Summer Technology Institute for Supporting AT Needs of Students who are Visually Impaired

Session Dates

Wednesday July 07, 2021 - 12:01 PM - Webinar
Tuesday July 13, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Webinar
Tuesday July 20, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Webinar
Tuesday July 27, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Webinar
Tuesday August 03, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Webinar
Tuesday August 10, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Webinar

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This 5-module course will focus on integrating technology for blind and low vision students including those who are deaf-blind. Each module will be comprised of a recorded and live session.

Module Topics:

1. FVLMtA: How to link evaluation data to students’ needs for technology
   
2. Needs assessment and writing technology goals for the IEP
   
3. Dueling Devices: How to select and justify appropriate technology for students
   
4. How to Scale up Students’ Digital Literacy Skills
   
5. How to Teach for Conceptual Understanding

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Link evaluation data to students’ needs for technology
• Use task analysis to write technology goals for the IEP
• Justify appropriate technology for students
• List ways to scale up student's digital literacy skills
• Describe conceptual understanding

Target Audience

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, AT TaC, Educators who work with students who are blind or visually impaired Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Lorraine Byer, at lbyer@pattan.net.