A Tool for Multisensory Remediation of Dyslexia Linda Hutchison Presenter

 Who would you expect to be (or who are) the innovators and early adopters in your field of work for the innovation you are exploring? What strategies are the most persuasive in convincing them to adopt the innovation?  Who do you think would be (or who are) the laggards in terms of rejecting the innovation? What strategies would be best to help move them toward adoption?  Which combination of perceived attributes would be best for helping your innovation meet critical mass in your industry?

 Replaces blackboards, whiteboards, and flip charts in classrooms and offices  Uses computer software to present materials  Allows for recording and storage of materials  Provides an effective strategy for instruction, educational materials and presentations NEED

 1950s-Universal Design for Learning gained momentum for barrier-free educational environments. New technologies were developing.  Around1990-interactive whiteboards were developed by Xerox for use in offices  1991-SMART Board introduced a board with a LCD screen attached to a computer  Late 1990s-the development of new features for the technology  In 2001-e-Instruction developed wireless technology for the board  2009-mini-boards were introduced in classrooms DEVELOPMENT

 Effective Assistive Technology Tool  Interactive Whiteboard Technology can easily be integrated into the classroom to meet the needs of all students  Is attractive to all age groups  Accommodates multiple learning styles ◦ Visual, auditory, and tactile RESEARCH

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 IWBs developed as a technology tool to improve interaction in classrooms  Engages students who have a kinesthetic learning style  Important tool in Universal Design for Learning model  63.5% of educators globally have a dedicated interactive whiteboard in their classroom  The installed base of IWBs in K-12 schools is about million units Innovation-Decision Process

400, , , ,000 50,000 1,000 SMART Technologies Interactive Whiteboard Sales U.S. Sales WEEK 6 S CURVE

 Motivates students to learn  Satisfies technology learning standards  Training can be provided as professional development  Manufactures can work with schools to develop pilot programs  See results in achievement testing