https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt an explanation of AT and DI and how they impact education en-us 2020-10-12 21:54:53 UTC 2025-10-15 10:32:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png mmerch41_1 https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823140474 AT is important because it levels the playing field for all students. It makes classrooms more inclusive and gives those with disabilities better opportunities to succeed.]]> 2020-10-12 23:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823140474 mmerch41_1 https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823140964 DI is important because it provides students with multiple ways to absorb content and express it. Allowing students to work in their own learning style is the best thing one can do in the classroom. Forcing students to show their knowledge in only one way would not be beneficial to them.]]> 2020-10-12 23:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823140964 mmerch41_1 https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823141387 Examples of AT include braille, text to speech software, wheelchairs, or closed captioning.]]> 2020-10-12 23:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823141387 mmerch41_1 https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823141589 Examples of DT include flexible grouping in class, multiple means of representation and expression, and providing changes in learning environment.]]> 2020-10-12 23:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823141589 mmerch41_1 https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823141807 Assistive Technology (AT) is any equipment or object that increases the functional opportunity of a person with disabilities. These can be objects used in classrooms, or objects used outside of school to assist with every day life.]]> 2020-10-12 23:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823141807 mmerch41_1 https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823142142 Differentiated Instruction (DI) is based in the idea that every student learns differently. This type of instruction provides the opportunity to provide multiple methods of learning to students in an attempt to respond to the needs of all students.]]> 2020-10-12 23:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmerch41_1/tlc93vx3pilsvzt/wish/823142142