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Digital Paperless Curricular Supports This page was created to support the workshop conducted on June 17th as part of the 2009 Special Education Institute. Why use AT (Assistive Technology) and UDL (Universal Design for Learning)? Multimedia presentation demonstrating many types of assistive technology and their importance to the users. These links contain resources in designing learning environments that are accessible to everyone. Where to get texts and information - Many of these sources offer full texts for free; others may have a fee or specific criteria for access of their materials. The Ultimate Guide to Get Free Books Digital Texts in the Classroom America's Library from the Library of Congress Aesop's Fables Online Collection Podcasts are a terrific way to keep informed and to learn new information on just about any topic you can imagine. They are free and are a great way to pursue lifelong learning. You don't need an iPod to enjoy them. Listen on your mp3 player or on your computer. Access and Tools - These are only SOME of the tools that are available "out there." Some we will highlight and discuss in the presentation; some can be explored at your leisure. Our district has had access to this suite for several years now. Look for it on your IISD computer under Start>Programs>Premier. This free application will read all PowerPoints presentations aloud. Humanware is the producer for the Classmate Reader reading machine. Updates to their software as well as videos and sources for electronic text are on their site. Web 2.0 - This is not an exhaustive list or discussion of Web 2.0 applications. The links here pertain to the presentation, along with some to be discovered by the participant. Collaborate online with others without emailing documents back and forth. Documents includes a full suite of applications, i.e. word processor, spreadsheet, etc. The only hitch is internet has to be available for its use. It's Inspiration on line!! And it's free Wordle is an interesting way to explore vocabulary and other text concepts. Graphic Organizers There are so very many free sources for graphic organizers on the web that it is almost impossible to list them all. Here is a small list of the offerings. Format and print out graphic organizers that with information you want to remember. Character and Story Graphic Organizers
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