Instructional Technology:
Technology Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning
Technology Accessibility and
Universal Design for Learning in
GCSS Classrooms
January 12th, 2005
Technology Accessibility for All Learners:
Accessing Technology can be achieved by using any device to aid a
student in learning, from pencil grips to high tech gadgetry. Today
were going to explore a few of the high tech features that are
built into your computer.
Text to Speech: Narrator Start>Programs> Accessories>Accessibility>Narrator>It Reads!
Speech to Text: Start>Programs>Office>Word>Tools>Speech>Train the Mic to Your Voice!
Magnifier: Start>Programs>Accessories>Accessibility>Magnifier>Makes Screen Easier to See!
On-Screen Keyboard: Start>Programs>Accessories>Accessibility>On-Screen Keyboard
Accessibility Wizard: Start>Programs>Accessories>Accessibility>Accessibility Wizard
Special Tablet Features: Tablet PC Input Panel, Windows Journal, Office Inking
Universal Design for Learning: Basic Principles: Universal Design for Learning is just another form of Differentiated Instruction. It is using multiple methods of Delivery, Engagement, and Response so that the learning is accessible to all types of students.
Multiple Methods of Delivery
Example: Why not Deliver the
Information in Text form, Audio form, and Visual form?
Multiple Methods of Engagement
Example: Why not Engage Students
through Hands on Activities, Computer Activities, Cooperative
Learning, etc?
Multiple Methods of Response
Example: Why not Allow
Students to Writing, Presentations, Skits, etc?
ACTIVITY:
Get in a group of 3 or 4
Identify and Describe a Struggling Student
Discuss how Multiple Methods of Delivery, Engagement, and Response
could help this student
Pick a Spokesperson and Share your Ideas with Everyone
