DIVERSE LEARNERS SYMPOSIUM
DIVERSE LEARNERS SYMPOSIUM |
NEW TO CUE 2010!
To be held concurrently on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the conference at the Hilton Hotel.An additional 34 sessions devoted to the needs of our diverse learners!
The Diverse Learners Symposium will expand the outreach of CUE to the Assistive Technology Community and to those seeking to increase their knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and implementation of Assistive Technology supports that expand the world of language and access to learning for students with disabilities. The symposium is part of your full conference registration.
Linda Wyatt, John Paris-Salb 2283
Linda Wyatt, Consultant with the California Department of Education, Special Education Division and Jonn Paris-Salb, Administrator of the Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Translation will open the Diverse Learners Symposium at CUE 2010. The speakers will join us via a two-way videoconference from CDE in Sacramento and cover topics including funding sources for Assistive Technology and the Digital Textbook Initiative.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 9:30 am - 10:30 am
WriteOnline - a great IDEA!
Neil Andrew 3005
Discover WriteOnline, an online word processor with powerful built-in tools, such as integrated speech, word prediction, and word banks. Its innovative features support writers of all abilities.
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12, College
LA, UDL, TL, AT Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Basic Podcasting for Intruction: Audio Podcasts
John Durham 2281
Learn how to incorporate podcasts into your curriculum to
increase student engagement. The podcasts may be used to create lessons,
monthly newsletters, or provide study prep for unit tests. Participants will explore the different
types of podcasts and how they may be used to support the curriculum. The
session will use Audacity, a free cross-platform sound editor, to create, edit,
and convert their files so that they may publish their podcast.
Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Using Technology Effectively with RTI
Alice Mercer 2312
Is your district or school implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) for meeting special education requirements? Wondering how technology can help? Check out this informative session to find out how to use technology as an intervention with students and to manage and track what you are doing.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Digital Tools for Teachers - Designing a Student Centered Digital Learning Lab Brian Van Dyck 2241
Teachers will leave this session with a comprehensive understanding of how Document Cameras, LCD Projectors, and Digital Scanners can enhance their teaching practice and make classroom management more efficient.
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12, College
UDL, Multi, TL, IN, AT Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Basic Podcasting for Instruction: Video Podcasts
John Durham 2282
Learn how to incorporate podcasts into your curriculum to
increase student engagement. Video podcasts may be used to create lessons,
record local fieldtrips, or provide study prep for unit tests. The session will
use Photo Story 3 Movie Maker, and iMovie (free software provided by Windows
and Apple) to create the video podcasts. These video podcast can be uploaded to
YouTube, TeacherTube, or Calaxy.
Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Tools of the Trade: Part 1
Amy Duncan 2306
Participants will have the opportunity to explore a
variety of tools available to students with mild to moderate disabilities to support
their learning in both special education and included environments. Come and
see the ways doors can be unlocked for students in literacy, writing and math.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Free Electronic Learning Resources (ELRs)
Molly Large 2130
Explore free online resources including CLRN's Web
Information Links, Thinkfinity, Library of Congress, and more. These high
quality resources are commercial free, and include primary and secondary
sources that will enhance classroom instruction and improve students' motivation.
Beginning, Intermediate
Multi, AT Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Assistive Technology Services: A Collaborative Systems
Approach
Paul Richard 2200
A collaborative effort exists between local agencies in
providing assistive technology to school-aged individuals. The various system components will be
presented, including evaluation and assessment, funding, etc.
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Not
grade-level specific
UDL, AT Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tools of the Trade: Part 2
Amy Duncan 2307 - Cancelled
Participants will explore a variety of tools that will support students with moderate to severe needs in accessing the curriculum. Students can expand their abilities to communicate and increase learning options.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday
Using Technology to Engage Non-WritersDennis Deeds 2064
Sometimes, writing a paper in class can be as unpleasant as a trip to the dentist. Introducing assistive technology into the process can engage and inspire non-writers. You'll be amazed to see the results as you learn what you can do with your students.
AD, Multi, AT Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Technology and Autism: Decreasing Meltdowns
Keran Hoover 2108
Learn how to use technology to provide the visual
supports necessary for students on the autism spectrum to function in the
classroom.
Multi, TL, AT Palm Canyon A Hilton
Hotel 10:00 am - 11:00 am
iPod touch: Mobile Solutions for Special Needs Students
Eric Sailers 2286
iPod touch is a powerful learning tool that provides 1:1 access to a variety of assistive technology applications. Join us and explore applications for communication, math, literacy, music, games, and more. Learn how schools are using this mobile platform to differentiate learning and to prepare their students for the future.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Creating A District Assistive Technology Program
Dennis Deeds 2063
The session will highlight the process for bringing an
Assistive Technology Program to a school district or site. Topics will include training, funding,
and sustaining the process.
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 12,
Administration
Multi, AT Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
From Beginning to End: Fitting the Device to the Person
and Not the Person to the Device
Austin Nieto 2288
We will cover an array of clinical states that are
commonly seen in the use of High tech AAC and then look at a range of
communication devices and access methods that could be provided as a
solution. There are many solutions
for any given person and there is no one device fits all. These devices are an
extension of the client's individuality and personality, and must reflect that
in every aspect of the device choice.
Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Effortless Assistive Technology in the Classroom, Part 1
Donna Mawhorter, Jennifer Courduff 2161
Assistive Technologies such as speech to text, accessibility tools in Word, voice narration, e-portfolios, and portable word processors, and other tools will be demonstrated and practiced so participants can utilize the technology immediately.
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 8
UDL, Multi, TL, AT Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Assistive Technology: It's the Law.... And There is a
Good Reason Why!
Sylvia Esquerre 2290
Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) require that the IEP team consider assistive technology needs and
services for each child. Participants will have an opportunity to know
effective ways to respond to this mandate and the ways that Assistive
Technology benefits all students.
Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Putting A Face to Data: Dynamic Uses of ePortfolios
Gil Diaz, Heather Jenkins, Amy Duncan 2291 DOUBLE SESSION ePortolios use technology to integrate pieces of
authentic assessment and provide a professional, organized and easily
accessible way to showcase student work and demonstrate student progress.
ePortfolios can transform our practice with diverse learners. Participants will
learn to apply methods of instant access to data and instructional resources
that are highly motivating both teachers and students alike.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Effortless Assistive Technology in the Classroom, Part 2
Jennifer Courduff, Donna Mawhorter 2050
This is an interactive continuation of Effortless
Assistive Technology in the Classroom, Part 1. In this session, participants
will learn how to use resources such as accessibility tools in MS Word; add
voice narration to presentations, documents and other files; design and create
E-Portfolios; use portable word processors for intervention; and use other
assistive technology tools. Participants who bring their own laptops will be
able to practice during the presentation. Through demonstration and hands-on
experience, participants will be able to use these tools immediately in their
instructional practice.
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Pre K - 8
UDL, Multi, TL, AT Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Opening the Door to Literacy
Linda Oswalt 2292
Students with diverse needs present a challenge to
teachers as the need to rely on their literacy skills to access the curriculum
increases. Assistive Technology can provide the support that students need to
not only increase their literacy skills but also provide new ways to apply
their learning and share what they know. Participants will have an opportunity
to explore a variety of methods that can be implemented for students.
Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Work Smarter, Use Data to Raise Test Scores of ELD and Low Ability Students
Darla Johnston 2305-DLS
Every day teachers juggle meeting the needs of their students with
meeting the demands of their district and state. Learn how to raise
test scores of ELD and low ability students by comparing your district pacing
plan, state adopted text, and state blueprints to identify focus
standards. You will learn how students can achieve an average of 25-47
points growth on the STAR test.
Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel
Universal Tools to Empower All Learners
Kathleen McClaskey, Julie Duffield 2162
Learn and share practical ideas on how to use universal tools that can empower all learners in using effective strategies that support and improve literacy skills.
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, 4 - 12
LA, UDL, TL, IN Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 8:00 am - 9:00 am
The AAC Funding Experience
Austin Nieto 2289
The funding process can be very scary experience and even
intimidate individuals from exploring every possible solution for those in
need. DynaVox understands this and has created a support system that makes the
whole process as easy and efficient as possible. Through a multiple tier
support system and software we are able to make sure that the best possible
report is submitted as well as taking the inconvenience of talking with
insurance companies out of the equation.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Work Smarter, Use Data to Raise Test Scores of ELD and Low Ability Students!
Darla Johnson 2305-DLS
Every day teachers juggle meeting the needs of their students with meeting the demands of their district and state. Learn how to raise test scores of ELD and Low Ability students by comparing your district pacing plan, state adopted text, and state blueprints to identify focus standards. You will learn how students can achieve an average of 25-47 points growth on the STAR test.
Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel
Accommodate All Learners with Built in Tools on the Mac
Dale Fleming 2287
Discover how to adapt the Mac to support learning needs for vision, hearing and motor skills. VoiceOver, screen-reading technology that's part of Mac OS X, provides voice description and offers plug-and-play support for braille displays. For those who find it difficult to use a mouse, Spotlight search technology makes it easy to launch applications and find files, images, calendar events, or Wikipedia entries using a keyboard. Learn about Apple's mobile accessibility solutions on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPod nano.
Tapestry Hilton Hotel 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Google Tools, Part 1: Google Tools and Google Docs
Gregg Legutki 2294
Experiment with a variety of Google tools to facilitate communication with students and families, create custom search engines that guide students to high quality resources. We will explore iGoogle, Pages, Calendar, and more!
Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Using Wiki's to Support Effective Student Study Teams
Angela Moss 2308
Come and learn ways to use wikis to collaborate with
teachers to meet student needs and to enhance student learning. Student study process can be
transformed into an electronic format to streamline the process. Cooperative learning can be accessed
through electronic means.
Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Video Prompting
Cheryl Lopez 2136
Video prompting is an effective way for students to learn and complete a task with independence.
Beginning, Not grade-level specific
Multi, AT Tapestry Hilton Hotel 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Google Tools, Part 2: Exploring and Creating Voyages with Google Earth
Gregg Legutki 2295
Learn how to navigate Google Earth and then combine the resources of Google Earth, the internet and content standards to create projects that support student understanding. You will learn to create a set of placemarks that include text and media to enhance student learning.
Palm Canyon A Hilton Hotel 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Dynamic Data: Using Electronic Media to Document the
Progress of Special Needs Students
Sue Andrews, Amy
Duncan, Tonja Wright 2293 DOUBLE SESSION Participants will have the opportunity to discover new
and innovative ways to document student progress make easily visible all of the
ways that students are making educational benefit. Through the use of
electronic media IEP meetings can be transformed. A panel of special education
practitioners will assist participants in developing methods of implementing
this new and innovative practice with their students.
Palm Canyon B Hilton Hotel 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Assistive Technology You Can Do Today!
Lisa Conlin 2309
Need a jump start? Our goal is to empower participant
teachers and coaches with simple ways to integrate assistive technologies into
special education classrooms.
Palm Canyon A, Hilton Hotel 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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