Practice with assistive tools and learn strategies to support students with learning differences.
Skills you will gain
- Understanding Assistive Technology (AT): Learn how AT devices and services support students with learning differences.
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Explore how technology facilitates inclusive education and accessible learning materials.
- Matching Students with Tools: Identify and implement technology solutions tailored to individual learning needs.
- Strategic Implementation: Develop and apply plans for integrating assistive technology into curricula.
- Legal & Educational Frameworks: Understand key laws governing AT in education and their impact on student support.
Course Description
Technology can help struggling students play to their strengths. This course explores assistive technology tools for students with learning disabilities and ADHD, teaching you to match tools to student needs and apply Universal Design for Learning in your classroom.
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 01-05-2027 | 12:01am | 12:02am | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
| Tue, 04-06-2027 | 11:58pm | 11:59pm | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
Note the instructor may offer a few sessions via an online synchronous format (Zoom). Students may be expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of pre-scheduled meetings, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
For this section, student access begins on January 5, but you may still enroll until February 9. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on April 6, 2027.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: Laptop or desktop computer with internet connection.
This course applies to these programs: