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EDUC W200 Week 14
EDUC W200 Week 14
OVERVIEW OF THE LAW
As part of the No Child Left Behind Act (2002)IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Provide free appropriate public education, designed to meet individual needs of students aged 3-21.
All students with disabilities must have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).Teachers work as a team to help meet students’ with individual needs. Selecting, justifying best technology can be part of the plan.
All schools must use Universal Design for Learning, a flexible curriculum for all types of learning. Link to 4min video.
EDUC W200 Week 14
OVERVIEW OF SPECIALNEEDS
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISABILITY
(a) One example is, rapid repetitions of vowels.
(b) Difficulty organizing thoughts, note taking.
(c) A foundation of genetic endowment, personality attributes to development, focuses on an area creativity.
(d) Externalizing behaviors: like yelling, walking out, destroying, stealing & lying.
(e) Neurological complications, malnourishment /typically low social economic background
(f) Leads to delays or deficits in motor development. Reduces a babies motivation to move.
(g) Disorder of voluntary movement and posture.
(h) Neurobehavioral syndrome, inability to relate to others, repetitive behavior, normal physical appearance
TYPE OF NEED
(1) Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
(2) Autism
(3) Communication Disorder
(4) Blindness
(5) Cerebral Palsy
(6) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
(7) Gifted and Talented
(8) Dyslexia
EDUC W200 Week 14
SIMULATIONS: WHAT IT FEELS LIKE
http://www.creaturediscomforts.org/games/
Optional….ADHD: http://webaim.org/simulations/distractabilityLow Vision : http://webaim.org/simulations/lowvisionColor Blind: http://www.vischeck.com/examples/
EDUC W200 Week 14
DEFINITION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
“Any product, device, or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” (US Office of Special Education Programs)
Examples of AT:
•Mobility devices (such as walker and wheelchairs)•Hardware (physical technology devices)•Software (cds, working inside devices, online programs)
EDUC W200 Week 14
HOW DO WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT AT FOR THE CHILD?
1. INDIVIDUAL What are their
needs?
1. INDIVIDUAL What are their
needs?
2. TASKWhat is the task
they need to perform?
2. TASKWhat is the task
they need to perform?
4.TECHNOLOGYSelect which technology
available best fits situation?
4.TECHNOLOGYSelect which technology
available best fits situation?
3. CONTEXTIn what subject
area, when, where?
3. CONTEXTIn what subject
area, when, where?
Framework by Schwab AT Resources
EDUC W200 Week 14
HOW DOES AT SUPPORT LEARNERS?
For example:•Listening•Reading•Writing•Mathematics•Memory•Motivation•Social Skills•Time Management
EDUC W200 Week 14
REAL WORLD EXAMPLES
Interview with a K12 Special Ed Teacher
Interview with a family
EDUC W200 Week 14
MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
• Adjustable-height tables and chairs• Special keyboards (e.g., keyless keyboards)• Special mouse and pointing devices • Touch screens
Touch Screen ExampleAlternative to IPAD
Touch Screen ExampleAlternative to IPAD
EDUC W200 Week 14
HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
• Phonic ear (wear headset)• Speech to text systems• Pictures, photos, objects• FM amplification systems (e.g., auditory
trainer)• Electronic books Increasin
g soundsIncreasing sounds
EDUC W200 Week 14
VISION IMPAIRMENTS
• Computer screen magnifiers• Voice-output screen-reading software• Headsets • Word prediction software• Speech recognition• Large-print word processors
Zoom Tech Demonstration video 2min 55sec
Zoom Tech Demonstration video 2min 55sec
EDUC W200 Week 14
GENERAL LEARNING DISABILITIES
• Graphic organizers (e.g., Inspiration)• Text readers
o Type-and-speak writing assistant (e.g., Co:Writer 4000)
o E-text readers (e.g., Universal Reader Plus)• Books on CD• Alarms• Organizers
o Calendars