Units
3.0 QUARTER UNITS
Course Description
Technology can help struggling students leverage their learning strengths and bypass weaknesses to improve performance, independence, and self-confidence. In this online course aimed at teachers, learning specialists, educational therapists, and parents, you will learn about a wide range of tools to support students with learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive functioning deficits, and issues with processing information and memory. Through readings, lectures, video demonstrations, and hands-on activities, you will learn:
- How various tools address specific learning needs.
- How to match students with appropriate tools.
- Practical methods and strategies to implement technology solutions and integrate with curricula.
- How technology can facilitate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices in the classroom.
Topics
- Components of an effective AT solution
- Basics of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
- Tools and associated strategies for various academic tasks
- Applying a process for tool selection, implementation, and evaluating effectiveness
Prerequisites / Skills Needed
Working knowledge of:
- Professional experience addressing the needs of students with learning differences.
- Completion of "Understanding Learning Differences" (EDTH.X309) or equivalent coursework.
- Prior review of material on learning differences (provided by the instructor).
- Other requisites may be approved in advance by the instructor.
Additional Information
AI* - This course includes a dedicated generative AI module that evolves each term, giving students hands-on experience with AI tools while reflecting the rapidly changing landscape of educational technology.
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