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| Course: ECOMP-5007 21st Century Teaching: Supporting All
Learners on the Ability Spectrum Teacher: Joan Thormann Term: Fall 2007 Course Description: This hands-on course teaches the application of technologies to the special needs curriculum. Participants develop the knowledge and skills to support special needs learners with technologies: understanding the learning characteristics of special needs students; selecting and evaluating appropriate software; experimenting with and using software and adaptive technologies; discussing special needs research and national legislation; investigating the latest issues of using technology for special needs learners; and integrating technology into the curriculum. Portfolio Artifacts:
Course Reflection: I was surprised by how little personal exposure many of my classmates had to people with disabilities. The course was a great exposure to assistive technologies and the importance of special educators, administrators and technology coordinators working together in schools to ensure students have appropriate technology when needed was evident. How had I worked in technology in education for so many years now and not have heard of Universal Design for Learning? My final project article highlights the importance of leveraging the use of technology in schools to ensure that all students have tools that they can utilize depending on their own learning styles.
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