1. Integrating
Technology
Session 6
More AT
Presentation Tools
iPad

2. Agenda
• More AT
• iPad
• Presentation Tools
• Keynote/Powerpoint
• Slideshare
• Google Docs - presentation
• Prezi

3. Universal Design
for Learning
• UDL based on neuroscience
• each principle connects to key area of brain
• Multiple Means of Representation
• To increase recognition
• How a teacher prepares

4. UDL
• Multiple Means of Expression
• To expand strategic output
• Teacher plans for how students will express learning
• Multiple Means of Engagement
• To enhance involvement in learning
• How do we get students connected?

5. Assistive
Technology
• Like RTI Technology has levels too
• Level 1 - For everyone
• Level 2 - Greater access
• Level 3 - Assistive support

6. AT
• Allows manipulation and control of format
• Offers alternatives for access
• Supports multi-sensory instruction
• Supports greater personal independence
• Educational technology & assistive technology are a
continuum of access to learning.

7. Accessible
Instructional Materials
• AIM
• Students have a right to the same text
• Publishers are supposed to produce
digital forms
• CAST has a center for AIM

8. Important Questions...
• What does the student need to do to participate in the
classroom and achieve his/her IEP goals?
• What specifically is the student having difficulty with?
• What else has been tried?
• What will be the the criteria for determining the student’s
success?
• Who will be responsible for training, monitoring,
documenting, and reviewing the AT plan?

9. AT
• All students with a 504 or an IEP are eligible
• Assistive Technology has to be considered
• Not all qualify
• IEP is written first, then look at questions

10. SETT Framework
• S - Student First
• E - Environment
• T - Task
• T - Tool
• Joy Zabala - SETT Framework

11. the Student
• What does the student need to do?
• What are the student’s special needs?
• What are the student’s current abilities?

12. Environment
• What materials and equipment are currently available in
the environment?
• What is the physical arrangement?
• What is the instructional arrangement?
• Are there likely to be changes?
• Color is a powerful tool

13. Task
• What activities take place in the environment?
• What are the critical elements of the activities?
• How might technology support the student’s active
participation in those activities?

14. Tools
• FINAL step
• What no tech, low tech, and high tech options should be
considered when developing a system for a student with
these needs and abilities doing these tasks in these
environments?
• What strategies might be used to invite increased student
performance?
• How might these tools be tried out with the student in the
environment?

15. TechAccess
• Fact Sheets - wonderful resource sheets on
Assistive Technology and Augmentative
Communication

16. The DESE
• The
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
has awesome links to information, resources and
grants.
• Includes:
• CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology
• Easter Seals - allows teachers to try out technology

17. Mass Match
• MassMatch - initiative to get assistive
technology to people who need it
• FREE to borrow from ATRC Assistive
Technology Regional Centers.

18. National Center to Improve
Practice in Special Education
• NCIP - through technology, media and materials

19. Accessibility in the
Classroom
• Accessibility features in Microsoft products
• Includes tutorials

20. UDL Toolkit
• UDL toolkit wiki
• Please spend some time looking at the
resources:
• graphic organizers
• literacy
• study skills
• math
• writing

21. National Center on UDL
• National Center
• Examples & Resources
• Every principle is linked to resources & tools

22. Investigation
• Please take about 30 minutes to investigate all the
resources.
• Be sure to bookmark Diigo any site you want to return
to.
• I’ll briefly meet with folks individually on final
presentation topic.

23. iPad - a game
changer• FreeTech4Teachers
• Steve Jobs & Apps for Autism
• 60 Minutes
• Links
• iPodsibilities
• Teaching Learners with Special Needs
• Free Speech app

24. iPad
• a blog post how iPad is used in a special education
classroom
• A Blog Post listing many apps
• Apps Store has Special Education section
• and our friend Cybrary man’s list
• A handout for using iPad in the Special Education
Classroom

25. More on the iPad
• Live Binders on iPad in Schools - a
tremendous amount of material
• Mr. G Blog iPads, Web tools, math
education
• a CNN report
• App Smackdown

26. Even more on the
iPad
• ipads in the classroom - Kathy Schrock
• Moms with apps blog
• Smart Apps for Kids
• my Pinterest board on iPad
• iPodsibilities
• blog, apps review, resources

27. Powerpoint or Keynote
• Present information
• Very easy to use
• Presentation Advice
• Keynote - tutorials
• Powerpoint Activities
• Parade of Games in Powerpoint
• Powerpoint Templates for Teachers

28. Slideshare
• share your powerpoint or keynote online
• easily embed presentation into blog or website
• An example - 7th Pre-Algebra
• Go to www.slideshare.net
• Create an account
• upload your powerpoint or keynote presentation
• can be private or public

29. more slideshare
• when you have uploaded to slideshare get embed code
• create a new blog post on ning and paste embed code
• I’ll help!

30. Google
Presentation
• Create on Google or upload a powerpoint (no keynote)
• limited bells and whistles
• need internet connection
• can publish and have viewers join in
• Great for collaboration
• Upload your presentation

31. Prezi
• Dynamic presentation
• Ability to share online
• Slick
• Go to Prezi
• try it out
• The Ultimate Guide to Prezi

32. Practice
• With your chosen topic, create a powerpoint or keynote
presentation.
• Save and upload to slideshare
• Save and upload to Google docs
• Try a little Prezi