1. Amy Chase Martin Towson University 2. The content of
instruction should address the same concepts with all students, but
the degree of complexity should be adjusted to suit diverse
learners. Hall, T., Strangman, N., & Meyer, A. (2003).
Differentiated instruction and implications for UDL implementation.
Wakefield, MA: National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum.
Retrieved October 2, 2009 from
http://www.cast.org/publications/ncac/ncac_diffinstructudl.html 3.
Review Worksheet/Chapter Collaborative Jigsaw activity Reflection
activity No-tech, low-tech and high tech options Myth or Fact about
Technology Use Sample Technologies Digital Stories Podcasts
Promethean Boards 4. Form teams of 3 or 4 You will be given an
activity and a role Do the activity Discuss what you
observed/learned through the activity How could technology address
some of your challenges? 5. Take an index card Do not put your name
on the card Write 3 things that you do to address a challenge you
have in performing everyday tasks Example: do you use a calculator
to balance your checkbook? Do you adjust the mirrors in your car so
you can see to drive safely? 6. No-tech? Low-tech? High-tech? 7.
Nice Job! Computers can increase student performance on
standardized tests. Computers will replace teachers. Technology can
increase student motivation and improve self- concept. TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE TRUE FALSE 8. Motion Paths in PowerPoint Playing a
YouTube video in PowerPoint 2007 9. 1. Focus on Function Consider
what the student may want or need to do that he or she currently
cannot do. 2. Think in General Terms Select devices to purchase by
considering who, when, where, why and how aspects of the technology
. This can help the user find a product that meets many needs
instead of just a specific need. 3. Strive for Simplicity This
reduces maintenance and repair costs. Simple solutions are often
easier to use and, therefore, will be used such as a device to help
a studentbutton his ownshirt. Adapted from Pierce, K. (2008).
Overview: How to choose appropriate adaptive technology. Retrieved
October 2, 2009 from
http://www.esight.org/view.cfm?x=151&room=n0j&id=0 10.
Voting devices Pictures Auditory messages Text messages 11. Free!
Compatible on either Windows XP or Vista machines Can be used with
or without audio Can be used with or without text Can be employed
for student and/or teacher use to create media Sample High School
Math Sample Making Sushi 12. Using pre-selected resources, we will
collaborate on creating a simple movie to teach children about
where we expect to find water. Associated Resources
http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/ots/Training/documentation/MovieMaker/Movie
Maker_Basics.pdf 13. Free to do using Audacity Export as mp3 files
to play on iPods and other portable devices Create original
recordings to include in PowerPoint and MovieMaker projects Import
free, copyright-free music to incorporate in file Resource Download
page for Audacity Download page for LAME encoder 14. Connect your
microphone to your computer Launch Audacity Click the Record button
Record your audio track Select File > Save Project to save the
Audacity file for editing 15. Open the Audacity file you wish to
export Select File > Export as mp3 Click OK to the warning
popoup that appears Name the file and click Save Enter desired
identifying data in the dialog box that appears Click OK 16. Plug
in your microphone Launch your desired PowerPoint presentation
Click the Slide Show tab on the Ribbon Click Record Narration Click
Set Microphone Level to test the level of your speaking voice Speak
into the mic to see if the level is appropriate Click OK twice
Begin recording your narration Press the Esc key when you are done
Click Save. Run the Slide Show to hear your narration. 17. Create
an mp3 file Create an account on a web hosting site like
Screencast.com Upload the mp3 file into the folder you have created
on the web hosting site Assign rss feed properties to the folder
Now you will simply provide the url for the RSS feed to your
intended audience 18. Launch iTunes Select Advanced > Subscribe
to Podcast Paste the url of the rss of the podcast you wish to
subscribe to Click OK Future episodes of the podcast will
automatically be downloaded into iTunes whenever you launch it 19.
iTunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Juice
http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index. php Google Reader
http://reader.google.com Does not download files 20. Free sound
effects http://www.a1freesoundeffects.com/ Copyright free music
http://www.jamendo.com/en/ 21. This interactive whiteboard
interfaces with a computer station, a portable tablet and
individual clickers to collect student feedback. Resources
Promethean Tutorial Short vowels lesson for students with autism
Food chains lesson with third graders Biology lesson for high
school students 22. Assistive Technology may have nothing to do
with computers or the internet. Recognizing your own need for
accommodations may help you to consider those of your students.
Free creative software and online resources exist for you to use!
Read the professional journals associated with your teaching
interests to stay aware of the new tools and their uses. Try
EVERYTHING!
