Assistive+Technology+Tool+Exploration

= = = = = Assistive Technology tool Exploration And Curriculum Integration UDL Lesson Plan Assignment: = = 20 points = =**We are creating a UDL Lesson Plan AND learning about new tools to incorporate!!**=

**Students are assigned to get to know one Assistive Technology tool(s) in-depth, Integrate it in a UDL designed Lesson Plan, and share results with the Class.** **[|NEW LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE]**

Think about considerations when assessing new (to us) technology tools - we will discuss this in class first.
 * Appearance - Visual Interface
 * Well-designed, not cluttered
 * Easy Log-on
 * Easy to use
 * Different Levels for variable skills
 * Intuitive, easy to modify
 * Cost vs. Free
 * Accessible
 * Easy to troubleshoot
 * Mistake Tolerant
 * Compatible with other classroom methods
 * Multiple capabilities
 * **Various platforms**
 * Offline capabilities
 * Enjoyable

Students, individually or in approved small groups, will:
 * 1)  Acquire/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 Tool.
 * 4) Identify the nature of student needs being addressed
 * 5) Supply Technical information about the products (Cost, Platform(iOS or Chrome or Windows, or Mad, etc, specs, etc.)
 * 6) Identify the Potential use in standards-based curriculum
 * 7) Discuss how features available in the products match or address learning needs
 * 8) Share Comments about the company website and resources available to learn the tool
 * 9)  Include this tool in a typical lesson plan using the [|Simmons College Lesson Plan Template], Explore the [|CAST UDL Exchange Lesson Builder]Tool for ideas!
 * 10) Indicate in the Lesson Plan the level of SAMR as well as considerations for UDL Principles in your lesson planning. Submit your Lesson Plan via Edmodo
 * 11) Present (5-10mins) to the class – No formal presentation is required just demonstrate software, Share your lesson plan, answer questions, share ideas.

Complete the Google Spreadsheet and submit link [|AT Tool Exploration Spreadsheet] via "turn it in" on Edmodo. Indicate if you worked with a partner.

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