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Assistive Technology (AT) includes any device, simple or complicated, that serves as a tool to help a student with a disability in a learning environment.

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This computer extension is assisting a student in expressing what they are trying to communicate (source: Google Images).

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Computer Assistance (a student cannot use a computer like other students can)

Writing (a student has difficulty physically composing a piece)

Communication (a student has trouble comprehending messages and/or expressing messages of their own)

Reading (a student cannot understanding a written piece in front of them)

Learning (a student cannot complete work and/or is struggling with assignments/lessons)

Math (a student is falling behind in math lessons)

Vision (a student cannot see or has trouble seeing)

Hearing (a student cannot hear or has trouble hearing)

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Assistive technology is crucial and necessary in all classrooms for a variety of reasons. Firstly, no student is created equal, and therefore cannot be treated that way! They are entitled to equal opportunity and education- which sometimes means a particular student needs more help/tools. There is no reason a student with any sort of disability shouldn't be able to access the same education that a student without a disability has access to. Assistive technology allows for more inclusive and effective classrooms. Effective for all students!!

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The ATIA produces and collects significant resources for assistive technology (AT) industry professionals, consumers and users: up-to-date information about AT research results, guidelines, government programs, communities, success stories and links for more info from ATIA committees, special interest groups and partners. Start your search here:

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AT Resources - Assistive Technology Industry Association

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Up-to-date information about assistive technology resources, research, guidelines, government programs, communities, and more

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Differentiated Instruction (DI) includes various forms of instruction that target the different instructional needs of students in a classroom.

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This is a teacher instructing students in a classroom (source: Google Images).

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Content (what the student needs to learn through engagement)
Process (the way in which the student will engage in activity to learn the content)
Product (the student applying their learned knowledge on content)
Learning Environment (the look and feel of a classroom)

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Differentiated instruction is important in every classroom because not every student receives information in the same way. Lectured material may work for one student, whereas hands on activities may work for the student sitting next to them. It's only fair that teachers offer a little bit of everything. This way students have the same chance at success in the classroom! Like assistive technology, differentiated instruction allows for a more inclusive and effective classroom.

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This strategy guide introduces the concept of using Exit Slips in the classroom to help students reflect on what they have learned and express what or how they are thinking about the new information. Exit Slips easily incorporate writing into the content area classroom and require students to think critically.