Module+3+Overview

=Assistive Technology Module Overview (35 points total) =

===Goal: Students learn to consider assistive technology tools in support of learners who require accessibility accommodations in order to successfully access the curriculum. ===

==Students will participate in a series of 4 online investigations and related discussions that center around the following themes(20 points) and Report on an Assistive Technology software tool to share with the class (15 points): ==

What is Assistive Technology?
Watch these presentations:

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From Massachusetts DESE:




 * Reading Assignments:**
 * 1. Read all discussion posts from peers**
 * 2. Read "AT Solutions FCTD"**

=Assistive Technology Tool Exploration Assignment: 15 points =

Students are assigned to get to know one AT tool in depth and report to the class. Students may work alone or with a partner(s).
 * __Assistive Technology Tool Exploration Assignment = 15 Possible__**