SPND 422 Summer 2018 - home

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 <h1><strong>SPND 422</strong></h1>
 <h1><strong>Differentiated Instruction Using Technology Across the Curriculum</strong></h1>
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 <h1>Welcome to Your Course Wiki!</h1>
 We will be using this wiki for organization of course resources and materials (Read).<br />
Google Classroom will be used for active course discussions, announcements and turning in assignments (Write)<br />
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<h2>Course Description</h2>
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<h4>Educators are responsible to incorporate instructional and assistive technology into their classrooms and into their students’ Individualized Education Plans. This course provides real world experiences, resources and skill development in using the latest software, Internet resources, adaptive equipment and best practices. Make decisions with guidance resulting in practical solutions that can be readily implemented in inclusive classrooms<em>.</em></h4>
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 <h4>This course is offered in 5 modules. The focus is more on students and curriculum rather than how technology works. Students will gain overview knowledge of a range of potentially helpful technologies as they relate to learner accommodation or curriculum modification strategies.</h4>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Course Dates:</span></strong><br />
<ul><li>** <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Module #1 Managing the Learning Environment – Friday through Saturday morning </span><ul><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">History/Future of Technology in Education</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Intro to UDL, AT and AAC</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Managing the Learning Environment</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Operating Systems, Devices, Browsers, and Accessibility</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">File Management, Cloud Storage, Digital Collaboration</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Using Online Course Tools</span></li></ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Module #2 – Saturday (afternoon) </span><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Instructional Activities on the Internet for Curriculum Integration</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Choosing Technology to support the Curriculum</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Exploring Chrome extensions and Google Tools</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Exploring Online Tools</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Becoming a Connected Educator</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">ONLINE Module #3 - Universal Design for Learning </span><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">UDL: Online Investigations &amp; Discussions</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">ONLINE Module #4 Assistive Technology </span><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Assistive Technology Tools, AT End Users, AT Procedures: Investigations and Discussions</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Module #4 LAB - Friday to Saturday Morning </span><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Creating Lesson Plans and Integrating Tools</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Hands-On Assistive Technology, iPad, and Chrome Tools Lab</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Module #5 - Saturday Afternoon</span><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Multimedia, Project/Problem Based Learning</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Connected Educator Continued</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Final Project Due Friday March 2nd by Midnight</span></li></ul><br />
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<strong><em>This course is offered in a blended format and 40% of the coursework takes place online between course meetings.</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>EXPECT TWO DAYS/16 HOURS OF ONLINE INVESTIGATION WORK AND DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN CLASS WEEKENDS.</em></strong><br />
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<strong>Online Learning Tips:</strong><br />
1. Read the Syllabus<br />
2. Plan weekly study times<br />
3. Log-in to the course at least 3 times per week<br />
4. Ask Questions<br />
5. Make connections with fellow students.<br />
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Read:<br />
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<h2>TECHNOLOGY ACCESS SURVEY</h2>
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