assistive technology in the classroom. session 2 overview of assistive technology
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Assistive Technology in the Classroom
Session 2
Overview of Assistive Technology
Presentation Agenda
Definition of Assistive Technology
Student Examples
Categories of Assistive Technology
AT Support from SET-BC
AT Online Resources
Assistive TechnologyAny item, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Examples: adapted mouse, switch, screen magnifier, SGD, text reader, F/M system
IDEAIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act
United States legislation – amended in 2004 to IDEIA
School districts, by law, MUST provide assistive technology to any student having a classified disability
Result of legislation – significant amount of AT development in North America
Currently no analogous legislation in CanadaLevels of AT service provision and support vary widely between provinces
Think about this…Do you think we need this type of legislation in Canada?
What do you think the various implications might be if it were put in place?
Would it make your job easier or more challenging?
JelissaVery capable visually impaired high school studentDual medium user – braille and large print
JAWS, Magic, Kurzweil 1000, Accessible Graphing Calculator, Braillenote 32
JohnGrade 12 student with acquired quadriplegiaGifted video maker completed regular programAccesses laptop and software using Jouse joystick and on-screen keyboardAlso uses voice recognition and Kurzweil 3000 for reading and writing
Shannon15 year old student with multiple physical and communication challenges
Uses jellybean switch to access her Step-by-Step communication device and Intelliswitch to connect to her laptop
Just starting to use Speaking Dynamically Pro
Bryce
Struggles with reading and writing
Uses a Macintosh desktop with Clicker 5 to develop his literacy and numeracy skills
Now able to count, play games with peers, read story books to others
Really enjoys the technology
Learn more about Bryce
Jonathan
Non-verbal Cerebral Palsy
High functioning
Uses direct selection on Pathfinder and uses not only for communication but as his cell phone!
Travis
Learning disability affecting his reading and writing
Uses laptop with Kurzweil 3000 and Dragon Naturally Speaking
Independent technology user
Has discovered the joy of reading!
Watch this…
Now that you’ve heard about some examples of students using assistive technology successfully, check out a video of a young girl using a joystick, switch and onscreen keyboard to write.
Me and My Computer (Elina) (4:14 min)
See if you can figure out how she is able to write on the computer…
Break Time!
AT CategoriesCommunication aids
Computer access aids
Daily living aids
Education and learning aids
Environmental aids
Hearing and listening aids
Mobility and transportation aids
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Vision and reading aids
SET-BC AT Categories
Physical Access technologies
Intellectual Access technologies
Vision technologies
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technologies
Physical Access Technologies
Computing Devices and Software Options
Switches and Scanning Options
Alternate Keyboard Options
Pointing Device Options
Intellectual Access Technologies
Literacy and Numeracy SoftwareKurzweil 3000, Clicker 5, Classroom Suite 4, SOLO
Organizational SoftwareInspiration, Kidspiration, Draft:Builder
Cognitive Support TechnologiesPocket Endeavour Suite / PDA
iPrompts on iPod
Vision Technologies
Low Vision
Screen magnifiers, talking word processors, text readers, CCTV, room viewers
Blind
Screen readers, braille translation software, notetakers, embossers
Augmentative and Alternate Communication Technologies (AAC)
Communication SoftwareBoardmaker/Plus/SDP, Picture It!, Gus
Communication HardwareSingle message devices
Multiple message devices
Dynamic display devices
Icon sequencing devices
Text to speech devices
Break Time!
Session 2 Discussion ForumStarting your AT Implementation Plan
In your small group…Read the student profile
Discuss the questions
Decide what category of assistive technology the student needs
SET-BC
Special Education Technology British Columbia
www.setbc.org Mandate
To provide support to public and recognized independent school based teams implementing assistive technology with students with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, visual impairments or communication disorders including autism.
SET-BC Service Delivery Model
Pre-request consultation
Request for Service
Collaborative Action Plan (CAP)
Selection and delivery of technology
School based team training
Implementation and transition support
Technical support and equipment maintenance
Session 2 ActivitySpend 10 minutes exploring the SET-BC site (http://www.setbc.org)
Visit the Service Delivery area to learn about the SET-BC process
Visit the Learning Centre to learn about the many support resources for helping you learn about assistive technology
AT Online Resources
Search “assistive technology”
Search individual technologies (e.g. “Dana”)
Search individual disabilities (e.g. “autism”)
Search AT vendors (e.g. “Mayer Johnson”)
Search AT leaders (e.g. “Linda Burkhart”)
Session Summary ActivityLink to Session 2 Summary Activity
Session 1 Summary Activity
Will be emailed to you after this session!
Any Questions? How are you feeling?