This document guides what special educators need to know about AAC and Assistive Technology in Massachusetts.
NOTE: If you do not work in MA, is there a comparable guide in your state? If so, read it and share.
2) Read: From Madalaine Pugliese
Illustrating the Blend of Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration in Successful Inclusions Classrooms: What Competencies Does It Take? Chapter 1 in Integrating Technology Tools into Instruction (NOTE: This document may NOT be shared with others.)
5) Watch one (or more) of the archived webinars of interest on the CTD Institute website
(there are four pages of webinars to choose from)
USE the EduPuzzle or Educanon resource to embed prompts in the video webinar you learned from and make your own embedded video learning activity. Add the title and share the link to your interactive video on the Edmodo website.
8) Explore the resources on the Edutopia's AT Resource Roundup link. Choose one article and create an Actively Learn assignment with it. You will need to create a teacher account to create the assignment. Add the link to the Edmodo page.
9) After you complete these steps, please complete the Competency Assessment here.
Module 3, THEME 4
Resources, Guides, Models and Presentations
1) Read this document published by DESE:
Access to Learning: Assistive Technology and Accessible Instructional Materials
This document guides what special educators need to know about AAC and Assistive Technology in Massachusetts.
NOTE: If you do not work in MA, is there a comparable guide in your state? If so, read it and share.
2) Read: From Madalaine Pugliese
Illustrating the Blend of Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration in Successful Inclusions Classrooms: What Competencies Does It Take? Chapter 1 in Integrating Technology Tools into Instruction (NOTE: This document may NOT be shared with others.)
3) Learn more about the SETT Framework by reading Using the SETT Framework to Level the Playing Field for Students with Disabilities
4) SETTing up Staff and Supports to Promote Student Achievement
5) Watch one (or more) of the archived webinars of interest on the CTD Institute website
(there are four pages of webinars to choose from)USE the EduPuzzle or Educanon resource to embed prompts in the video webinar you learned from and make your own embedded video learning activity. Add the title and share the link to your interactive video on the Edmodo website.
6) Review the AT and the IEP: Family Center for Technology and Disabilities Guide
7) Explore the TECH Matrix, Online Resource Guide
8) Explore the resources on the Edutopia's AT Resource Roundup link. Choose one article and create an Actively Learn assignment with it. You will need to create a teacher account to create the assignment. Add the link to the Edmodo page.
9) After you complete these steps, please complete the Competency Assessment here.
Be sure to check the syllabus for the due date