- i.e. PowerPoint, Photostory 3, Clicker 5,
Inspiration, SMART Notebook 3-D models Artistic displays – i.e. drawings, collages, paintings Data displays – i.e. graphs and charts
Multiple Means of Engagement
Infused throughout your classroom Student choices Audio/visual/hands on SMART Response clickers Poll Everywhere
Multimedia Project-based inquiry E-mail, blogging, discussion boards, wikis Collaborative learning
UDL is compatible with other Initiatives
RTICommon Core
State Standards
Blended Learning
State Assessments Differentiation AIM
Universal Design for Learning
What is AIM?
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) ensure access to the content in educational resources used by all students.
Specialized formats include: Braille Audio Digital Text Large Print
What does AIM look like?
Introducing Students to AIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3uKNKMv7s
KSD Resources
KSD Accessible Tech Resources
Curriculum Center Technology Support Intervention Resources
Atomic Learning software tutorials
Bookshare Membership For qualified users only due to copyright restrictions
MackinVIA e-Books
KSD UDL Software Examples
Snap&ReadSoftware Center
Co:Writer 7Software Center
Clicker 6Software Center
Inspiration 8 In Shortcuts folder
Representation: Simple and Universal Screenreader
Snap&Read Explore
Snap&Read video: http://donjohnston.com/snap-read/#.U6DB2HeBp8E
TRY IT: Download from Software Center
Open text on any website or document
Click on Snap&Read, select text and it will read!
You can adjust reading speed, voice and background colors
Expression: Co:Writer 7
Co:Writer is a floating word prediction window that works alongside ANY word processing or text window, even online.
Posting a reply to a discussion board using word prediction
Co:Writer Explore
Co:Writer 7 video: http://donjohnston.com/cowriter/#.U6DBnXeBp8E
Try it!
Open MS Word or any other text box
Open Co:Writer
Click into your doc and start typing with word prediction
Select a topic dictionary
Open a word bank
Students listen and read literature on a subject first to gain ideas.
Students then write about the subject with custom wordbank, pictures and speech feedback support
Representation and Expression:Clicker 6 Multimedia Writing
Support
Representation and Expression:
Clicker 6 Math Ideas
Plotting Coordinates
Tell the Time
Clicker 6 explore
Clicker 6 video http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/clicker/video.aspx
TRY IT: Open Clicker 6 icon on your computer desktop Try Quick Start Word Processor Explore Example folder Explore Make a Book
Representation, Engagement, & Expression: Inspiration
Expression: Inspiration Templates with Outlining
Enhance your Teaching Effectiveness for ALL Learning Styles
Think Universal Design for LearningFrontload accessible technologies
into the curriculumProvide access to CORE for allEnsure success for
all students!
Continuing Support and Contact Info
Upcoming Classes: UDL eLearning self-paced class – 3 hours Clicker 6 hands-on – Nov 2nd 4-7pm Clicker 6 Quick Wizards Tech Talk – Nov 3rd, 4-5pm Co:Writer & Inspiration Tech Talk – Nov 17th, 4-5pm
Tech Talks 2015-16 (Schedule)
AT hands-on classes and Tech Talkshttps://ero3.eschoolsolutions.com/user/Login.taf?function=
Search for “Assistive Technology” classes
Rose Racicot, AT Program Specialist X7430 [email protected]
Clock Hour Information
Lunch and Learn participants are eligible to earn clock ours after attending a minimum of three sessions.
On or after June 10th, participants who are eligible to receive clock hours will receive notification identifying the number of qualified hours along with directions for payment and submission.
Participants have until the last day of school to request clock hours and make payment to Professional Development.
You will also receive your assignment that must be completed in order to fulfill the district clock requirement. This will be due by June 17th.
Next Session Topic: Office 365/Office Online
Friday, November 20, 2015