This website is created for the completion of course EDPD 584 at Vancouver Island University, called Assistive technology. Click on the link to access the course webpage and many helpful links.
Assistive Technology falls under the umbrella of UDL. UDL stands for Universal Design for Learning. Assistive Technology can provide multiple ways for students to represent, engage and express their learning. |
Universal design for learning (UDL) is the practice of embedding flexible strategies into the curriculum during the planning process so that all students can access the curriculum. The needs of individual learners are met through flexible teaching and carefully planned choices for all students to demonstrate their knowledge. (Paul Hamilton)
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Remember that the idea of "average" doesn't exist. We can predict barriers to learning before teaching a lesson and can plan systematically to reduce/remove these barriers before even knowing our individual learners.
You can most effectively support the learner by addressing needs in advance. |
There are 3 identified dimensions of UDL. People represent, engage and act upon materials and show their understanding in different ways. The three dimensions include: representation, engagement, Action and Expression.
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CAST (center for applied special technology) cites three principles of UDL:
Multiple means of representation - to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge.
Multiple means of expression - to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know.
Multiple means of engagement - to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and
increase motivation.
Multiple means of representation - to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge.
Multiple means of expression - to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know.
Multiple means of engagement - to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and
increase motivation.