System+Support+Digital+Text

How could we effectively get alternate print materials to students identified as needing them in the IEP from a district supportive delivery system perspective. After months of trying to make it work things were feeling overwhelming and TOO HARD! A series of group discussions led to this finished visual. It's clear from thegrid that our task was more than a one teacher to one student project. We needed to work together, at a district level to help teachers and students learn and integrate these new digital tools in their daily practice. While this grid looks at E:text/alternate text options, take its lessons to your learning challenge. There are a number of learning challenges in the areas of writing, math, organization and communication that may benefit from a team approach.

Here are some resources to get you started in graphically organizaing your BIG tech integration project! **Inspiration:** purchased software that you may already have or go to the web and find webspiration: [] Need a video how to: [] **Bubbl:us** [] Need a video on how to use this tool: [|www.youtube.com/watch?v=AllXU_3nktU] **C: Map**: [] need a video how to: [] **Gliffy:** [] **Mindmeister:** [] Online or ipad/ipod app mind meister for $6.99 on iTunes.
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**ASNAT:** Assessment support and process for tool selections that focuses on the SETT concept (zabala, j). Good tool selection depends on the needs of the user (Student), the Environments in where tools will be used and the Tasks that need to be supported. Consider the first three elements student, environment and task and you will pick Tools that meet those needs. For a free download of this process, [|www.wati.org] **﻿UDL:** Universal Design for Learning Overview: [] The "what" (Multiple means of representation) the "how" (Multiple means of action and expression) and the "why" of learning (multiple means of engagement)

Great UDL Resources Sites: UDL Tool Kits[] Paul Hamilton: []

**Web 2.0 support tools:** Further resources can be found on the web 2.0 page TOOL: mystudybar [] Naomi Harms: Innovative Educator [] Paula Walser: []
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