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AT is the acronym for Assistive Technologies. DI stands for Differentiated Instruction. Explore the timeline to find out more!

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Assistive Technology refers to any item or equipment used to support the abilities of an individual with a disability.

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Students with low vision may need AT to help them view materials. They may need:
- Glasses
- Magnifier
- Large print books and materials

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Some student have different communication needs. Students who are non-verbal or have delayed speech may require AT that allows for non-verbal communications. This may include:
- Communication boards
- Text to speech devices
- Eye gaze board/frame

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Some students with learning disabilities or ADHD may need assistance with understanding lessons or with getting their work done on time. They may need:
- Recorded material
- Highlighters
- Print/picture schedule
- Electronic organizer

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AT helps students with disabilities to learn material in a way they can understand, and can eliminate barriers that may be limiting their participation in the classroom.
Readily available AT in a classroom can be adapted for the benefit of every student, even if not every student specifically needs it.

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Supplementary PPT from Center of Technology and Disability

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Supplementary PPT from Center of Technology and Disability

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Assitive Technology In The ClassroomFINAL

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Supplementary: Find out more about AT from the Center of Technology and Disability

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Supplementary: Find out more about AT from the Center of Technology and Disability

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It is important for parents to learn about assistive technology so they can be informed advocates for their child's technology needs. AT makes it possible for children with disabilities to take part in life's activities. It can strengthen developmental, functional, and learning skills. It can substitute for abilities that a person may not be able to develop.

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Differentiated Instruction is a teaching method where the mode of instruction is altered to cater to different types of learners. It is based on the idea that students, as unique individuals, have different learning styles and needs, and teachers should adapt their lessons accordingly.

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One way a teacher may differentiate instruction is by allowing students some freedom in subject matter. For example, if an English teacher has a lesson on how to write a strong paragraph, they may create multiple prompts/topics for students to pick from. In this way, all students are working on their paragraph creation skills but each student can pick a topic they feel comfortable writing on.

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Teachers can also differentiate instruction by creating different learning environments for students. For example, when students are working independently, a teacher may offer these options:
- Students may sit/lie in the back of the room on the floor with a clipboard
- Students may use sit at their desks with/without headphones to listen to music
- Students may work at the teacher's table or near the teacher's desk

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Another way a teacher can differentiate instruction is by giving students options in the way they demonstrate their knowledge. For example, a history teacher may allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the Civil Rights movement by:
- Creating a timeline of significant events
- Writing a paragraph on 3 different types of activism people used during the Civil Rights movement
- Creating a resume/biography for one significant person from the Civil Rights movement

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DI is important because:
- it creates a responsive learning environment, where a teacher is adapting to the unique needs of their students
- it allows students some control over their learning and validates different way of learning/demonstrating knowledge

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Supplementary PPT from Dr. Summer Whitmore

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Supplementary PPT from Dr. Summer Whitmore

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Teaching and Learning Strategies for Differentiated Instruction (2)

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Supplementary Video: What is the point of DI?

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Supplementary Video: What is the point of DI?

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CTD's AT Powerpoint (attached earlier)
https://www.ctdinstitute.org/audience/at-101
Dr. Summer Whitmore's DI Powerpoint (attached earlier)
DI prezi: https://prezi.com/oav3qtcg-p8v/differentiation-instruction/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
DI video: http://differentiationcentral.com/what-is-differentiated-instruction/
Website: https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/adapting-instruction-through-differentiation/