Technology in the Classroom

Susan CherupEducation DepartmentFall Semester 2008

Top 10 Reasons to Know A.T./UDL

What are Assistive Technology and

Devices?

“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”“services include the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device” AT Policy and Practice Series, TAM

What is UDL?

Universal Design for Learning reduces barriers for everyone.

Example, MS spell check assists everyone become better spellers.

Assistive Technology reduces barriers for individuals.

Example, a communication board for someone who is unable to speak.

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10 Reasons to Know A.T./UDL

Good!

# 10 - You will learn about

No Tech

Pencil grip

Low Tech

Talking calculator

High Tech

Kurzweil 4000

# 9 You will have access to the MITS to borrow these materials from their lending library.

MITS and WATI 

# 8 You will learn how the the revised NETS*T address AT, UDL, and more.Katie Holm

# 7 The 90 Days of Summer will be your daily reading any time of the year.

# 6 Google notebook will help organize your life!Jessica Sabon

# 5 The SMARTBoard will help meet the needs of all students.

# 4 Turning Technologies will turn everyone on.

# 3 The document camera will make teaching and learning easier.Ben Herrman

# 2 You can join SETSig!Learn more about Special Interest Groups.

And, the # 1 reason to know AT/UDL…

You will be helping more students succeed!