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Presenters Ajayi Johns FDLRS – South 305-274-3501 Exploring New Territories Presenters Ajayi Johns FDLRS – South 305-274-3501 Gmederos@dadeschools.net Marion Dell Sharon Day LATS, FDLRS TECH, RPT SLP, AT Specialist 305-293-1400 x53366 305-743-3282 x50364

Housekeeping Please be sure to sign in on two sheets Exploring New Territories Housekeeping Please be sure to sign in on two sheets Todays Professional Development is worth 10points: but you must do a follow up activity, and do an online survey to indicate student achievement (link on PD resources) There is a lot of material, so please be respectful of the presenters and your colleagues when speaking. (Don’t Interrupt or talk over each other ) Laptops out, and plugged in if possible…we will be using all day.

Today’s Schedule Now – Introduction and Logistics Ice Breaker Exploring New Territories Today’s Schedule Now – Introduction and Logistics Ice Breaker Exploring New Territories Universal Design of Learning 10:00 – Break Build a Kid Activity Assistive Technology Intervention Plan

AIMs introduction and activity CPALMS website exploration Exploring New Territories AIMs introduction and activity CPALMS website exploration Project Access website exploration Virtual Learning 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Explore wiki spaces Follow up instructions Evaluation

Participants will be able to Exploring New Territories Participants will be able to Identify technology available that can enhance learning for all students Know where resources are accessible on line Demonstrate knowledge of adapting lessons to meet the Universal Design for Learning model List Accessible Instructional Materials available and how to use them Log into the CPALMS & Project Access website for resources

What is Technology??? Positive Negative Exploring New Territories What is Technology??? Positive Negative Have everyone introduce themselves and describe one positive, negative or funny experience with technology in the classroom.

FDLRS – Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resource System Exploring New Territories FDLRS – Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resource System Technology Child Find Parent Services HRD – Human Resources Development Loan Library Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South, is a FLDOE grant funded project, that provides education support system for educators, parents, and professionals who work with students with disabilities. http://Fdlrs-south.dade.k12.us

Exploring New Territories

Exploring New Territories – Manuals (available online)

Exploring New Territories Wiki Spaces WWW.WikiSpaces.com is a website available to teachers for free. Can be used to easily create websites with desired information. We will be using a Wiki later in this presentation so you can see the functionality.

Exploring New Territories Let’s Build A Kid In groups of 4-5, use a chart paper and markers to create your “Student” Draw the student in the middle of the page List students strengths, limitations, Learning style, physical/cognitive abilities, and social skill levels. Visual auditory Kinesthetic You are now going to “create” a student that will be used for the next part of the presentation. So you can think about characteristics of a student whom you are having difficulty creating appropriate lessons and activities. Do not speak in specifics: no names! It can be a combination of characteristics…so for example….

Universal Design for Learning Strategies Exploring New Territories Universal Design for Learning Strategies Start with manageable curriculum units: i.e. math lesson Identify the goals of the unit: the standards or access points Identify what the student needs to do to show mastery of the standard Determine what the instructional barriers are for your student: Determine what tools would help the student to be able to actively participate/engage in the lesson. Determine how goals, methods and assessments can be adjusted.

Exploring New Territories Assistive Technology Becomes a component when the student is having difficulty achieving an IEP goal. AT is specific to an activity/goal (i.e. the student has good comprehension when she hears the information, but cannot read on her own. So use a digital reader) Think in terms of SETT: Student, Environment, Task, Tool The MCSD AT Referral Form: help fill out the information so the AT Team understands what assistance you are asking for from them.

Finishing Up Questions Follow up activity Workshop Evaluation Exploring New Territories Finishing Up Questions Follow up activity Workshop Evaluation Thank you!!!

Exploring New Territories Contact Sharon Day Sharon.day@keysschools.com 305-743-3282 x50364 Marion Dell marion.dell@keysschools.com 305-293-1400 x53366