Assistive Technology for Classroom Teachers MICCA March 20, 2002 Baltimore, Maryland

New Teacher Technology Competency Program of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose3 The Superintendent’s Initiative “In the immediate future teachers will need to demonstrate a basic level of technology proficiency. Therefore, all newly hired instructors will be assessed, then trained according to predetermined technology competencies.”

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose4 …. Assess existing staff development. The first step…..

Part II. ASSESSMENT

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose6 Part III Identification of Training Pathways

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose7 Course Offerings EDUC498CTechnology Basics for Teachers LEVEL 1 EDUC498KComputing in a School Setting LEVEL 2 EDUC498DComputers in the Science Classroom EDUC498EComputers in the Language Arts Classroom EDUC498F Integrating Technology into Mathematics EDUC498LIntegrating Technology into Social Studies EDUC498AProblem Based Classrooms EDUC498OAssistive Technology for the Classroom Teacher LEVEL 3 EDUC498BMultimedia in the K-12 Classroom LEVEL 4

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose8 Education Technology Outreach Professional Development Courses Davina Pruitt-Mentle College Park College of Education

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose9 Why UMCP Educational Technology Outreach Courses? Proven success in local school systems Graduate Credit –1-3 graduate credits Cost Time –Customized curriculum School system Teacher “group” Teacher oriented Can change and update as needed

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose10 Why UMCP (continued) Location Payment structure Time schedule-flexible F2F-hybrid and on-line options

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose11 Other Advantages Technology Associate Certificate after completion of 6 modules “Train the trainer” model (optional) Courses are designed to aid in meeting necessary recertification requirements Credits toward existing COE degree programs Infrastructure for new degree program

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose12 More Advantages Data collection becoming a component of modules New courses can be developed when needed Access to University Research Fast track for new programs and grants

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose13 Course Offerings EDUC 498AProject Based Classrooms EDUC 498B Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom EDUC 498CTechnology Basics for Teachers EDUC 498DComputers in the Science Classroom EDUC 498EComputers in the Language Arts Classroom EDUC 498FIntegrating Technology in the Mathematics Classroom EDUC 498KComputing in the School Setting: Teaching with Telecommunications EDUC 498LIntegrating Technology with the Social Studies Curriculum EDUC 498MInternet Content for the Classroom EDUC 498NWeb-Based Instructional Tools EDUC 498OAssistive Technology for the Classroom Teacher EDUC 498PTechnology Leadership Issues in Educational Technology EDUC 498QDesktop Publishing EDUC498R Internet Content for the Classroom II EDUC498S Internet Content for the Classroom III EDUC498T Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction I EDUC498U Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction II EDUC498V Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction III EDUC498W Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction I EDUC498XDistance Learning for K-12 Instruction II EDUC498YDistance Learning for K-12 Instruction III EDUC498ZDesigning Instruction with Technology EDUC698MInternet Content for the Classroom (3 credits) EDUC698TCyberethics for K-12 Instruction (3 credits) EDUC698WDistance Learning for K-12 Instruction (3 credits) EDUC 698Z Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3 credits)

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose14 Three On-Line Courses Internet Content for the Classroom Distance Learning for the Classroom Cyberethics Processes and Acquisition of Reading

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose15 Education Technology Outreach To Get Involved In Our Staff Development Graduate Outreach Program Contact: Davina Pruitt-Mentle (301) 405 –8202

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March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose17 SYLLABUS DESCRIPTION OF COURSE EXPERIENCE: In this hands-on, learner-centered course, general and special educators will be introduced to various accommodations and assistive technology devices. The outcomes of this course primarily focus on the teachers developing confidence in using “No Tech”, “Low Tech” and “High Tech” solutions to meet the individual needs of their students.

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose18 Teachers will access the Internet to obtain information to address the needs of students with disabilities. Teachers will discuss the use of “no tech” and “low tech” accommodations to address the needs of students with disabilities. Teachers will demonstrate how a computerized graphic organizer can assist students with learning disabilities PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose19 Teachers will use software to develop an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and exchange information with another professional so that appropriate assistive technology is identified. Teachers will construct a daily schedule using picture communication symbols. Teachers will use a modified keyboard. Teachers will explore the use of portable keyboards and word processors as assistive technology devices.

March 20, 2002ComTek: Dave Rose20 Teachers will use presentation software as a single use assistive technology device to incorporate students in the general education setting. Using an upcoming instructional unit, teachers will incorporate assistive technology into five consecutive lessons to integrate a student with disabilities in that unit.

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