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= Assistive Technology tool Exploration And Curriculum Integration UDL Lesson Plan Assignment: = = 20 points = =**We are creating a UDL Lesson Plan AND learning about new tools to incorporate!!** =

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ONLINE and IN CLASS (20 Points)
Students will collaboratively explore assistive technology tools and develop a UDL Lesson Plan using the CAST UDL Lesson Builder that incorporates a brainstorm of a variety of tools and report to the class. DUE: August 8th by 8pm - Share information about AT tools and Submit Group Lesson Plan via our online course management site > > > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >  required just demonstrate technology, share brief lesson plan and your brainstorm of ideas for UDL and AT tools/strategies, answer questions from peers and share ideas.
 * 1)  Acquire/Install/subscribe to a free or trial version of selected software or install a chrome extension or download free app or subscribe to free trial. (Student choice)
 * 1)  Explore the tool and vendor resources available online (vendor site, youtube, etc.)
 * 1)  Submit/share a BRIEF summary/table about the Tool
 *  Identify the Tool
 *  Identify the nature of student needs that could be addressed by the tool
 *  Supply Technical information about the products (Cost, Platform, specs, etc.)
 *  Identify the Potential use in standards-based curriculum
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Discuss how features available in the products match or address learning needs
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Share Comments about the company website and resources available to learn the tool
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Brainstorm ideas for supporting ALL students by collaborating on a UDL Lesson Plan using multiple technology tools.
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Present (5-10 minutes) to the class – No formal presentation is

Rubric:

Think about considerations when assessing new (to us) technology tools - we will discuss this in class first.
 * Appearance - Visual Interface
 * Well-designed, not cluttered
 * Easy Log-on
 * Easy to use
 * Different Levels for variable skills
 * Intuitive, easy to modify
 * Cost vs. Free
 * Accessible
 * Easy to troubleshoot
 * Mistake Tolerant
 * Compatible with other classroom methods
 * Multiple capabilities
 * **Various platforms**
 * Offline capabilities
 * Enjoyable
 * How it supports specific tasks

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