IDT285 Spotlight Presentation Group A

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Technology in Special Education - Middle School

By: Lauren Littrell, Wendy Orman and Kristen Adams

+Most Important Concepts

Variety of special needs and trends (mainstreaming)

SEIMCs

Types of assistive/instructional technology http://www.microsoft.com/enable/at/types.aspx - website that lists

different types of assistive technologies.

Laws and Policies Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) No Child Left Behind

Tech-PACK

http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/html/assist_tech.htm - website for the Illinois State Board of Education on assistive technology.

+How Technology Can Help

Communication – Dynavox   http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/

Conducting research – Internet search on products and prices

Solving problems – Dynavox, Braille, sip-and-puff systems, joysticks, etc.

Source: http://www.dynavoxtech.com/img/products/maestro/overview/maestro-1_large.jpg

+Productivity Tools

JAWS Software – for emails and research http://www.freedomscientific.com/products/fs/jaws-product-

page.asp

Products that Magnify Text – can help with all programs http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Screen-Magnification

Input Devices – can help with all programs http://home.olemiss.edu/~misbook/hm4.htm

+Multimedia Tools

Assistive technology has several elements of multimedia

Pictures used for communication instead of words

JAWS or any other audio program that reads words aloud

Instructional videos to assist in understanding Subtitles on instructional videos for hearing

Source: http://biala.org.au/images/photos/Carly-in-class-using-her-computer.jpg

+Adaptive and Assistive Devices

BAT keyboard $199

Optimax Wireless Joystick $395

Add On Touch Screen $199

+Correct Use of Resources

http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/bweinert/304code.htm - code of conduct for technology

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yvQShGmDeA - YouTube, showing how beneficial it is for using technology for special needs children

+Trackstar

Track # 70834 Social Issues associated with Special Education

http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrack.do?number=70834

Has four different websites that are very helpful Very easy to navigate throughout the website Beneficial for both teachers and students

+Software

$130 that teaches our students

how to access the computer

$115Works on wordsand concepts

$149Word Prediction

+Assessing Students

The Level I assessment does not require any instruments or specialized testing. Conducted by trained vocational evaluator or guidance

counselor

Interviews are conducted with the teacher and parent/guardian Data collected is review by educational eligibility

Assessments can include a review of student aptitudes, achievements, interests, learning style, behaviors, and occupational exploration activities.

+Integrated Lesson Plans

Students would conduct these lesson plans in an integrated classroom.

Lesson 1 – Marshmallow catapults, science Students would create a catapult in science that needs to fly

marshmallows in the air at least 5 meters! http://betterlesson.com/lesson/3412/marshmallow-catapults

Lesson 2 – Roar Shack Poetry, language arts Students create a poem to help them describe how they feel. The students are encouraged to use bright colors and

pictures to help them express themselves. http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/3278.html

+Interactive Whiteboards

Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, St. Augustine, FL. SMART Boards are in 14 of the 17 middle school classrooms The SMART board makes classrooms come alive at FSDB.

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) Program from the University of Washington Promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to

increase independence, productivity and participation.

Source: http://sharingtechnology.blogspot.com/2011/05/put-your-smart-board-to-use.html

+Summary

Nowadays there are so many different types of physical, mental and emotional disabilities children can have. However, with the help of laws and policies, assistive technology is making education more accessible for them.

Special Educated students in the Middle School years are introduced to several types of software programs and interactive ways of learning.

With the technology advances we have today, students with disabilities should be able to be successful and achieve just as much as any other child.

As a group we learned a lot of new information on how to teach and what to use for special needs children in their middle school years.

+Delicious

A list of all the sites used for this presentation can be found at: http://www.delicious.com/ormanw/

+Works Cited

Roblyer, M., & Doering, A. H. (2013, 2010, 2006, 2003, 2000). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.

Chico, G., & Koch, D. C. (n.d.).  Assistive Technology. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/html/assist_tech.htm

Dynavox Mayer-Johnson. (2012). Dynavox Inc.. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/

Microsoft. (2012). Types of Assistive Technology Products. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://www.microsoft.com/enable/at/types.aspx

Freedom Scientific, Inc. (2012). Jaws Screen Reading Software. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://www.freedomscientific.com/products/fs/jaws-product-page.asp

enablemart. (1999-2012). Screen Magnification. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Screen-Magnification

Daeryong, K. (1996). Input Devices. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://home.olemiss.edu/~misbook/hm4.htm

+Works Cited Cont.

Anderton, D., & Hammond, J. (Designer). (2008). Carly in class using her computer. [Web Photo]. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://biala.org.au/2008_school_photos.html

DynaVox, Inc. (Producer). (2012). Dynavox Maestro. [Web Photo]. Retrieved (2012, October 26) from http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/maestro/

(2012). Lake Shore Central School District. Retrieved from http://www.lakeshore.wnyric.org/Page/2186

Kujawski, D. (2010, February 1). Marshmallow catapult designs. Retrieved from http://betterlesson.com/lesson/3412/marshmallow-catapults

Mechelle De Craene M.Ed. (2004, 11 Nov). Teachers.net. Retrieved from http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/3278.html

Neal Starkman. (2003). Interactive whiteboards keep special ed students engaged in their learning. Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/articles/2005/03/03/interactive-whiteboards-keep-special-ed-students-engaged-in-their-learning--03032005.aspx

+Works Cited Cont.

Barcalow, T., Creech, M., Gerrietts, G., Marassa, M., Sallas, P., Sierra-Perry, M., & Weinert, B. (2001). Code of Technology Ethics for Educators. Retrieved from http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/bweinert/304code.htm

Lowe, S. (2001, October 3). Social Issues Associated with Special Education. Retrieved from http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrack.do?number=70834

Kvisionarymedia. (Producer). (2011). Mobile Technology- Benefits for Students with Special Needs at Eastern Howard Elementary School . [Web Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yvQShGmDeA