ED 724 - Adaptive Technologies for the Inclusive Classroom

Prerequisite: admission to the Sixth Year Certificate in Instructional Technologies & Digital Media Literacy. The course is designed to provide educators with an understanding of how to use technology as a seamless part of the teaching-and-learning experience for students with disabilities in inclusive settings. Two main purposes for students with disabilities will be emphasized. Teachers will learn how to provide access to the curriculum for students with disabilities by using the principles of Universal Design for Learning as a framework for the curriculum design. Teachers will learn how to utilize technology to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in order for them to attain maximum independence and participation in all environments.
3 credit hours.