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Technology in the Classroom

Technology in the Classroom. Susan Cherup Education Department Fall Semester 2008. Top 10 Reasons to Know A.T./UDL. What are Assistive Technology and Devices ?.

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Technology in the Classroom

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  1. Technology in the Classroom Susan Cherup Education Department Fall Semester 2008

  2. Top 10 Reasons to Know A.T./UDL

  3. 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

  4. 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. Hmmm... What is UDL?

  5. Back to the Top 10 Reasons to Know A.T./UDL Good!

  6. # 10 - You will learn about No Tech Pencil grip Low Tech Talking calculator High Tech Kurzweil 4000

  7. # 9 You will have access to the MITS to borrow these materials from their lending library.MITS and WATI

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

  9. # 7 The 90 Days of Summer will be your daily reading any time of the year.

  10. # 6 Google notebook will help organize your life!Jessica Sabon

  11. # 5 The SMARTBoard will help meet the needs of all students.

  12. # 4 Turning Technologies will turn everyone on.

  13. # 3 The document camera will make teaching and learning easier.Ben Herrman

  14. # 2 You can join SETSig!Learn more about Special Interest Groups.

  15. And, the # 1 reasonto know AT/UDL…

  16. You will be helping more students succeed!

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