universal design is an important part of the assistive technology decision making process
these two ideas complement each other to assist students to learn and achieve the most they possibly can , instruction is adjusted to accomodate students
Student Success

Student Success

Universal Design for Learning Incorporating modifications for the beginning

Differentiated Instruction is effective instruction which is responsive to students' readiness, learning styles and interests

Engagement :The Why of Learning gaining the students interests, giving them access to resources to be successful, encouraging motivation, self assessment and reflection

flexible creative paths to achieve goals, minimize barriers and maximize learning for everyone, diversity, used and understood by everyone

Representation: The What of Learning offering a variety of ways for the display of information, supporting alternatives, illustrating through multi-media

Action and Expression: The How of Learning Having the student be able to express their learning in multiple ways, improving access to assistive technology

Assistive Technology any piece of equipment or system which is used to maintain or improve an individuals ability to function These include low, medium and high tech devices Teachers are incorporating technology into their planning, assessment and evaluation of students

Presentation How it is taught small group , traditional lecture, stations

Process How is it done co-operative groups, choice opportunities

Product How is knowledge demonstrated art projects, skits, oral reports, presentations, written reports

Assessment -students are assessed before, during and after learning. Assessment results inform next steps for students and teachers