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Assistive Technology

Published on Dec 06, 2015

How do we choose and effectively use AT?

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Assistive Technology

Are we using it effectively?
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"I feel like I can do anything now." - Josh

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Questions to ask for measuring effectiveness.

  • Can the student access the necessary materials?
  • Does it help the student stay engaged?
  • Does it help the student construct their own understanding?
  • Does it help the student create evidence of their learning?
  • Does it help the student share their learning with others?
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Can the student access materials?

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Tools for access

  • Text-to-speech software (Kurzweil, Read&Write, Free Natural Reader)
  • Speech-to-text/voice recognition (Dragon, Google Speech Recognition)
  • e-books (Kurzweil, Bookshare, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play Books, etc.)
  • Magnifier w/ color place marker
  • Portable electronic devices (iPad, tablet, laptop, Chromebook, etc.)
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More tools for access

  • Color overlays
  • Slantboards
  • Modified keyboards
  • Wrist supports (for keyboarding)
  • Non-slip pad/clipboard
  • Modified calculators
  • Electronic organizers/agendas
  • Modified mouse/trackball
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Something to remember...

Does the AT match the capabilities of the student?
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Student Engagement

Does the class look like this?
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Student Engagement

...or does it look like this?
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Are students constructing their own understanding?

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Tools for constructing understanding:

  • Popplet (graphic organizer)
  • InstaGrok (graphic organizer)
  • Kurzweil (column notes & templates)
  • Read&Write (color-coded)
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Can the student create evidence of his/her learning?

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Tools to consider for reading/writing:

  • Storybird
  • Storyboard That
  • Google Docs/Slides (w/ research tool)
  • Kurzweil
  • ThingLink
  • Photobabble
  • Prezi
  • Word prediction software
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Tools for math

  • Math Paper app (Panther)
  • Geometer's Sketchpad
  • MyScript Calculator
  • Enlarged graph paper
  • Daum Equation Editor
  • Math Pad Plus
  • Talking calculator
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Can the student share his/her learning?

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Tools to share learning

  • Google Drive
  • SnagIt
  • Prezi
  • Kurzweil Universal Library
  • Edmodo
  • Twitter
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Driving Focus:
Can the AT effectively help the student with a disability perform everyday tasks?

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In summary, effective academic AT should grant the student access to materials, promote student engagement, allow for construction of understanding, and foster the ability to create and share evidence of their learning.

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With the right tools,

we can help them climb as high as they want!

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