Module+3+Overview

=What is Assistive Technology?= media type="custom" key="25522988" align="center"

= = =Assistive Technology Module Overview (35 points total)=

==Students will participate in a series of 4 online investigations and related discussions that center around the following themes(20 points) and Report on an Assistive Technology software tool to share with the class (15 points):==

[[image:Ikeys.jpg width="96" height="84"]]Learners with Intensive Special needs in the Pre K - 12 Classroom -
Due on or before: Thursday August 7th



On or before: Thursday August 14th

 * Discussions Rubric:**

// Be sure to check the syllabus or Edmodo for the due dates for each related investigation discussion. //

3) Read “//AT_solutions-FCTD//”


=Assistive Technology Tool Exploration Assignment: 15 points DUE 8/22 =

Students are assigned to get to know one publisher’s tool in depth and report to the class. Students may work alone or with a partner(s). Students will: required, just demonstrate software.
 * __Assistive Technology Tool Exploration Assignment = 15 Possible points DUE August 22nd__**
 * 1) Install a 30-day trial of selected software or download free app or subscribe to free trial.
 * 2) Explore software and vendor resources available
 * 3) Submit a BRIEF summary/table about the publisher’s work. It will include:
 * 4) The nature of student needs being addressed
 * 5) Technical information about the products
 * 6) Potential use in standards-based curriculum
 * 7) How features available in the products match or address learning needs
 * 8) Comments about the company website and resources available
 * Submit your report via the shared google spreadsheet and indicate "Turned in" via edmodo:**
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 * 4. Present (5-10mins) to the class on Friday August 22nd –** No formal presentation is

(Samples are available via dropbox resources link.) = = = A selection of resources: = Don Johnston https://www.donjohnston.com (Solo, CoWriter, Start-to-Finish Books, First Author, Readoutloud Bookshare reader) Kurzweil https://www.kurzweiledu.com (Kurzweil 3000) IntelliTools https://www.intellitools.com (Classroom Suite and IntelliKeys) Ablenet https://www.ablenetinc.com (Switches, Soundingboard AAC App, etc.) Bookshare https://www.bookshare.org (FREE Digital Text Repository) Assistiveware https://www.assistiveware.com (SwitchXS, Keystrokes) Inspiration Software https://www.inspiration.com (Inspiration, Kidspiration, Webspiration, Apps) Mayer-Johnson https://www.mayer-johnson.com (Boardmaker, Speaking Dynamically Pro) Texthelp https://www.texthelp.com (Read Write Gold and Read Write for Goolge) Inclusive TLC https://www.inclusivetlc.com (ChooseIt maker, Apps, iPad Peripherals, devices for Low incidence) Crick https://www.cricksoft.com (Clicker 6, WriteOnline, Clicker Apps)
 * Vendors:**

Edmodo https://www.edmodo.com Wikispaces https://www.wikispaces.com Voicethread https://www.voicethread.com Google https://www.google.com
 * Web 2.0 Tools:**

Evernote Explain Everything ...and many more to explore
 * Apps:**

https://www.closingthegap.com https://www.qiat.org https://www.fctd.info https://www.cec.sped.org/ https://www.atia.org https://www.iste.org https://www.setsig.iste.wikispaces.net https://www.joyzabala.com (SETT Framework for AT)
 * Resources:**

https://www.smarttech.com https://www.promethean.com
 * Interactive Whiteboards:**