Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Orientation |
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2) |
AT Overview: Laws and Continuum
Role of AT in the Classroom
Definition of AT, areas of application identified, overview of the AT Act of 2004 |
Ch. 1 pp.2-20 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
3) |
Universal Design (UD)
Accessibility
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) |
Ch. 1 pp. xi-11 (CEC) |
4) |
Content Area AT & UDL
UD & UDL Relationship |
Ch. 3 pp.21-40 (CEC)
Ch. 4 pp.41-50 (CEC) |
5) |
AT Evaluation
Exploration of major tools and frameworks used in AT assessments |
Ch. 3 pp. 32-51 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
6) |
IEP
Present Levels of Academic Achievement & Functional Performance; Goals & Objectives |
Standards-Based IEPs Goal Development http://ilearning.esc20.net |
7) |
AT & Autism |
The Horse Boy: Film & Discussion |
8) |
AT for the Young Child
Discuss and demonstrate “low tech” assistive technology solutions
Using Microsoft Office in Inclusion
Computer Output Considerations
Identification of screen and speech output methods
Options and positioning considerations for the computer screen |
Ch. 4 pp. 52-69 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
9) |
AT for High Incidence Disabilities
Authoring Tools for Writing
Authoring Tools for Keyboard Alternatives
Authoring Tools for Mouse Alternatives
Explore visual learning to organize information
Explore picture communication symbols
Explore text to voice software |
Ch. 5 pp. 70-85 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
10) |
AT: Positioning & Mobility
AT Device Exhibition – Guest Speaker |
Ch. 6 pp. 86-101 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
11) |
AT for Communication
Introduction to Augmentative Communication
Switches, battery interrupters and toys
Talking photo albums and frames |
Ch. 7 pp. 102-122 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
12) |
AT: Sensory Impairments
Assistive Technology for Communication
Technology for alternative and augmentative communication
Low/High-tech solutions for children with disabilities |
Ch. 8 pp. 124-149 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
13) |
AT for Distance Learning
Web Accessibility |
Ch. 10 pp. 172-186 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
14) |
AT Observation Presentations |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. |
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2) |
Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. |
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3) |
Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. |
4 |
4) |
Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. |
4 |
5) |
Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. |
4 |
6) |
Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. |
3 |
7) |
Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. |
3 |
8) |
Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. |
3 |
9) |
Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. |
4 |