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.

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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

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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/

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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)

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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

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HOW DOES AT SUPPORT LEARNERS?

For example:•Listening•Reading•Writing•Mathematics•Memory•Motivation•Social Skills•Time Management

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REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

Interview with a K12 Special Ed Teacher

Interview with a family

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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

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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

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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

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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