Assistive Technology
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- Overview
- Social Emotional Supports During School Closures
- FUSD Assistive Technology Forms
- Assistive Technology Consideration Documents
- Assessment Tools
- Where Can I Borrow Assistive Technology
- National Assistive Technology Projects
- Reading Tools to Support Access to Print Materials
- Math Supports
- Communication Boards and Books
- Writing Supports
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Tablet and Computer Accessibility Options
- Technology Learning Supports
- Arizona Department of Education AT Training Resources
- Universal Design for Learning
- Classroom Management
- iPad Applications (Free)
- Read & Write Software Resources
- Visual Supports and Executive Functioning
- Getting Started with Bookshare (electronic book resources)
- Assistive Technology Blog
- High School Books in Alternative Formats
- Cool Tips and Tricks Curated List of Links For 2020
- Technology Learning Podcasts
- Build Your UDL, AT, and Tech Professional Learning Network Pick a Professional to Follow
- ISTE 2020 Technology Take Aways
- ATIA 2021 Take Aways
- Microsoft Accessibility Options and Supports
- How to install apps on your FUSD iPad Free or Personally Paid For
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Visual Webs/Graphic Organizers To Support Learning
Wonderful assortment of visual webs to support learning. Using an iPad open the website link in Chrome, select a visual web, and open in Claro PDF (free version words great) then save to Google Drive.
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Decoste Writing Protocol
Project Matters has the DeCoste Writing Protocol available. The DeCoste Writing Protocol compares a child’s individual performance across handwriting and keyboarding tasks to examine spelling performance and writing skills in order to make informed decisions about instructional strategies and the appropriate use of technology, in order to meet classroom demands.
If you would like to use this tool please contact Project Matters at jdoneski-nicol@fusd1.org.
A recorded webinar regarding this protocol is also at https://learningtools.donjohnston.com/webinar/the-decoste-writing-protocol/
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UPAR
Free online resource to guide the assessment of student's current reading skills and the selection of assistive technology tools and resources to support ongoing growth.
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School-Based Assistive Technology Writing Evaluation: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Free online resource to consider supports for students who struggle with writing.
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iPad ClaroCom PDF
Snap a picture of a worksheet and have students complete the worksheet through typing or voice recognition on the iPad! The free version of this application works very well for struggling writers!
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iPad Voice Recognition
A few applications are available to support voice to text on the iPad. However, the iPad has a very flexible voice reconition tool built in for use across applications.
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iPad Word Prediction
Word prediction is a common feature of many electronic devices. The iPad offers this feature and also "learns" your writing style to improve word prediction.
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Personal Dictionary
Dictionary skills are keys to both reading and writing. When students are struggling with spelling explore dictionary options including personal dictionaries. This link provides multiple printable options for personal dictionaries.
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Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively
Recommendations in this practice guide:
1. Explicitly teach appropriate writing strategies using a Model-Practice-Reflect instructional cycle.
2. Integrate writing and reading to emphasize key writing features.
3. Use assessments of student writing to inform instruction and feedback.
