3. OBJECTIVES - Describe what AT is and why it is important to considerAT for math class Identify three AT devices or products to consider Identify three resources that offer information about AT ATLA www.atlaak.org
16. Presumptions of this Presentation The school district implements Response to Intervention (RTI) Quality math instruction and screening (t1) Evidence based intervention strategies (t2/3) Small number customized programs (t3) Mobility, seating, and positioning is addressed 3 2 1 ATLA www.atlaak.org
17. How Does AT Fit RTI? AT can be used as an effective compensatory tool (tier 3) AT supports evidence-based RTI intervention strategies (tiers 2 & 3) AT provides access to math curriculum and math performance tools (any tier) 3 2 1 ATLA www.atlaak.org
37. Step 2 – Identify and Select AT Tools SETT MODEL Generate Continuum of Potential Solutions High Tech Low Tech Team Makes a Reasoned Decision and Selection. ATLA www.atlaak.org
38. Example Low to High Continuum Scribe Pencil grips Specially lined/graph paper Cut out template Stamps Adapted worksheets Computer worksheets Mouse Keyboard Voice Switch ATLA www.atlaak.org
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41. Effectiveness and appropriateness of the ATIf the AT is not effective, select another option from the low-to-high list and continue this process ATLA www.atlaak.org
43. Outcome Measures for AT Student completes learning and performance objectives of the math curriculum Completes tasks more independently Completes task more efficiently Completes tasks more accurately ATLA www.atlaak.org
44. Barriers to Learning/Performance Hearing Vision Physical limitations Inability to read and/or write fluently Cognitive challenges (e.g.: memory/organization/attention) Comprehension difficulties Math LDs ATLA www.atlaak.org
84. AT for Reading and Writing Digital textbooks k-12 math Commercial scan and read programs to make text accessible Free text to speech software from the web Free text to speech software for the web Browse Aloud Speech recognition for writing Scan and read programs for writing Live Scribe Pulse Pen ATLA www.atlaak.org
89. Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and other Hands-On Learners, Book 1 ATLA www.atlaak.org
90. AT for Math LDs Electronic worksheets IntelliTools Math Pad and Math Pad Plus Math Pad by Voice Math Talk/Scientific Notebook Live Scribe Pulse Pen Talking Calculator ATLA www.atlaak.org
91. Student Recommended Video game quality instruction Big Brainz: Timez Attack (free to schools) Graphic organizers for math instruction Tom Snyder Productions: Go Solve Word Problems Cool Math.com ATLA www.atlaak.org
92. Early Math Concepts Soft Touch many programs Judy Lynn shape and sequence IntelliTools Number Concepts Virtual Manipulatives Making Sense with Numbers In Sequence: Daily Living Match It Number Concepts ATLA www.atlaak.org
93. Higher Math Tools Download algebra calculator Algebrator Making Sense with Numbers In Sequence: Daily Living Match It Number Concepts ATLA www.atlaak.org
94. iTouch Math Graphing calculator Flash Math Pop Math ArithmeTick +,-,×, ÷ Bright Hub Top Ten ATLA www.atlaak.org
because AT provides:access to all instructional materialsan effective method for self-directed skills practice an effective means of demonstrating skillslearned to utilize the AT tools efficientlyANDthe system allows her to use AT for learning and test taking
