Assistive Technology for Student Success Stephanie Robbins, M.Ed. Assistive Technology Coordinator Disability Resources and Services Slide shows CU IN THE CITY, a skyline view of Denver.

Goals and Objectives Share knowledge and resources about a software (Kurzweil Education System) that may benefit a variety of students. Provide you with a glimpse and live examples of Kurzweil. Equip you with a tool for your toolbox. Ultimate Goal Moving Forward: Partner with offices under Student Affairs to provide access to Kurzweil and future trainings.

My Role as the Assistive Technology Coordinator Within Disability Resources & Services, I work one-on-one with students registered with our office, providing them access to assistive technology (AT) that they need to either improve or maintain their academic functioning (reading, writing, note-taking). Typically work with students with Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, autism), Visually Impaired. Manage AT Computer Lab & Services (SCB Suite 2116): Fall 2016 Newsletter link Link to Newsletter: http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-services/resources/disability-resources-services/about-office/Documents/Newsletter%20-%20Fall%202016%20Final.pdf

What is Assistive Technology (AT)? AT comes in 2 parts: 1) Technology 2) Service AT is any device, item or software that is used to increase, maintain and/or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. AT Service: Any service that directly assists a person with a disability in the selection, acquisition, and use of an assistive technology device.  Link ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) Website - https://www.atia.org/ Kurzweil Education 3000 software is not just assistive technology, the functionalities support Universal Design for Learning! ATIA: https://www.atia.org/

Intro to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL? You Tube Video on UDL You Tube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOUdmzaZrc8

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. From: http://www.udlcenter.org/ The principles take the “term” disability out!! And include all individuals- those with and without disabilities! 3 Main Principles: Learning should offer 1) Multiple Means of Representation 2) Multiple Means of Action & Expression 3) Multiple Ways of Engagement UDL Center Website: http://www.udlcenter.org/

UDL Examples – Ask the Audience!

Kurzweil 3000 Education Software is UDL What is Kurzweil? (Pronounced Kirz-while) Multi-Platform Software (Desktop for PC & Mac, Web Version, iPad) Offers tools for Reading, Writing, Note-taking, Literacy and more that support the UDL principles Download Links: Version 15 Web License PC: https://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3win Mac: https://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3mac Features Writing platform for creating mind-maps and diagrams Turn notes into outlines Multiple Writing Views Dictionary, Translator Reading- Text to Speech Highlighting Note-taking https://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3win https://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3mac

Kurzweil Testimony Videos Higher Education Student Testimonies from Berkshire College: Diana & Anthony https://www.kurzweiledu.com/experience-kurzweil/video-library/video-berkshire-college.html https://www.kurzweiledu.com/experience-kurzweil/video-library/video-berkshire-college.html

Kurzweil User Accounts CU Denver has 500 Student Licenses and UNLIMITED Faculty/Staff licenses! As a staff/faculty member you can receive a license for free and use it to sign in and access Kurzweil from any device! (Work, home, personal) Creating Organizations: I have the ability to create organizations (or departments) in the Kurzweil User Account system. Create an “organization” for specific departments and assign students licenses to teams in that organization.

What Next? How to Get Involved If you downloaded the Kurzweil Desktop software and would like a FREE Faculty/Staff account, then fill out the Survey Monkey Survey: If you’re interested in more information, or would like to collaborate on training and student licenses, please fill out the survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3QRWJT

Questions? Stephanie Robbins, M.Ed. Assistive Technology Coordinator, Downtown Campus stephanie.robbins@ucdenver.edu Office: 303-315-3510