Assistive Technology for Classroom Teachers

1. Assistive Technology for Classroom Teachers MICCA March 20, 2002 Baltimore, Maryland

2. NETTEC Program New Teacher Technology Competency Program of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools

3. The Superintendent’s Initiative “In the immediate future teachers will need to demonstrate a basic level of technology proficiency. Therefore, all newly hired instructors will be assessed, then trained according to predetermined technology competencies.” ComTek: Dave Rose

4. The first step….. …. Assess existing staff development. ComTek: Dave Rose

5. Part II.ASSESSMENT

6. Part III Identification of Training Pathways ComTek: Dave Rose

7. EDUC498C Technology Basics for Teachers EDUC498K Computing in a School Setting EDUC498D Computers in the Science Classroom EDUC498E Computers in the Language Arts Classroom EDUC498F Integrating Technology into Mathematics EDUC498L Integrating Technology into Social Studies EDUC498A Problem Based Classrooms EDUC498O Assistive Technology for the Classroom Teacher EDUC498B Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Course Offerings ComTek: Dave Rose

8. College Park College of Education Education Technology Outreach Professional Development Courses Davina Pruitt-Mentle ComTek: Dave Rose

9. Why UMCP Educational Technology Outreach Courses? • Proven success in local school systems • Graduate Credit • 1-3 graduate credits • Cost • Time • Customized curriculum • School system • Teacher “group” • Teacher oriented • Can change and update as needed ComTek: Dave Rose

10. Why UMCP (continued) • Location • Payment structure • Time schedule-flexible • F2F-hybrid and on-line options ComTek: Dave Rose

11. Other Advantages • Technology Associate Certificate after completion of 6 modules • “Train the trainer” model (optional) • Courses are designed to aid in meeting necessary recertification requirements • Credits toward existing COE degree programs • Infrastructure for new degree program ComTek: Dave Rose

12. More Advantages • Data collection becoming a component of modules • New courses can be developed when needed • Access to University Research • Fast track for new programs and grants ComTek: Dave Rose

13. EDUC 498A Project Based Classrooms EDUC 498B Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom EDUC 498C Technology Basics for Teachers EDUC 498D Computers in the Science Classroom EDUC 498E Computers in the Language Arts Classroom EDUC 498F Integrating Technology in the Mathematics Classroom EDUC 498K Computing in the School Setting: Teaching with Telecommunications EDUC 498L Integrating Technology with the Social Studies Curriculum EDUC 498M Internet Content for the Classroom EDUC 498N Web-Based Instructional Tools EDUC 498O Assistive Technology for the Classroom Teacher EDUC 498P Technology Leadership Issues in Educational Technology Course Offerings EDUC 498Q Desktop Publishing EDUC498RInternet Content for the Classroom II EDUC498S Internet Content for the Classroom III EDUC498T Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction I EDUC498U Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction II EDUC498V Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction III EDUC498W Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction I EDUC498X Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction II EDUC498Y Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction III EDUC498Z Designing Instruction with Technology EDUC698M Internet Content for the Classroom (3 credits) EDUC698T Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction (3 credits) EDUC698W Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction (3 credits) EDUC 698Z Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3 credits) ComTek: Dave Rose

14. Three On-Line Courses • Internet Content for the Classroom • Distance Learning for the Classroom • Cyberethics • Processes and Acquisition of Reading ComTek: Dave Rose

15. Education Technology Outreach To Get Involved In Our Staff Development Graduate Outreach Program Contact: Davina Pruitt-Mentle (301) 405 –8202 dp151@umail.umd.edu www.edtechoutreach.umd.edu ComTek: Dave Rose

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17. SYLLABUS DESCRIPTION OF COURSE EXPERIENCE: In this hands-on, learner-centered course, general and special educators will be introduced to various accommodations and assistive technology devices. The outcomes of this course primarily focus on the teachers developing confidence in using “No Tech”, “Low Tech” and “High Tech” solutions to meet the individual needs of their students. ComTek: Dave Rose

18. PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES: • Teachers will access the Internet to obtain information to address the needs of students with disabilities. • Teachers will discuss the use of “no tech” and “low tech” accommodations to address the needs of students with disabilities. • Teachers will demonstrate how a computerized graphic organizer can assist students with learning disabilities ComTek: Dave Rose

19. Teachers will use software to develop an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and exchange information with another professional so that appropriate assistive technology is identified. • Teachers will construct a daily schedule using picture communication symbols. • Teachers will use a modified keyboard. • Teachers will explore the use of portable keyboards and word processors as assistive technology devices. ComTek: Dave Rose

20. Teachers will use presentation software as a single use assistive technology device to incorporate students in the general education setting. • Using an upcoming instructional unit, teachers will incorporate assistive technology into five consecutive lessons to integrate a student with disabilities in that unit. ComTek: Dave Rose

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