Quick Links

• SETT Framework forms
• SIOP checklist [XLS]
• UDL framework [XLS]
• How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School.

Introduction:

This week begins our journey exploring samples of what is available in Assistive Technology tools. Many of these tools may seem more appropriate for persons with disabilities. However, in many cases these resources have now found their way into the general population arena. As you explore continue to ask yourself, How could this be beneficial to ELL students or the general classroom student?

While we explore, we will also in parallel continue to investigate multiple intelligences, different learning styles and differentiated instruction strategies to help ALL students.

Readings

Class Notes

• Common Features Notes [Word ... PDF]
• Adaptive Switches [Word ... PDF]
• Low Vision vs. Blind [Word ... PDF]
• Access Technology for Persons with Vision Impairment and Blindness [Word ... PDF]
• Low Vision
• NCIP Adam's Story article
• Skim (primarily the first part) Computers in STEM [Word ... PDF]
• Building upon last week’s learning style inventories Read How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School. Chapter 3 Learning and Transfer (51-78) - pay particular attention to pages 62-78 Other Factors That Influence Transfer. And Chapter 4 How Children Learn starting at page 101 Multiple Intelligences.
• Web Design for Dyslexia
• John Bradford outlines the principles of good web-page design for a dyslexic audience. But good strategies for paper versions as well for ALL students.
• Skim Results of Practical Research. Click on examples

You may have found that the information from this session has captured your attention and would like to read further. Here are additional resources:

• Read How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School. Chapter 5 & 6. Chapter 5 Skim 114-120. Read for detail 121-128 The Role of Instruction on Brain Development.
• How can I change the fonts and background color on my browser?

Asynchronous Postings:

Please read the class summaries from the previous session’s threads-they will be posted in session 6 thread

• 6.1 Block-communication
• 6.2 Mini-assignment and discussion (Evaluating AAC Devices)
• 6.3 Questioning Disconnect
• 6.4 Low Vision Part I
• 6.5 Low Vision Part I
• 6.6 Bliss Activity

Post by Thursday 12-14