Encouraging Dynamic Growth for Educators ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR STRUGGLING LEARNERS ROSE RACICOT

Session Objectives Participants will be able to:  Understand the concepts of Universal Design for Learning  Gain an overview of KSD Accessible Technology Resources  Review accessible software programs that provide multiple options for:  Teachers to provide representation of information  Students to express what they know

Success Criteria Participants will be able to:  Explain to colleagues and community how flexible teaching materials and strategies create a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)  Know how to locate and access KSD accessible technology resources  Identify 4 accessible tech tools available to all students for literacy support  Name at least 2 features of these tools that will support a struggling learner to access their core curriculum

Agenda  UDL Principles  KSD Accessible Technology Tools  Explore software features on:  Snap&Read text reader  Clicker 6 multimedia presentation and writing tool  Co:Writer 7 word prediction software  Follow up Training Opportunities

A Visual Representation of UDL

Video  UDL video to educate others: 

Universal Design for Learning Principles Provide students with multiple means of  Representation - Accessing information  Expression – of knowledge based on student’s unique viewpoint  Engagement - with the curriculum Video from Nonprofit CAST= the Center for Applied Special Technology

Multiple Means of Representation for students to access information  Visual presentations – i.e. Discovery Education Streaming videos, teacher created visuals  Enlarged print, use of color, & design – i.e. Readability tool  Audio text support – i.e. Snap&Read, WebAnywhere, WYNN 7, Co:Writer 7, Clicker 6  Multimedia presentations – PhotoStory 3, Clicker 6, Powerpoint, Windows Movie Maker, SMART Notebook  Internet links to background information

Multiple Means of Expression for students to demonstrate learning  Graphic tools – i.e. Inspiration, Kidspiration, Word tools  Keyboarding with spelling supports – i.e. Co:Writer, MS Word spellcheck, WYNN, word banks  Narration, audio recording, podcasts  Multimedia tools - i.e. PowerPoint, Photostory 3, Clicker 5, Inspiration, SMART Notebook  3-D models  Artistic displays – i.e. drawings, collages, paintings  Data displays – i.e. graphs and charts

Multiple Means of Engagement  Infused throughout your classroom  Student choices  Audio/visual/hands on  SMART Response clickers  Poll Everywhere  Multimedia  Project-based inquiry  , blogging, discussion boards, wikis  Collaborative learning

UDL is compatible with other Initiatives RTI Common Core State Standards Blended Learning State Assessments Differentiation AIM Universal Design for Learning

What is AIM?  Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) ensure access to the content in educational resources used by all students.  Specialized formats include:  Braille  Audio  Digital Text  Large Print

What does AIM look like? Introducing Students to AIM

KSD Resources  KSD Accessible Tech Resources KSD Accessible Tech Resources  Curriculum Center  Technology Support Intervention Resources Technology Support Intervention Resources  Atomic Learning software tutorials  Bookshare Membership  For qualified users only due to copyright restrictions  MackinVIA e-Books

KSD UDL Software Examples  Snap&Read  Software Center  Co:Writer 7  Software Center  Clicker 6  Software Center  Inspiration 8  In Shortcuts folder

Representation: Simple and Universal Screenreader

Snap&Read Explore  Snap&Read video: read/#.U6DB2HeBp8E read/#.U6DB2HeBp8E  TRY IT: Download from Software Center  Open text on any website or document  Click on Snap&Read, select text and it will read!  You can adjust reading speed, voice and background colors

Expression: Co:Writer 7 Co:Writer is a floating word prediction window that works alongside ANY word processing or text window, even online. Posting a reply to a discussion board using word prediction

Co:Writer Explore  Co:Writer 7 video:   Try it!  Open MS Word or any other text box  Open Co:Writer  Click into your doc and start typing with word prediction  Select a topic dictionary  Open a word bank

Students listen and read literature on a subject first to gain ideas. Students then write about the subject with custom wordbank, pictures and speech feedback support Representation and Expression: Clicker 6 Multimedia Writing Support

Representation and Expression: Clicker 6 Math Ideas Plotting Coordinates Tell the Time

Clicker 6 explore  Clicker 6 video px px  TRY IT: Open Clicker 6 icon on your computer desktop  Try Quick Start Word Processor  Explore Example folder  Explore Make a Book

Representation, Engagement, & Expression: Inspiration

Expression: Inspiration Templates with Outlining

Enhance your Teaching Effectiveness for ALL Learning Styles  Think Universal Design for Learning  Frontload accessible technologies into the curriculum  Provide access to CORE for all  Ensure success for all students!

Continuing Support and Contact Info  Upcoming Classes:  UDL eLearning self-paced class – 3 hours  Clicker 6 hands-on – Nov 2 nd 4-7pm  Clicker 6 Quick Wizards Tech Talk – Nov 3 rd, 4-5pm  Co:Writer & Inspiration Tech Talk – Nov 17 th, 4-5pm  Tech Talks (Schedule) Tech Talks  AT hands-on classes and Tech Talks Search for “Assistive Technology” classes  Rose Racicot, AT Program Specialist  X7430 

Clock Hour Information  Lunch and Learn participants are eligible to earn clock ours after attending a minimum of three sessions.  On or after June 10 th, participants who are eligible to receive clock hours will receive notification identifying the number of qualified hours along with directions for payment and submission.  Participants have until the last day of school to request clock hours and make payment to Professional Development.  You will also receive your assignment that must be completed in order to fulfill the district clock requirement. This will be due by June 17 th.

Next Session Topic: Office 365/Office Online Friday, November 20, 2015

Next Session Topic: Office Mix Friday, December 11, 2015

Next Session Topic: Windows 10 Friday, January 29, 2016

Next Session Topic: SMART Notebook 15 Friday, February 12, 2016

Next Session Topic: Themespark and PBL Friday, March 18, 2016

Next Session Topic: Assessment Tools Friday, April 15, 2016

Next Session Topic: Class and Staff Notebook Friday, May 13, 2016

Next Session Topic: Review of All Pilots Friday, June 10, 2016