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| An Introduction to Technology for the Student with Special Needs |
This course examines the use of technology for students with a wide variety of special learning needs. These may be caused by differences in physical status, cognitive functioning and diverse multicultural and multilingual backgrounds. The selection and application of technologies in the support of the learner will be stressed. |
K-12 |
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An Overview of Autism |
This course will highlight the fascinating yet devastating features of Autism as seen in children. It will survey current issues in the field of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and review it's background. It will provide information for understanding the complex social, communication, and behavioral issues involved and discuss effective strategies for working with children with Autism. |
K-12 |
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Your Classroom: Information and Instructional Strategies for Inclusion |
This is a course for regular and special educators. If you have a student who is deaf or hard of hearing in your school or class, this will provide some basic information about hearing loss, as well as strategies to maximize learning. This course will serve as an overview and introduction for faculty and staff members who work with deaf and/or hard of hearing students in inclusive settings. Topics covered will include definitions and implications of hearing loss and the roles of professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing students. We will investigate the many types of assistive devices, as well as classroom modifications and effective teaching strategies. We will briefly explore alternative/augmentative methods of communication such as ASL, Cued Speech, and Total Communication. Additional topics will include IEPs and other pertinent abbreviations. |
K-12
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Differentiating Thematic Units for the Diversified Needs of Your Students |
This course will have participants discussing ways of teaching the same content at many different levels (breaking down the task to allow all students to participate at their academic level and learning modality). They will decide on a topic/theme to explore and develop a unit which will include activities in a variety of curriculum areas (science, SS, math, Technology, ELA). They will incorporate heterogeneous activities (cooperative groups, leveled materials) as well as homogeneous activities utilizing a variety of learning modalities. Team activities and discussions will be utilized to fully develop ideas and perspectives on content presented. |
K-6 |
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| I Have Something to Say: Integrating Autistic and Multiply Disabled Nonverbal Communicators Into Classroom Activities |
This course will develop competencies enabling educators to provide appropriate opportunities for students who are unable to communicate verbally to more actively participate in instructional activities. The course will present strategies that can be adapted for students with a variety of functioning levels and communication disabilities and will focus on ways to assist these nonverbal students to access the curriculum and demonstrate their competencies with particular attention to the New York State Standards and Alternate Assessment. Topics covered will include an overview of nonverbal communication systems and the use of adaptive technology, practical suggestions for structuring the classroom and integrating nonverbal students into class activities, and ways to assist nonverbal students to participate more actively in interactive learning tasks. |
K-12 |
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Integrating Computers into the Differentiated Classroom |
This course is designed to investigate the ways computer technology empowers the delivery of differentiated instruction in the classroom. Topics for investigation include how computer applications, software programs, computer generated resources, and the Internet support the integration of differentiated instruction, with emphasis on, the general principles of differentiation, areas where teachers can differentiate, the multiple intelligences of students, and management of diagnostic assessment. Participants will also gain insight into how computers enhance learning environments that invite differentiation, such as problem-based learning, group investigation, 4MAT and portfolios. |
K-12 |
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Learning While Healing: Educators Collaborate to Prepare Students Surviving Cancer for Reentry into the local classrooms |
This course is designed to help teachers improve their understanding of students’ various learning needs, and the use of technology to help support traditional classroom instruction. Participants will develop and implement lessons and activities to support the unique learning needs of students with cancer, whether the students are in the hospital or at home. Participants will build a library of lessons aligned to New York State standards, using the Internet, audio and video conferencing. |
K-12 |
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Understanding Aspergers Syndrome |
What is it? How does it show itself? Why do some children with Aspergers Syndrome have such a difficult time in school? How can educators help students with the disorder be more successful? This course will introduce the basics for understanding Aspergers Syndrome as it relates to children. It will examine deficits in social relatedness, language processing, and the characteristic restricted preoccupations with objects or ideas. Methodologies for successfully managing the se students in typical classrooms will be reviewed. |
K-12 |
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Using Technology to Enhance the Inclusion Classroom |
This course is designed to provide information that will increase awareness and knowledge of the technology available to enhance the learning experience of a child with disabilities in an Inclusion classroom. Participants will research current technologies, as well as explore those that are available in their district. The current laws and trends in education dealing with Inclusion classrooms will be researched as well as the design of the ideal classroom with technology. Participants will do a technology assessment for a student with a disability, and survey other teachers and their use of technology with special education students. The final focus will be to create a lesson that integrates technology including modifications for special education students. |
K-12 |
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