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Janice Reese OT/L, ATP Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative [email protected] www.at4kids.com. Using Assistive Technology to Prepare Students for online testing. Assistive Technology. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ONLINE
TESTING
Janice Reese OT/L, ATPLittle Tennessee Valley Educational [email protected] www.at4kids.com
Assistive Technology
“For Americans without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For Americans with disabilities,
technology makes things possible” (Radabaugh, 1988).
AT includes technology devices, strategies, and techniques that enable students to master tasks at home, school or work.
They increase independence and improve quality of life—use of computers, toys, controls, equipment, communications, modifications, etc.
Guiding Principles
Goal of AT is to enhance capabilities and remove barriers.
A team approach is required to choose AT.
AT does not eliminate the need for instruction in social or academic skills.
Assessment and intervention are an ongoing process.
*The Provision of Assistive Technology Services in Rehabilitation, Arkansas Research and Training Center, U of Arkansas
Learner Objectives
Become familiar with PARCC accessibility features and accommodations
Be able to identify, locate and use comparable supports within the curriculum
Offer support for student use with Web 2.0 or integrated tools
Support identification of Personal Need Profile tools
Access in Testing Before…
A Look at PARCC
These tests will evaluate student progress according to the newly adopted Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
1. Online evaluation format2. Will offer a range of accessibility supports3. Demands expanded instruction with computer use and
accessibility tools4. Must establish student Personal Need Profiles (PNP)
PARCC alliance = shifting perspectives
Assess full range of CCSS Applies principles of UDL Expands use of technology Offers integrated accessibility features Opens use of general accommodations Fosters greater independence in assessment
Who Benefits?
ALL students will have access to SOME features
Special Access Features for others… Students with disabilities (with IEP’s) Students with 504 plans ELL students ELL students who also have
disabilities (and an IEP)
Personal Needs Profile
Required for ALL students Determines which access supports
are necessary (allowed) for online testing
Based upon history and use, teacher observations, IEP or 504 documentation
*Determinations made by IEP & 504 teams, general educators, parents
PARCC is due to release practice tests.This will allow preview of the toolbar so
students may begin looking at the supports they feel might be beneficial
PARCC Comprehensive Accessibility Policies
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Features for All Students
Accessibility Features*
Identified in advance
** Accommodatio
ns* Available to all participating students**For students with disabilities, English learners, and English learners with disabilities
Accessibility Features for All Students
Tool, support, or preference that is built into the assessment system that can be activated by any student, at his or her own discretion.
Universal Design features expected to benefit a diverse array of students and are available to all students.
Provided onscreen, stored in a toolbar, or are accessible through a menu or control panel, as needed.
During the assessment, students can choose which accessibility features they need for specific items. Examples include: audio amplification, highlighting, pop-up glossary, etc.
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Accessibility Features for All StudentsAudio Amplification
Blank Paper (provided by test administrator)
Eliminate Answer ChoicesFlag Items for Review
General Administration Directions Clarified (by test administrator)
General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated (by test administrator)
Highlight ToolHeadphones
Magnification/Enlargement DeviceNotePad
Pop-Up GlossaryRedirect Student to Test (by test administrator)
Spell CheckerWriting Tools
Common classroom supports Students need exposure prior to
testing use They decide which tools to use Can be turned on/off during test
Timing and SchedulingBreaks or Time of DayExtended time for completion
Settings are now considered standard accommodations available to all students.
Separate Location Small Group Testing Special Seating or space in room
Other Accommodations…
PARCC Comprehensive Accessibility Policies
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Features for All Students
Accessibility Features*
Identified in advance
** Accommodatio
ns* Available to all participating students**For students with disabilities, English learners, and English learners with disabilities
Special Accessibility Tools Must be documented in 504 or IEP Must be used routinely in class/with
testing Can be turned on/off by test
administrators
Special Features
Accessibility Feature Must be Identified in Advance by the PNP (During Test Registration Process)
Answer Masking ✔Audio AmplificationBackground/Font Color (Color Contrast)
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Blank Paper (provided by test admin)Eliminate Answer ChoicesFlag Items for ReviewGeneral Admin Directions Clarified (by test admin)General Admin Directions Read Aloud or Repeated as Needed (by test admin)General Masking ✔Highlighting Tool
Accessibility Feature Must be Identified in Advance by the PNP (During Test Registration Process)
Headphones or Noise Buffers
Line Reader Tool ✔Magnification/Enlargement Device
Note Pad
Pop-Up Glossary
Redirect Students to Test (by test admin)
Spell Checker
Text-to-Speech for Mathematics Assessment
✔
Writing Tools
For general Use For presentation For responding To modify timing or scheduling Unique or emergency accommodations
Different Kinds of Accommodations
Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Braille Edition of ELA/Literacy and Mathematics Assessment
Closed-Captioning of Multimedia Passages on the ELA/Literacy Assessments
Descriptive Video
Paper-and-Pencil Edition of the ELA/Literacy and Mathematics Assessments
Tactile Graphics
Text-to-Speech or Video of a Human Interpreter for the LA/Literacy Assessments, including items, response options, and passages.
ASL Video for the Mathematics Assessments for a Student Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
ASL Video of Test Directions for a Student Who Is Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Response Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Braille Note-Taker
Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools (on Non-calculator Sessions of Mathematics Assessments)
Scribing or Speech-to-Text (i.e., Dictation/Transcription or Signing) for the Mathematics Assessments; and for selected response (not constructed response) items on the ELA/Literacy assessments.
Scribing or Speech-to-Text (i.e., Dictation/Transcription) for constructed responses on the ELA/Literacy Assessments
Word Prediction on the ELA/Literacy Performance-Based Assessment (PBA)
Accommodations for English Language LearnersExtended Time
General Administration Directs Clarified in Student’s Native Language (by test admin)
General Administration Directs Read Aloud and Repeated as Needed in Students Native Language (by test admin)
Scribe or Speech-to-Text: Responses Dictated for Mathematics Assessment in English
Word-to-Word Dictionary (English/Native Language)
Similar Accessibility Tools
Software supports Web 2.0 tools Built-in accessibility features Digital content
Student Uses for Special Access Features
Must be documented (504 or IEP) Given daily/weekly access Opportunities for recreational use Used during assessments Document their progress; collect
samples
*Example: use of prediction software or apps (Co:Writer)
General Instruction and Use of Tools
Should be available on all systems Use for web access and general texts Encourage student exploration of
tools Create PNP for each student
Writing Test Sample
http://www.parcconline.org/samples/english-language-artsliteracy/grade-7-elaliteracy
What is AIM?
Accessible instructional materials (AIM) are materials that are designed or converted in a way that makes them usable and accessible across the widest range of student needs (print, digital, graphical, audio, video).
The term AIM refers to print instructional materials that have been transformed into new formats:
Large print Braille Audio Digital text
http://aim.cast.org/learn/accessiblemedia/allaboutaim
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
Microsoft and Apple Accessibility Tools An array of built-in access features to
accommodate those with vision, hearing, and/or mobility impairments. Includes: Narrator, Magnifier, Mouse and keyboard control adaptations
Word Prediction Provides word choices and prompts for correct
writing Keystroke Reduction Text-to-Speech provides auditory feedback
Examples: Text-To-Speech / Word Prediction Read-Aloud feature online Library or text books Free web toolbars Bookshare (www.bookshare.org) http://aim.cast.org/experience/trainin
g/aim_implementation_guide#.UsXgK_RDvTo
WordQ Co:Writer (or other apps)
Accessibility FeatureBackground/Font Color (Color Contrast)
-Mac (System Preferences>Accessibility>Seeing> Display) -Windows 7 (START>Control Panel>Ease of Access>Optimize Visual Display)-Windows XP (START>Control Panel>Accessibility Options>Adjust the contrast…)
Magnification/Enlargement
-Mac (System Preferences>Accessibility>Seeing> Zoom ) -Windows 7 (START>Control Panel>Ease of Access>Ease of Access Center>Magnifier)-Windows XP (START>All Programs> Accessories> Accessibility> Magnifier
Highlighter Highlighters available in Microsoft Word and other Word Processing Programs
Integrated Supports
Accessibility Feature
Note Pad All computer support word processing programs- Microsoft Word, WordPad, OneNote, Notes (Mac), Pages (Mac), etc.
Pop-Up Glossary
Mac- Right click any word and select “Look Up”Word- Review Tab>Click “Research”>enter a word or phrase to look up
Spell Checker/Writing Tools
Word processing program standard features: spell check, copy, paste, underline, bold, italicize, bullets, tables, graphs, etc.
General Resources
www.udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com (Web 2.0 tools) www.eduapps.org (MyStudyBar) www.atbar.org (ATBar) www.mits.cenmi.org/resources/MITSFreedomStick.aspx
(Freedom Stick) www.access.ecs.soton.ac.uk/projects/access-tools
(Access Tools Flash Drive) www.bookshare.org (digital books for SpEd students) www.dropbox.com (cloud storage for docs) www.donjohnston.com (Co:Writer software and app) Chrome Webstore / Google Play
Google Chrome Apps
Read & Write for Google Keyboarding instruction Note taking Mind mapping Calculators Text To Speech readers
Apple Apps
*lists on resource sites
Audio Exam CreatorPDF/doc managementDocument annotation and editingTTS readers, highlightingMagnification options (limited) **Do NOT use typing instruction apps
Tutorial Resources
www.livebinders.com (TAAT 2013 file)www.spectronicsinoz.comwww.freetech4teachers.comwww.makeuseof.comwww.ipadacademy.comhttp://www.inclusivetlc.com/Resources.aspx
Blogs to Follow
AT4Kids (me) www.at4kids.com
Assistive Technology Blog http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/
Spectronics http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/
Teaching All Students http://teachingall.blogspot.com/
Software options
Simon SIO Roller Typing FirstKeys 2 WordQ ReadPlease Chrome apps Apple apps Web 2.0 Supports