1	A Common Sense Approach to Choosing Classroom Technology
2	Universal Design for Learning Calls For ... Multiple and flexible means of representation, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, Multiple and flexible means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, Multiple and flexible means of engagement, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.
3	Diverse Learners Reading Skills Writing Skills Math Skills Attention Skills Organizational Skills
4	Representation Standard Representation Methods Textbook Lecture (notes) Blackboard Handouts Slides Film Strip Digital Representation Methods Computer PowerPoint Word Processor DataBase SpreadSheet eText Internet email/www Academic Software
5	Expression Standard Response Methods Written Response Pen and Paper Typewritten Reports Oral Response Digital Response Methods Multimedia (Text, Graphics, Sound Video Portable Word Processor Speech Recognition Graphic Organizer Word Prediction/ Abbreviation-Expansion
6	Engagement
7	Engagement Traditional Approach Students will write an expository piece in reaction to a school newspaper article about a serious accident involves four students. UDL Approach Students will work in groups to discuss the accident and the school newspaper article about it and then each student will write an article for possible submission to the school newspaper giving their reaction to the accident and their recommendations to students for developing safer driving habits. www.Teaching Every Student
8	Tools In Your Classroom Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard Text and Icon Size Cursor Settings Keyboard Settings Utilities Narrator On-Screen Keyboard Magnifier
9	More Tools In Your Classroom Microsoft Office Zoom Text size Background/Font Color Auto Correct Auto Complete and Auto Text Customizing/create dictionary Text to Speech Speech to Text (WinWord only)
10	And Even More Tools In Your Classroom Internet Tools United Streaming Search Engines (e.g. Google) Yahooligans Educational Websites (e.g. BrainPop) Free Screen Readers
11	Additional Tools To Consider Word Prediction (e.g. CoWriter) Text to Speech e.g. (e.g. Write:OutLoud) Graphic Organizers (e.g. Inspiration/Kidspiration) Portable word Processors (e.g. AlphaSmart) Creativity Programs (e.g. Imagination Express) Screen Enlargement Multi-purpose (Scanning, Text Reading, Word Prediction, etc…)
12	Decision Making Issues Cost Compatibility Mac vs. PC Old PC vs. New Gozintas District software policies Functional Design of the software Text reader vs. multipurpose program (e.g. R&W)
13	The Return of Decision Making Issues User Friendliness Setup Learning Curve Multi-user Capabilities Data Collection
14	Son of The Return of Decision Making Issues Speed of Readiness Portability Distractibility The user Other students “Geek” Factor Battery Life Logistics
15	Schenectady Redevelopment Lesson Plan
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18	The Student’s Tasks Research Read for Meaning Organize The Information Write a Report
19	Tools Handout
20	Diverse Learners Reading Skills Writing Skills Attention Skills Organizational Skills
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22	Links, Resources, Wampeter, Foma and Granfaloons Adaptive Technology Resource Center-University of Toronto Assistive Technology Training Online Project- University of Buffalo Schwab Learning.org TRE Center.org CAST.org