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Presenters FDLRS – South Exploring New Territories Ajayi Johns Marion DellSharon Day LATS, FDLRS TECH, RPT x x50

 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. Exploring New Territories Housekeeping

Today’s Schedule Exploring New Territories  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  Project Access website exploration  Virtual Learning  12:00 – 1:00 Lunch  Explore wiki spaces  Follow up instructions  Evaluation Exploring New Territories

 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 Exploring New Territories Participants will be able to

What is Technology??? Exploring New Territories  Positive  Negative

 Technology  Child Find  Parent Services  HRD – Human Resources Development  Loan Library Exploring New Territories FDLRS – Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resource System

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Exploring New Territories – Manuals (available online) Exploring New Territories

 is a website available to teachers for free.  Can be used to easily create websites with desired information. Exploring New Territories Wiki Spaces

 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. Exploring New Territories Let’s Build A Kid Visual auditory Kinesthetic

 Start with manageable curriculum units,  Identify the goals of the unit,  Identify what students need to do to show mastery,  Determine what the instructional barriers are for specific students,  Determine what tools would help this, and  Determine how goals, methods and assessments can be adjusted Exploring New Territories Universal Design for Learning Strategies

 Now address concerns about student AT needs…  Create a plan and complete the ATIP for your “student’s” needs  Imagine your own students and possible in class AT that has been tried Exploring New Territories Assistive Technology

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

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