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[[file:SPND422Summer2014TWOsyllabus.pdf]]

 * Module 1 Learning Environment: 10 points**
 * Module 2 Curriculum Integration: 25 Points**
 * Module 3 Assistive Technology: 35 Points**
 * Module 4 Multimedia Project Based Learning Activity: 10 Points**
 * Final Project: 20 points**

Assignments and Schedule

 * __ Learning Environment Module 1: Points possible = 10 DUE in class August 1st __**

Students will be checked off for the Scavenger Hunt activity addressing built-in accommodations available in computer operating systems. Direct instruction and hands-on guidance in class directly relates to the questions found on the Scavenger Hunt.

//Scavenger Hunt due in class on **August 1st**// //**You will be checked off so you can keep this valuable reference in your own files.**//


 * __ Curriculum Integration Module 2: Points possible = 25 DUE: August 2nd to August 5th __**

Each student will participate in the online discussions regarding classroom implementation strategies. Posts will be graded for criteria for good discussions online **[10 points].** (//See Rubric)//
 * Discussion (10 Points)**

__Discussion Topic #1__ in Curriculum Integration **DUE Sat August 2nd** Post **[3 points]** and at least one response to someone else **[2 points]** is due on

__Discussion Topic #2__ in Curriculum Integration **DUE Sunday August 3rd** Post **[3 points]** and at least one response to someone else **[2 points]** is due


 * __Curriculum Integration Written Project:__ [15 points]** by DUE **August 5th** //(See Rubric)//

Students will profile a learner; the select a web based curriculum activity for use with the learner and create a lesson plan using the UDL Lesson Builder Template. Include the following details:


 * Learner Profile **[2 points]**
 * Lesson Overview **[2 points];**
 * Goals **[2 points];**
 * Methods **[2 points];**
 * Assessment **[2 points];**
 * Materials **[2 points]; and**
 * Consideration for Differentiated Instruction and UDL **[2 points].**
 * **Reflection Post [1 point] - Due August 5th**

Submit your report in **//LastnameCI.doc//** format via Edmodo


 * __ Assistive Technology Module 3: Points possible = 35 DUE August 7th through August 15th __**

__Assistive Technology Investigations and Discussions Due Dates throughout 6 week break.__

Students will work online to learn about assistive technology through case studies, presentations, demonstrations, video models and research to practice resources. There are 4 thematic activities and related discussions.

In the Assistive Technology section of your wiki, students will find an assignment for each of these themes. Each assignment is contains a set of Internet-based activities accompanied by an online discussion topic. Students will complete each activity and discussion on or before these assigned dates.


 * 1. Learners with Intensive Special Needs
 * Post **[3 points]** and at least one response to someone else **[2 points]** is due on **Thursday August 7th**
 * 2. Learners with Communication Challenges &/or Autism
 * Post **[3 points]** and at least one response to someone else **[2 points]** is due on **Sunday August 10th**
 * 3. Individuals with Disabilities Using Technology in the Community
 * Post **[3 points]** and at least one response to someone else **[2 points]** is due on **Tuesday August 12th**
 * 4. Resources, Guides, Models and Presentations
 * Post **[3 points]** and at least one response to someone else **[2 points]** is due on **Thursday August 14th**
 * First post for each topic is due __on or before__ the **specified date. [3 points]**
 * At least one response to someone else in each topic is **due** **on the same day. [2 points]**

Each theme discussion is worth 5 **points. Total points = 20 possible points.** (See Rubric).

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:
 * __Assistive Technology Tool Exploration Assignment = 15 Possible points DUE August 15th__**
 * 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

[|https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag8OzNyBC6opdHhzMFZmWlVqU2hkdWV6SVdkSWxpZlE&usp=sharing] required, just demonstrate software.
 * Submit your report via the shared google spreadsheet:**
 * 4. Present (5-10mins) to the class on Friday August 15th –** No formal presentation is


 * __ Multimedia and Project-Based Learning Module 4: Points possible = 10 DUE IN CLASS on August 2nd __**

Students participate in a mock project-based learning activity in class earning **3 points** for adding multimedia elements into the project, **3 points** for team participation and **3 points** for participating in the authentic assessment activity that completes the mock activity. **(9 points total)**
 * __PBL Activity with Mulitmedia__** = **9 points Due in class August 16th**

A reflection discussion post **is due** after our face-to-face class meeting by Sunday **August 17th** (See Rubric).
 * __Reflection Post = 1 point__**


 * __ Final Project: Points possible = __**__ 20points __ DUE ON OR BEFORE August 26th.

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