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Assistive Technology Assistive Technology for Math and Science for Math and Science

ClassesClasses

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RepresentingRepresenting

Michigan’s Assistive Technology ResourceMichigan’s Assistive Technology Resource

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ObjectivesObjectives

Increase knowledge of assistive technology.Increase understanding of universal design.Learn about Michigan’s Assistive

Technology Resource.Increase awareness of tools for science and

math.

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Michigan’s Assistive Technology Resource (MATR) Michigan’s Assistive Technology Resource (MATR)

ServicesServices

1.1. We act as a resource to all school districts, ISDs, and private We act as a resource to all school districts, ISDs, and private schools throughout Michigan in order to build local team schools throughout Michigan in order to build local team capacity in assistive technology (AT).capacity in assistive technology (AT).

2.2. Our website is: Our website is: www.matr.org and lists all of our services and and lists all of our services and forms.forms.

3.3. Our services to schools are Our services to schools are FREE FREE and include: and include: 1.1. AT consultations with student & IEP team members AT consultations with student & IEP team members 2.2. equipment loan program for trials of AT to schoolsequipment loan program for trials of AT to schools3.3. a software loan librarya software loan library4.4. Training - practicum, inservice workshopsTraining - practicum, inservice workshops5.5. Our print shop provides large print books to schools (fee-Our print shop provides large print books to schools (fee-

based service).based service).

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Definition of Assistive Technology (AT)Definition of Assistive Technology (AT)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines assistive technology devices as (IDEA) defines assistive technology devices as “any piece of equipment, or product system, “any piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities.”children with disabilities.”

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SETTSETT by Joy Zabala (1994)by Joy Zabala (1994)

SSTUDENT – What are the student’s special needs and abilities? Why TUDENT – What are the student’s special needs and abilities? Why does the student need AT?does the student need AT?

EENVIRONMENT – Where will the student use AT? What supports, NVIRONMENT – Where will the student use AT? What supports, resources are available?resources are available?

TTASKS – What IEP goals will be addressed with AT? What activities ASKS – What IEP goals will be addressed with AT? What activities is the student expected to do?is the student expected to do?

TTOOLS – What assistive technology (no/low tech, and high tech) OOLS – What assistive technology (no/low tech, and high tech) options should be considered to address the tasks? What strategies options should be considered to address the tasks? What strategies might be used to increase student performance?might be used to increase student performance?

A Framework for considering assistive technologyA Framework for considering assistive technology

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Universal Design For LearningUniversal Design For Learning

Teachers are designers. They design activities, materials and curricula.

Coupling between abilities and task requirements

Targets educational needs of all students while addressing different learning styles.

Technology increases the adaptability and flexibility.

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Physically and Cognitively Physically and Cognitively AccessibleAccessible

Wheelchair accessibility, alternative keyboards, screen readers.

Perceptual accessibility - color blindness, hearing loss or visual impairments.

Cognitively impaired as well as different learning styles and strengths.

Multiple ways of engaging the material, presenting the material and reporting results.

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Universal DesignUniversal Design Utilize multiple modes of information presentation

- verbal, iconic, pictorial, tactile. Provide contrast between the information and its

surroundings. The expanded use of sound field systems exemplifies this principle. Students perform better academically. On any given day students have temporary hearing problems due to colds, flu, allergies and fatigue.

Different representations such as concept maps and then outline form appeal to different learning styles.

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1.1. Sorting shapes, analyzing patterns - geometrySorting shapes, analyzing patterns - geometry2.2. Estimating,measurements, creating graphs – Estimating,measurements, creating graphs –

probabilityprobability3.3. Computation – manipulation of numbers for math Computation – manipulation of numbers for math

operationsoperations4.4. Fractions and Decimals – same as aboveFractions and Decimals – same as above5.5. Writing equations with correct alignment- using math Writing equations with correct alignment- using math

symbolssymbols6.6. Reading and analyzing word problems – step by step Reading and analyzing word problems – step by step

logiclogic7.7. Using calculators – scientific, graphing (with speech)Using calculators – scientific, graphing (with speech)8.8. Studying and taking testsStudying and taking testsList is not comprehensive, but examplesList is not comprehensive, but examples

Tasks for MathTasks for Math

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Shapes, Graphs Shapes, Graphs

Manipulatives - blocks, play money algebra tiles. Manipulative math software- Unifix, IntelliMathics, MathPadPlus

Wickki Stix for raising lines on graph. Graphing software - Graph Club (early elementary), Graph Master (upper elementary), Excel, Claris (Apple) Works for Kids, or any word processor with graphing capabilities.

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Computations, decimals, Computations, decimals, writing equations, word writing equations, word

problemsproblems• Talking calculator, coinulator. Use math overlays

for Intellikeys. MathPad, MathPad Plus, Access to Math (Mac)

Math Edit, , MathType. Text readers (Kurzweil 3000, Scan & Read, Text

Assist, Text Help: Read and Write,Wordsmith)

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More Math ToolsMore Math Tools

• Accessible graphing calculator from Oregon State Univ. - graphs equations and provides a visual or auditory graph.

• MetroPlex has MathPad By Voice for elementary and MathTalk for high school and professional math. MathBraille Talk produces math in Braille or print.

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Tasks for ScienceTasks for Science

1.1. Performing experiments Performing experiments 2.2. Recording observationsRecording observations3.3. Collecting & Recording data (measuring)Collecting & Recording data (measuring)4.4. Analyzing Data - graphsAnalyzing Data - graphs5.5. Writing Science/Lab ReportsWriting Science/Lab Reports6.6. Reading science textbooks, research Reading science textbooks, research 7.7. Using scientific calculators, converting unitsUsing scientific calculators, converting units8.8. Studying and Test takingStudying and Test taking

List is not comprehensive, but examplesList is not comprehensive, but examples

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Science ToolsScience ToolsInteractive science software: Zap and

Virtual Lab by Edmark for upper elementary and Thinkin’ Science for grades 1 & 2, Sammy’s Science House for pre-K.

Logger Pro by Vernier software - science software that records data from separate sensors and performs graph analysis - can be connected to a graphing calculator.

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Tools for ScienceTools for Science

Overlay of a periodic table for writing chemical equations.

Reach Interface Author to customize a periodic table for chemistry.

Inspiration/Kidspiration to help students organize reports, procedure charts for science experiments and other smart charts.

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ToolsTools

Wordbar, and word predictors (Co:Writer, Soothsayer, Word Q, Text Help: Read & Write) can be used to help write science assignments. Dictionaries within a word predictor can be created to specify science or math terms.

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ToolsTools

Digital microscopes (Intelplay from Mattel) also from Edmund Scientific, Motic Play (www.moticplay.com) and other science oriented vendors. Viewing can be displayed on to a computer or projected onto a screen.

Voice Input can be used to help students write science reports. (Dragon Naturally Speaking version 7)

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DO NOT ALWAYS MAKE THE STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY DO NOT ALWAYS MAKE THE STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY THE EXPERIMENT, BUT LET THEM PARTICIPATE IN THE THE EXPERIMENT, BUT LET THEM PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPERIMENTS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. From M. Richardson EXPERIMENTS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. From M. Richardson (1994) “Excusing a special needs student from a classroom (1994) “Excusing a special needs student from a classroom assignment is simply excusing yourself from finding a way for the assignment is simply excusing yourself from finding a way for the student to participate in the assignment.”*student to participate in the assignment.”*

Authoring software allows the teacher to customize lessons/ Authoring software allows the teacher to customize lessons/ homework for the student.homework for the student. Clicker 4 and IntelliTalk II authoring software with speech output for all levels of math and science - used to create templates for science report, tests, study guides - both have graphic capabilities.*Richardson, M. (1994). We all learned together. “Science Scope,” 17(6), pg.68-70.*Richardson, M. (1994). We all learned together. “Science Scope,” 17(6), pg.68-70.

Assistive Technology is used to increase a student’s learning Assistive Technology is used to increase a student’s learning through increased participation in activities. By employing a “hands through increased participation in activities. By employing a “hands on” approach, the teacher creates an opportunity to engage the on” approach, the teacher creates an opportunity to engage the student’s mind.student’s mind.

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