Educational and Assistive Technologies Part II by Mr. Kelsh https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2 Identify the main ideas from the article. en-us 2017-11-14 05:01:12 UTC 2017-11-15 00:08:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Multiple means of representation: to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge Multiple means of expression: to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know Multiple means of engagement: to tap into learners’ interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207006969 2017-11-14 23:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207006969 3 principles that remove obstacles for learning through providing multiple means of: https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207006993 1. Representation
2. Expression 
3. Engagement]]> 2017-11-14 23:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207006993 Math Supports https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007313 Calculator
Talking Calculator - reads numbers and symbols
Math Dictionary - defines math terminology using simple language]]> 2017-11-14 23:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007313 New chrome toolbar with adaptations to better serve diverse users https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007451 ex.  
Magnification, Webpage Font, Dictionary, Spell Checker, Background color changer, text to speech


]]> 2017-11-14 23:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007451 The 3 Principles of UD https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007459
  • Multiple means of representation: to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge
  • Multiple means of expressionto provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know 
  • Multiple means of engagementto tap into learners’ interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn 
]]> 2017-11-14 23:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007459 Websites that offer auto summarizing https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007813
  • http://www.textcompactor.com
  • http://freesummarizer.com
  • -simple wikipedia

    • ]]>     2017-11-14 23:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007813     Writing Support https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007876 -ginger
    -google dictionary
    -DictaNote
    -Typing Club]]>     2017-11-14 23:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007876     Free Chrome Apps to help promote and support UDL https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007900 - Chrome AT Toolbar provides:
    Magnification 
    Web page Font
    Dictionary
    Spell checker
    Word Prediction
    Text to Speech
    Readability Extensions
    Background Colour Change    ]]>     2017-11-14 23:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007900     Tip: https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007902 Many AT websites require you to highlight text before the feature will work

    ]]>     2017-11-14 23:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207007902     Instructional Support Tools for Teachers https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008124 Print Friendly and PDF: allows you to remove extraneous material from webpages (like ads) and print the cleaned up webpage
    PDF Escape: allows you to modify worksheets with additional text, sticky notes, or free-hand drawings
    PDF Escape Tutorial: Tells you how to use the program PDF Escape]]>     2017-11-14 23:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008124     Chrome Extensions hgalbraith https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008245 Extensions and Plugins that can be used in chrome to help students with diverse learning needs
    Examples:
    Text to speech, reading comprehension, web based comprehension, writing supports, math supports, web based math supports, and instructional tools for teachers]]>     2017-11-14 23:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008245     Text to Speech Extensions for Chrome: https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008377 Provides a variety of needs for many learners including but not limited to students who are ELL, learning disorders, and visually impaired.]]> 2017-11-14 23:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008377 Math supports for Students https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008476 Calculator: simple and easy to use
    Talking calculator: a calculator that reads the letters and symbols to students
    Math Dictionary: animated, interactive dictionary that explains over 600 mathematical terms and math words in simple terms with visuals
    Virtual Manipulatives: virtual manipulatives that can be set by grade level and desired manipulative
    National Library of Math Manipulatives: search tools for finding manipulatives or teaching specific math concepts]]>     2017-11-14 23:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008476     Reading Comprehension Supports https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008994 Readability: removes a lot of the clutter from webpages (ads and such). Can also fiddle with sizes, fonts, and colors to improve readability. Can print out pages as well
    TLDR (Too long, didn't read): Highlight text and click a button to have the text shortened and summarized. Can select a short, medium, or long summary.
    Diigo: Bookmark, highlight, or sticky note features to allow for an area of focus on a page for students with comprehension or focus issues.
    Simple Highlighter:   Highlights, annotates, translates, full or quick references (eg: word reference.com, wikipedia), speech, and offers text to speech capability and a webpage simplifier to reduce clutter. Must highlight text for this to work.]]>     2017-11-15 00:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207008994     Reading Comprehension Supports: https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009247 Readability
    Too Long, Didn't Read (TLDR)
    Diigo
    Simple Highlighters]]>     2017-11-15 00:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009247     Web Based Comprehension Supports https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009387 3 sights that offer auto-summarizing tools:

    ]]>     2017-11-15 00:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009387     Writing Supports: https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009515
    Google Dictionary
    Dictanote Speach Recognizer
    Ginger
    Typing Club]]>     2017-11-15 00:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009515     Math Supports and Web Based Math: https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009592 Calculator
    Talking Calculator
    Math Dictionary

    Interactive Whiteboard: 
    -National Library of Mathematic Manipulatives
    -Virtual Manipulatives]]>     2017-11-15 00:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009592     Instructional Support Tools for Teachers https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009795 Print Friendly and PDF
    PDF Escape
    PDF Escape Tutorial]]>     2017-11-15 00:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/skelsh/ATpart2/wish/207009795