Some of websites and apps that I'll talk about can really address both in differing ways, depending on the students' needs. Some of the things I'm gonna talk about at the beginning will really be that assistive side.
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It's something really required for the student to complete a task successfully. Assistive technology is really as you can see, is that piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve that capability. I think of that through that whole idea of the Universal Design for Learning, that we approach things that allow students with differing abilities, to inter-engage and interact with content instruction in different ways. It's just really where we, that process that we apply our learning. But it's the idea of differentiated instruction. One thing I want to talk about is, I'm gonna go through some things that we talk about being assistive versus differentiated, and that's kind of a fine line that can often be confused and blurred. And I hope to share some of those things that I have learned through that process with you, so that you can take back to your school. And we have really worked to empower them with technology for their learning. My school is an independent school for kids with language-based learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges. Just to give you a little background, I am a special education teacher, but I am also Director of Technology just because I happen to love it. We look forward to you taking away practical ideas to support all learners in your classroom. We'll also share valuable apps, websites, and resources across academic areas.
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Sharon's gonna demonstrate accessibility features available in a range of devices that can empower students to be independent in completing assignments. She's an educator with over 20 years teaching experience in special ed and currently serves as teacher and director of technology at Eagle Hill Southport School. We're pleased to welcome as our expert today Sharon Plante. Welcome to the CTD webinar, Assistive Technology Tools to Meet Student Needs in the Classroom. It's four o'clock so we're gonna get started.