2.5 Know Your Assistive Technology

Assignment 2.5—Know Your Assistive Technology

Purpose: As a student with a disability it is important to understand and share the assistive technology you need to be successful in different environments.

Instructions:

Part A:

View “Introduction to Assistive Technology” Google Slides.

Research any unknown words and add to vocabulary.

Part B:

Complete the document: “Things I need to Know about Myself and AT” to identify unanswered questions about your AT needs. Discuss with your case manager and decide on the Assistive Technology that needs to be included in your IEP/PTP and your Summary of Performance (SOP)

Part C:

Follow up on one piece of Assistive Technology new to you by completing an Assistive Technology Research Project.

Part A:

View the "Introduction to Assistive Technology” Google Slides.
Research any unknown words and add to your vocabulary.
Discussion:

Guiding Questions:

Describe the differences between low/middle/high tech?
Describe what assistive technology (AT) you use? Which category is it in?
What surprised you about AT in this google slide presentation?
What are three things you now know about AT?
What is something you are still wondering about AT?

Part B:

Complete the document: “Things I need to Know about Myself and AT” to identify unanswered questions about your AT needs. Discuss with your case manager and decide on the Assistive Technology that needs to be included in your IEP and your Summary of Performance (SOP).

Part C:

Follow up on one piece of Assistive Technology new to you by completing an Assistive Technology Research Project. Work with your teacher to explore the best way for you to share your learning on Assistive Technology such as slides, verbal, written, drawing.

Assistive Technology Research Project

Directions: You will be assigned a specific type of assistive technology that you would like to learn more about. You will research the assistive technology topic/device thoroughly. After you finish the research you will use the information to create a digital presentation. It should be at least 5 slides. The presentation must also have a video or hands on presentation of how the device/topic is used in the classroom to assist students in their learning. The point of this project is not only to learn about assistive technology, but to teach others in our class about it as well!

Research Project Checklist----What digital platform will you use: _________________________

_____ Video/Demonstration showing how the assistive technology is used in the classroom

______ At least 5 Slides explaining the assistive technology

_____ (1) Title Slide ______ (2) Definition slides _____ (3) Picture of Device

_____ (4) How is it used to support students’ learning? _____(5) Bibliography/Works Cited

Grading Rubric:

Creativity

1 2 3 4 5

Well Researched Information

(At least 5 slides)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Demonstration/Video Explanation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Works Cited/Bibliography

1 2 3 4 5

Presentation

1 2 3 4 5

Total Points _____/35

Assistive Technology Slides