Kaplan has released a free SAT turbo test. In 90 minutes, they say that you'll know approximately what your score will be on the SAT. This could be something you could do with students. They've made it so you can use your web browser and take this on the ipad. I'd like to see the output that comes at the end of it.
Optical character recognition (OCR) software for the Apple iDevices that will scan any text, and then output it to text for e-mail, documents, or spreadsheets. Also includes text reading, which would make it very valuable for both students with visual disabilities and reading/decoding problems.
Scribus is an open-source program that brings award-winning professional page layout to Linux/Unix, MacOS X, OS/2 and Windows desktops with a combination of "press-ready" output and new approaches to page layout. Underneath the modern and user friendly interface, Scribus supports professional publishing features, such as CMYK color, separations, ICC color management and versatile PDF creation.
Here's a complaint you often hear: We spend a lot of money on education, so why isn't all that money having a better result?
It's because we're doing the same thing over and over again. We're holding 40 or 50 million kids prisoner for x hours a week. And the teacher is given a set of rules as to what you're going to say to the students, how you're going to treat them, what you want the output to be, and let no child be left behind. But there's a very narrow set of outcomes. I think you have to open the system to new ideas.
Force field analysis is a management technique developed by Kurt Lewin,
a pioneer in the field of social sciences, for diagnosing situations.
It will be useful when looking at the variables involved in planning
and implementing a change program and will undoubtedly be of use in team
building projects,when attempting to overcome resistance to change.
Equilibrium is reached
when the sum of the driving forces equals the sum of the restraining
forces
present level of productivity
This equilibrium, or present level of productivity, can be raised or lowered
by changes in the relationship between the driving and the restraining
forces.
Managers are often in a position in which they must consider not only
output but also intervening variables and not only short-term but also
long-term goals. It can be seen that force field analysis provides framework
that is useful in diagnosing these interrelationships.
Force field analysis is a management technique developed by Kurt Lewin, a pioneer in the field of social sciences, for diagnosing situations. It will be useful when looking at the variables involved in planning and implementing a change program and will undoubtedly be of use in team building projects,when attempting to overcome resistance to change.
What is your life as a reader like? Do you read for work, pleasure, instructions or emails? What is your favorite author and/or genre? What is your favorite reading spot? What did you like to read when you were the age of your students?
UD can be applied to physical spaces to ensure that they are welcoming, comfortable, accessible, attractive, and functional.
Output and Displays.
Input and Controls.
Manipulations.
Documentation.
Safety.
it is possible to create products that are simultaneously accessible to people with a wide range of abilities, disabilities, and other characteristics.
institutions can express the desire to purchase accessible IT and inquire about the accessibility features of specific products.
UDL as "a research-based set of principles that together form a practical framework for using technology to maximize learning opportunities for every student"
curriculum designers create products to meet the needs of students with a wide range of abilities, learning styles, and preferences.
Multiple means of representation
Multiple means of action and expression
Multiple means of engagement
the following first steps for curriculum developers and teachers:
Unfortunately, most educational software programs available today do not apply these recommendations. Instead of including flexible features that provide access to students with disabilities, they continue to unintentionally erect barriers to the curriculum.
Universal design can be applied to all aspects of
instruction—teaching techniques, curricula, assessment
Class Climate.
Interaction.
Physical Environments and Products.
Delivery Methods.
Information Resources and Technology.
Feedback
Assessment.
Accommodation.
When universal design is applied, everyone feels welcome,
Fascinating fact that our manufacturing sector is producing more goods with less people, making it very efficient and strong. This would be an interesting way to teach older children about data and charts.