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Thoughts for the day- UDL vs. AT

UDL and Assistive Tech are very interesting things to compare.  As I look more in depth into UDL, I see that UDL involves creating a curriculum that allows full inclusion for students. AT involves adapting the curriculum and creating, using, and making use of different tools and concepts that allow students to become a part of the overall "UDL" ideal within a classroom. It is important to remember that everything involved in Special Education go hand in hand-without one piece of the puzzle, the…See More
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Assistive Technology In My Life-Opinions-

What is Assistive Technology to Me?  After being a Special Education major for my third year in a row, I have many things to say about AT. Every summer,  I work with 3-5 year old children that are at risk or have recently received an IEP. I cannot stress enough how important Assistive Technology is in their lives, and the teachers. Every single day that they wake up, they depend on AT to be able to learn in their least restrictive environment.  For example, one of the girls that I am typically…See More
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Hello! My name is Mary Kate Shaughnessy and I am currently trying to expand my PLN. I am a junior Special Education major at Illinois State University and cannot wait to learn more about what is going on in the Special Education world.

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Thoughts for the day- UDL vs. AT

Posted on September 22, 2011 at 7:23pm 0 Comments

UDL and Assistive Tech are very interesting things to compare. 

 

As I look more in depth into UDL, I see that UDL involves creating a curriculum that allows full inclusion for students. AT involves adapting the curriculum and creating, using, and making use of different tools and concepts that allow students to become a part of the overall "UDL" ideal within a classroom.

 

It is important to remember that everything involved in Special Education go hand in…

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Assistive Technology In My Life-Opinions-

Posted on September 15, 2011 at 5:00pm 0 Comments

What is Assistive Technology to Me?

 

 

After being a Special Education major for my third year in a row, I have many things to say about AT. Every summer,  I work with 3-5 year old children that are at risk or have recently received an IEP. I cannot stress…

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