Blog Post #5:

Selecting APPS:

1.       Describe the process used for selecting APPS. Use support from your readings to justify your response.  

·         It is based on the student’s needs. An example of the process is objective, targeted app, standard app, limitations/features, choosing the app, and identifying the learning needs.

2.       What are some reliable resources for selecting APPS?

·         Some reliable resources are an IPAD and an IPAD Touch. The apps could be portable to make it easier and could have a big screen for the student(s) to see. Each app should be geared for the specific student and what best fits their needs.

 

 

Blog Post #4:

1.       What is the SETT framework?

·         A SETT framework is used to promise collaborative decision making using AT services for students. SETT stands for student, environment, tasks, and tools.  

2.       How can it be used to make decisions for students with disabilities and AT?

·         This framework is designed to be a team effort to decide what is best for the student. It depends on where the environment of the student and the tasks that needs to be completed.   

3.       Resources for the SETT framework

·         AT technology

Blog Post #3:

Lesson Planning
•What makes the UDL lesson plan different?
-A UDL lesson plan provides flexibility for the students in ways that the information is presented, students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and the students ate engaged.

•How do you determine the lesson assessment?
-To determine the lesson assessment, you adapt it for the students in your class. The learning environment is a huge factor on the students as well. There should be different ways for the student to do something so they can adapt.


•Resources for UDL Lesson Planning
-Resources for UDL planning are found on the UDL website. There should be many ways to keep the students engaged as well as providing different activities that fits the way that each child learns. Visual and nonvisual materials are used for every type of learner as well.

Blog Post #2:
What is UDL?
-UDL is a framework based on learning that guides development that can be accommodated for the individual student learning.
What are the three essential elements of UDL?
-Three Essential elements are means of representation, means of action and expression, and means of engagement.
What are some resources for UDL?
-Some resources for UDL are listed on the udlcenter.org website. There are guidelines and resources to assist. An example is a way for ESOL students to have a list of different strategies.  

Blog Post 1:

What is Assistive Technology?
-Assistive Technology is any item used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.


What are some examples of low, medium, and high tech devices? Include pictures and links for each
-Low: Pencil grips
-Medium: Talking calculator
-High: Augmentative and
alternative communication

What are some resources (for teachers or parents) on AT?
-Some resources on AT are AT device and AT service as stated by the IDEA such as a hearing aid.