“For Americans without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For Americans with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” -Radabaugh, 1988
Kelli Suding and David Jackson came to 199 to talk to us about PATINS project. The PATINS project stands for Promoting Achievement through Technology and INstruction for all Students at no cost.
Focuses of PATINS
UDL --> UniversalDesign for Learning
"Broadening your lens"
Providing multiple means of...
Engagement
Stimulate interest and motivation for learning
Representation
Present information and content in different ways
Action & expression
Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know
AEM --> Accessible Education Materials
Print and technology-based educational materials
Printed and electronic textbooks
Related core materials in usable formats (print, digital, braille, audio, video)
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
Focuses on accessible formats of print instructional materials
AT --> Assistive Technology & Accommodations vs. Modifications
Digital pieces to help with students needs
Accommodations vs. Modifications
Accommodations
Does not change the curriculum
Only changes how students access and express knowledge on a daily basis
Modifications
Changes the curriculum (less or different content)
Customizes the curriculum and expectations of the student's knowledge of essential skills