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= = Intro to Assistive Technology (AT)and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Digital Equity Curriculum Integration Power of Multimedia || -Access To Learning -Your Nostalgia isn’t helping me learn -Wait, What? || -Inclusive Learning Environment activities (Built-in Accessibility, file-management, AT tool exploration, online tools) || > > > Assistive Technology Tool Explorations || See Class site for Specific Readings, slides, videos, blogs, in addition to formal readings including: -A Blueprint for UDL -Chapter 3: Variability of Learners -SETT Framework <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">-Literacy, Assistive Technology, and Students with Significant Disabilities || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Online Investigations and Discussions: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">-Universal Design for Learning <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">-Assistive Technology <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">-Learner Choice of AT topic <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Assistive
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 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">1st Class Meeting || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Learning Environment
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Online Between Face-to-Face class meetings || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Online Investigations and Discussions:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Universal Design for Learning
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Assistive Technology and AAC
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Learner Choice of AT topic

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">AT tool exploration || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Group UDL Lesson Plans || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">UDL Guidelines <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">UDL Lesson Builder || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">-Assistive Technology Tool Exploration <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">-UDL Lesson Plan || =<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> =
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">2nd Meeting || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Assistive Technology Tool Explorations continued
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Final Project is due 1 week after last class meeting. || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Applying what you have learned: Student Choice of Final Project || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Review all course investigations (readings, discussions, digital activities, videos, slides, etc.) || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Final Project ||

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Inclusive Learning Environment Activities (AT and UDL)
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">IN CLASS – DUE July 11th (20 Points)
= = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Introductory interactive activities exploring built-in Accessibility Tools and Online Learning Tools, Assistive Technology and UDL. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Topics are selected to develop a foundation for success in classrooms and include; built-in accessibility tools for popular operating systems, user safety; adjustment of controls; strategies for saving and retrieving data; using google docs, google drive, power of multimedia, strategies for curriculum integration, lesson planning, digital equity, and online tools to include all learners. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Scavenger Hunt Activity – Operating Systems and Built-in Accessibility (5points) = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Students will explore the built-in accommodations available in computer operating systems (iOS, Google Chrome, Mac, Windows, Android, Kindle etc.). = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Story Spine Activity – Google Docs, Collaboration, File Management, Sharing & Curriculum Connections (5points) = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">3.Curriculum Integration and Digital Equity Activity (5points) = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Exploration of AT tools - Online, Google Chrome Extensions, iPad Apps, hardware (5 points) = =

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Online Investigations and Discussion
= = ==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">ONLINE- DUE July 12th-August 8th (45 points: 30 for initial posts and 15 for responses to peers) == = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">A series of online learning investigations are created to reflect DESE licensure requirements. These investigations collect the latest research, anchor reference articles, presentations and other resources to study and learn about implementation strategies. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">1. All students are required to conduct thorough online investigations, including readings, videos, website explorations, etc. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Review the related discussion prompt on the online course site = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Create an initial post in response to the online investigation that demonstrates evidence of exploring resources and synthesizing information. (10 points each) = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Read all posts from peers. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Respond to at least one discussion post from a peer within a the weekly timeframe (5 points each) = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">6. Posts due by midnight on the date indicated unless otherwise specified. = =

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= = > = = Students will work online to learn about Universal Design for Learning through interactive activities, readings, case studies, presentations, demonstrations, video models and research-to-practice resources. = = Topics include: The Myth of Average, UDL Guidelines and Principles, Misunderstood Minds, Expert Learning, Tools to support UDL. = = >> >> > = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Students will work online to learn about assistive technology through case studies, user stories, readings, interactive activities presentations, demonstrations, video models and research to practice resources. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Topics include: AAC, Severe Special Needs and AT, Moderate Special Needs and AT, AT in the Community, AT in the IEP, AT and the Law, and AT Evaluation and Procedures. = = >> >> > >> >> >> >> = =
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Online Investigation 1: Universal Design for Learning
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Initial Post DUE Wednesday July 18th (10 Points)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> AND Response to Peer Due Wednesday July 25th (5 Points)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Online Investigation 2: Assistive Technology and AAC
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Initial Post DUE Wednesday July 25th (10 Points)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> AND Response to Peer Due Wednesday August 1st (5 Points)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Online Investigation 3: Learner CHOICE of Deeper Exploration of any Assistive Technology topic
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Identify Topic and receive approval from Instructor by Wednesday July 25th
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Initial Post DUE Wednesday August 1st (10 Points)
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Assistive Technology Tool Exploration and UDL Lesson Plan Assignment:
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">ONLINE and IN CLASS (20 Points)
= = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">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. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">DUE: August 8th by 8pm - Share information about AT tools and Submit Group Lesson Plan via our <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">online course management site = = > > > >> >> >> >> >> >> > > = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> required just demonstrate technology, share brief lesson plan and your brainstorm of = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">ideas for UDL and AT tools/strategies, answer questions from peers. = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">share ideas. = =
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> 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) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Explore the tool and vendor resources available online (vendor site, youtube, etc.)
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Submit/share a BRIEF summary/table about the Tool
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Identify the Tool
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Identify the nature of student needs that could be addressed by the tool
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Supply Technical information about the products (Cost, Platform, specs, etc.)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> 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

= = ==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Final Project LEARNER CHOICE <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">: DUE 2 weeks after last day class meeting - August 8th at 5pm (15 points) == = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Option 1:What would YOU like to create? = = You have learned so much about using technology to support your students. What do YOU need to support your teaching practice? Use this assignment to allow you the time to create something/anything you need for your current/future work environment. = = With prior approval of the instructor, you can create your CHOICE of a project that demonstrates understanding of course concepts and supports your needs and goals as a professional. = =

= = Previous multimedia projects have included: = = > > > > > > > > > > = =
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Classroom Website creation
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Formal Proposal for needed tools
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Professional Development Presentation
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Multimedia presentations for parents or administrators
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Development of procedures for Assistive technology consideration and implementation
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Conduct a need for AT evaluation using the SETT Framework
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Conduct an assessment for need for reading and/or writing accommodations using the PAR or WPP from Don Johnston, Inc.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Create a Tutorial Database for your District
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Apply a UDL Lesson plan and share your results using a multimedia presentation
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> What do YOU want to create?

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= = = = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Students will develop a comprehensive plan for integrating the use of computers, devices, software, apps and/or other technologies into the classroom curriculum. Your plan must include MULTIPLE technology tools and can be in the form of a document or a presentation: (see Rubric) = = > > > > > > > > = =
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Option 2: Traditional Multimedia Assignment **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Classroom/Learner profile [2 points],
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Strategies for consideration of student diversity [2 points],
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Hardware and peripheral choices, including assistive technology [2 points], Specify exact configurations details you might need to consider.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Details of software/app/chrome extension search and how selections reflect Curriculum Standards. [2 points],
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Details of website tools search (free and/or subscriptions) and how selections reflect Curriculum standards. [2 points]
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Reflection about your visit to any local computer store or online store/websites to "shop" for technology [2point], and
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Detailed Budget [2 points].
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Project Reflection post DUE on same day[1 point]

===<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">//Although rubrics are available for your assignments, ultimately, the real rubric is IMPRESS YOURSELF. You all have different backgrounds and foundational skills. Take risks in this class which demonstrate you are a// life-long //learner who discovers as many ways as possible to reach all learners. You are developing your Technology Toolbox to help struggling learners succeed!// ===

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">//Be the change!//

 * General Notes:**


 * All assignments are "turned in" via Google Classroom and files/links are uploaded.**


 * Files/Documents/links etc are named according to appropriate digital etiquette: Firstinitallastnameassignmentname.xxx**

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