EDSP 554: Educational Technology for Diverse Populations
Cross-Listed: EDSP 554
Credit Hours: (3)
Students will develop critical awareness of educational and assistive technologies that support students with disabilities, and other learners with diverse needs. The course begins with an overview of the latest research and evidence-based practice in educational technology applications for instruction. Participants will explore a wide range of these technology applications with a focus on assistive or adaptive technologies. The course focuses on the historical and legal mandates that guide the integration of assistive technologies into the educational programs of students with disabilities.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
Exploration of these technologies emphasizes their use as effective instructional tools that enhance, improve and support success of students with disabilities within the educational setting.
Specific technologies and topics include:
· Universal Design for Learning principles
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This course utilizes a combination of web-based learning modules, lectures, and hands-on activities within a lab setting. This course stresses hands-on experience with a variety of assistive and adaptive tools and software.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Goals, objectives, and assignments in this class address:
NCATE Standard 1c Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills
Virginia Department of Education Teacher [VDOE] Licensure standards in Professional Studies requirements in Curriculum and Instructional Procedures for Prek-12, special education, and secondary education and Early/primary prek-3 education, elementary education, prek-6, and middle education: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of educational technology for instruction.
The codes included below refer to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T); Performance Indicators for Teachers and the Virginia Department of Education Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIPS); Code for Council for Exceptional Children [CEC] Standards: CC = Common Core, GC = General Curriculum, and Professional Technology Standards (CTE).
Upon completion of this course the student will demonstrate understanding of/ability to apply knowledge related to:
1. How technology can impact learning
2. Legal and Social Aspects of Assistive Technology
· Philosophy and history of assistive and adaptive technology
· Equity issues related to use of technology in the classroom & assistive technologies (CTE9K1)
· Ethical practices and cultural/familial considerations in applying these technologies(CTE9K1)
· Legal definition of AT devices and services (CTE9K1)
· Legal requirements for implementation of assistive technology assessment and services in the IEP (CTE1S3) (CTE9S2)
3. Selecting and Evaluating AT
4. The Spectrum of AT Devices
5. Fitting AT Into My Instructional Program
Assessment Measures
The students are specifically assessed on the following items:
1. Class participation (real and online) & professional behavior
2. Completion of web-based learning modules
3. Class presentations
4. Observation of assistive technology evaluation and service delivery
5. In collaboration with a team of students, development of assistive technology plan for case study student
6. Development of AT or Augmentative Communication artifact that aids instruction or learning
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
4/24/09 New Course Brenda-Jean Tyler