1. Technology for Cognition and Academic Learning MacKenzie Parson and Jenny Lin

2. Definition of Assistive Technology 1988 passage of Public Law 10-407 The Technology- Related Assistance Act for Individuals with Disabilities As used in this part, Assistive technology device means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1401(1)

3. Why do we use Technology for Cognition and Academic Learning? 1 out of every 5 people in the United States have learning disabilities. Almost 1 million children (ages 6 through 21) have some form of a learning disability and receive special education in school. One-third of all children who receive special education have a learning disability Twenty-Ninth Annual Report to Congress, U.S. Department of Education, 2010)

4. Issues/Needs Encountered by Individuals with Disabilities A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills, including: reading, writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, and doing math. Learning disabilities” is not the only term used to describe these difficulties. Others include: dyslexia—which refers to difficulties in reading; dysgraphia—which refers to difficulties in writing; and dyscalcula—which refers to difficulties in math. http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/ld

5. Literature example on AT Use Baggs, 2000 Autism, Speech, and Assistive Technology More independence because she is “no longer dependent or reliant on a voice that works sporadically and often painfully” Have the means to communicate Use at ease Opportunity to learn with typical peers Participate in activity to their best ability

6. Using Assistant Technology in Classroom Multiple forms of assistant technology can be used to cater the different needs of the students. -Group or individual intervention -Various subjects – math, science, word recognition, reading, writing, etc -Additional function: picture, video display, larger font, voice output,

7. This presentation includes: Smartboard - Math, Science, and Educational Games iPad App for Math, Science, Word Recognition Keyboard Keyboard for dysgraphia and visually impaired Audience Response System

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9. Smart Board SMART Board is an interactive touch-screen electronic whiteboard. Teachers can use it not only like a traditional white board, but also use it as a computer.

10. Smartboard Computer function- complete Microsoft Windows systems including Word, Power Point, excel file, and internet, etc. Videos- pulling up videos from the website or from a CD/DVD

11. Smartboard White board function- Smart board comes with special markers. Users can draw and write with the markers.

12. Smartboard Touch Screen Write and draw with a stylist or hand

13. Smartboard Internet access - videos, educational websites/ games It can be use for different subjects from math, science to foreign language.

14. Smartboard for Math National Library of Virtual Manipulative http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html * Activity- Click on to the website and select a math lesson

15. Smart Board for Science Scholastic Science Activities supported by Notebook collaborative Learning Software: http://www.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=190 * Activity: Click onto the website and play a fun science game!

16. Smart Board for Educational Game Cookie- Interactive online games for kids. http://cookie.com At cookie, child experts and educators design interactive online games for kids. Our learning games for kids help in building skills needed for success in school. While playing our fun educational games, kids learn to read with phonics, build skills in math, language, social studies, science, and much more. Our educational videos encourage children to keep learning, even after school hours.

17. iPad

18. An iPad is a tablet computer that is typically used to display audio-visual media. The types of media available on iPads consist of but are not limited to books, movies, music, games, and over 200,000 apps. iPad function: The iPad is all touch screen so it can be controlled by bare fingers or special gloves, but it also offers a styli pen. Computer function: uses its own software that can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store. Internet access: sold in either Wi-Fi or in cellular models in 3G or LTE with access to videos, educational websites/games, and applications. You can purchase one in three different storage capacity, either 16, 32, or 64 GB.

19. iPad for Math- Coin Math This application can be used to help build students understanding on financial literacy. It is a great application to use in hopes that the students will one day hold jobs, earn paychecks, as well as spend and save money they make. Currency recognition and understanding is important in our every day life. This app makes learning fun, interactive, and hands on.

20. iPad for Science- The Elements: A visual Exploration experience the beauty and fascination of the building blocks of our universe in a way you've never seen before. It also includes a new left/right reversed mode for viewing 3D objects, which allows some people to view them without special glasses. Instructions are available through the Help (?) button after double-tapping a rotatable object.

21. iPad for Word Recognition: Special Words Special Words is an application that is a sight word teaching tool from Down Syndrome Education International. Words in 8 languages, also can add our own words. This app teaches students how to recognize of written words via pictures and sounds. There are different levels of difficulty in 4 games where the student either matches pictures, words, or both. A great aspect of this app is that the user can add or delete words as they please.

22. Pause and Share In small group, share your experience using apps for math, science, word recognition, writing, etc Tell us how you use it in your classroom, or your plan of using the app/iPad in your classroom

23. Computer and Keyboard

24. What’s the issues? A common teaching technique is to have the students write information to reinforce the material. For example, spelling programs often encourage students to write each spelling word five times or 20 times. for a small group of students, rather than reinforcing and consolidating information, the process of writing actually interferes with learning. These students struggle to write and consequently spend much more time than their peers on a writing assignment. Even so, they remember less: the act of writing greatly interferes with learning.

25. What’s the issues? continues Cognitively, so much of their energy is spent on the process that they often do not learn or some times even process the content of what they are working on. Some students with severe dysgraphia may actually complete a writing assignment and then have to reread it to determine what they wrote, especially in a copying task or if they are focusing on neatness.

26. Dysgraphia Dysgraphia is a problem with the writing process. For these students, there is an underlying reason that their papers are messy or that their speed is excessively fast or extremely slow. Students with dysgraphia need to develop both compensations and remediation strategies. And using a computer and keyboard to type for their assignments and activities can be beneficial to the students.

27. Keyboard Special keyboard designed for young children, or children with disabilities

28. Programmable Keyboard- IntelliKeys Specialized keyboard can be use for children with other disabilities. Student using IntelliKeys this programmable keyboard allows students who can't use the traditional keyboard and mouse to develop literacy skills through pictures and text on a computer.

29. Audience Response System

30. What is an Audience Response System? Please watch this video on iClickers (one of the various brands of Audience Response System) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btzHwNqypPw&feature=rel ated Large Group Setting Individual Input/ Student response Main Station on Instructor’s computer

31. General Benefits of using ARS Aide students’ learning by Innovated classroom technology Instant and anonymous feedback from the students- (calculate how many students get the right answers; how many got them wrong)- and using this information to teach the course Can be use for activities/participation and for formal quiz- Students can register their iClickers to submit their answers for grades. Make quiz a fun activity- unlike traditional view of quizzes as an aversive activity Can be use for individual response and group response Students enjoy the interaction during class and can stay engage during lecture Faster pace, great for large group of students

32. ARS Benefits Students with: Students of different Cognition level Students who know about the lesson/materials can use the pre- test as a review and warm up. On the other hand, using the pre-test can spark students’ interests about the lesson/materials before jumping right into the topic. It helps students “know what they don’t know” before learning. A A B?

33. The system aids Students with different Reading level The pre-test is read aloud. It is to accommodate students with lower reading level. Students are not being graded for not being able to read but actual knowledge in that class.

34. The system can also accommodate students with visual impairment The clicker system is supported by the PowerPoint and projector display. It eliminates the potential that students cannot read fine prints.

35. The System Works for Various Level of Students The system is great for different age level from early education, K-12, children with disabilities, to college students Early Childhood Smart Response LE – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PSZ0DB0Vmg&feature=r elated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PSZ0DB0Vmg&feature=r elated Large Button and colorful Interface Use symbols to answer simple questions Fit for students who can not read and Students who have difficulties for fine motor skill activities Help decision making on reviewing the material or move on to the next chapter

36. K-12 Uses of ARS Please watch this video on the use of ARS in K-12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Fl0nWdmHQ&feature=r elated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Fl0nWdmHQ&feature=r elated 100% participation For children of every age Various subjects- science, math, history, and social studies, etc… Students can see where they got right and where they got wrong, instantly

37. ARS in College and Higher Education classroom Please watch this video on the use of ARS in college setting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpAEx2abKBQ&feature=rel ated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpAEx2abKBQ&feature=rel ated Teachers using iClickers are more intone with the lecture and instructor

38. Audience Response System Facts about ARS: (1) Cost (2) Where to get them?

39. Brands and Costs Audience Response System http://www.audienceresponse.com/ http://www.audienceresponse.com/products.php *Price not listed Turning Technology http://www.turningtechnologies.com/ * Buy or rent ($695) option Keypoint Interactive Audience Response System http://innovision-incorporated.webstorepowered.com/ * 30 Reply Mini Keypads set: $895.00

40. Learn How to Use ARS Companies often provide tutorial or training sessions to prepare instructors to implement ARS system http://www.turningtechnologies.com/studentresponsesystems /trainingevents/userconferences/miami2012/ http://www.turningtechnologies.com/studentresponsesystems /trainingevents/userconferences/miami2012/ Or Online Tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- d3aztwhgYY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- d3aztwhgYY&feature=related

41. Cost too much? Rent them! http://www.turningtechnologies.com/audienceresponserentals / http://www.turningtechnologies.com/audienceresponserentals / http://www.turningtechnologies.com/audienceresponserentals /turningpointrentals/rentalapplications/ (Rental Application) http://www.turningtechnologies.com/audienceresponserentals /turningpointrentals/rentalapplications/

42. Gotta Have them? Apply a Grant for Assistant Technology for your classroom! When applying for grants, a few things YOU need to know: How much do you need? What product am I going to purchase? How much does the grant supply? Is it a set amount or it has a limited duration of financial support? Does it have a limitation on the technological products? Does it restricted to use in certain topics or student level? When is the DEADLINE? Submit the application before the deadline Does the grant provide maintenance? Do I really need it?- How will I use it?

43. Activity- Mini Grant Please refer to the Resource Guide for a current list of Technology Grants Read the instruction below and compose a mini grant for your classroom according to the grant(s) eligibilities/requirements. * You are allowed to look for other grants that fit you eligibilities Please specify: Name of the grant Provider Total Amount Restriction: Specific topic, age/grade level, specific technological product What product are you planning to purchase Your plan on using the product (300-400 words) * A template is provided with the Resource Guide, however, creativity is a plus!

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