Title of Lesson: Assistive Technology in the School Environment
Date:10/12/10 Timeframe of Lesson: 2 weeks
Author(s): Barbara Jermyn PT, ATP
School District: KUSD Campus: Bradford HS
Subject Area(s): Computers/Technology
Grade Level(s)/Course:9-12
State Standards 4) Teachers know how to teach. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. 5) Teachers know how to manage a classroom. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 10) Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Subject Specific: Introduction to Assistive Technology MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY - Students in Wisconsin will select and use media and technology to access, organize, create, and communicate information for solving problems and constructing new knowledge, products, and systems. LEARNING COMMUNITY - Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in teams or groups, use information and technology in a responsible manner, respect intellectual property rights, and recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and access to information in a democratic society.
Stated Objective(s)
On an introductory level, students will observe the use of; initiate conversation with the user of assistive technology; and demonstrate understanding of the purpose and use of assistive technology.
Procedures for Lesson
Students will be introduced to the concept of assistive technology by using “Think – Pair – Share” exercise by answering the question “What do you think assistive technology is; what is it used for; and what are some examples. Students will then be split into small groups (3-4) and will check out a digital camera/video camera from the school technology lab. As a group they are assigned to find three forms of assistive technology and take pictures. They will then as a group upload the pictures; compile a Power Point presentation that includes 1) a description of a the device 2) why and/or what the device is used for and how it improves it owner’s function or access in the school environment.
Assessment or Evaluation
Evaluation will be given at the end of the project. A rubric will be utilized for all aspects of the assignment: 1) types of pictures/videos 2) group participation 3)level of communication/interaction with peers with special needs. Group will be graded as a whole (not individually).
Enrichment
This assignment introduces students to varied types of assistive technology as well as the utilization of PPT, but most importantly in engages students with their fellow classmates with special needs. Able bodied students are encouraged to engage with the special needs student by introducing themselves and explaining to their disabled peers why they are completing the assignment.
Materials
Parent permission to take photos of students; Digital camera; access to a computer with Microsoft Office – PPT and Internet access
Lesson Plan
Campus: Bradford HS
4) Teachers know how to teach.
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
5) Teachers know how to manage a classroom.
The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
10) Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community.
The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY - Students in Wisconsin will select and use media and technology to access, organize, create, and communicate information for solving problems and constructing new knowledge, products, and systems.
LEARNING COMMUNITY - Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in teams or groups, use information and technology in a responsible manner, respect intellectual property rights, and recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and access to information in a democratic society.
Students will then be split into small groups (3-4) and will check out a digital camera/video camera from the school technology lab. As a group they are assigned to find three forms of assistive technology and take pictures. They will then as a group upload the pictures; compile a Power Point presentation that includes 1) a description of a the device 2) why and/or what the device is used for and how it improves it owner’s function or access in the school environment.
Other Resources: www.washington.edu/accessit; www.wati.org; www.wheelchairnet.org;
www.enablemart.com