Quick Links

• SETT Framework forms
• LD Basics
• ADHD Basics
• Understanding the IEP process.
• AT Categories Overview [PPT ... PDF])]
• SIOP checklist [XLS]
• UDL framework [XLS]

Introduction:

We have spent time looking at the federal and state mandates (including NCLB) that have caused educators (and parents) to become more aware of AT/UD. We have also had a chance to utilize the SIOP framework, as well as trying our hand with the SETT and QIAT frameworks—collecting information for the Josh case study. Some may have found this task (Josh’s case study-discussion thread 4) difficult—(especially if they were not familiar with assistive technologies and Universal Design strategies). Our exploration of AT/UD devices and strategies will make this task much easier in the future. We also started to explore different learning styles.

This week we will continue to explore different learning styles (as some of the readings illustrate ELL students often have “different learning styles” based on their country of origin) and we will start to explore how differentiated instruction can be applied to address these different learning styles. Finally, we will begin our exploration of AT devices and strategies that can help ELL, as well as the general classroom student.

Readings

• Categories [PPT ... PDF]
• Devices
• Tools
• AT as a Team Process
• Important Concepts [Word ... PDF]
• Products

To Skim

• Assistive Technology: Myths, Realities and Action Steps
• Factors to Consider when Deciding on AT
• Why Fuss with Assistive Technology Outcomes Research (this article includes some information about use and abandonment)
• Why older persons accept or reject assistive technology

Learning Styles

• Richard Felder's short article on Learning Styles and Strategies
• Read How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School. Learning: From Speculation to Science Chapter 1 (pgs 3-28)
• Explore some of the online learning style Instruments
  • This chart helps you determine your learning style
  • The Index of Learning Styles (44 questions) is one of the most commonly used/known on-line instruments used to assess preferences on four dimensions (active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global) of a learning style model formulated by Richard M. Felder and Linda K. Silverman and the instrument
  • VARK a guide to learning styles
  • DVC Instrument
  • Abiator's LSI Tests
  • ParagonLearning Style Inventory
  • Theory into Practice database

You may have found that the information from this session has captured your attention and would like to read further. Here are additional resources:

• Abledata's Assistive Technology Factsheets
• Several models have and are still being used to make decisions about AT devices and services:
  • Matching Persons to Technology (MPT) http://members.aol.com/IMPT97/MPT.html
  • SETT http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/Workshops/sett3/read_pt3.htm
  • The Human Performance Model

Asynchronous Postings:

Please read the class summaries for the previous session’s threads

These are fairly short/easy and as many have mentioned in the past "fun" activities

• 4/5.1: Author’s Summary of Josh Case Study-read but no need to post
• 4/5.2: AT and strategies unfamiliar with
• 5.3: AT Myths
• 5.4: Mini Assignment and Discussion
• 5.5 Learning Styles and Survey
• 5.6 Getting to Know You

Post by Thursday 12/6