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"College STAR professional development modules are organized around the three principles of Universal Design for Learning. Many of these modules originate from a direct attention to hearing student voices on the college campus. Students identify and describe examples of effective teaching practices, strategies, resources and routines used by faculty members across campus. These nominated instructional practices become the topics for some of these modules. Each module contains an alignment of the instructional practice with principles of Universal Design for Learning, a description of how the practice has been implemented by university instructor(s), a brief summary of professional literature that supports the instructional practice, and additional resources for viewers."

"The Technology & Learning Connections (TLC) Team is a part of Florida's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) through the Problem Solving/Response to Intervention Project at the University of South Florida. Our services support the local development of highly effective classrooms for all students based on the Florida Standards in a multi-tiered system of supports.   The TLC Team provides guidelines and resources to support the implementation of:   The Florida Standards Assistive & Instructional Technology Accessible Instructional Materials Universal Design for Learning"

"iFaraday SALT   (Shallow Angle, Light Touch Capacitive Stylus)   Developed for people with hand or wrist injuries, may also be used by anyone who holds the pen at an angle of less than 45 degrees."

"Trying to stay abreast of every new development is difficult. By leveraging various social media outlets, however, students, parents, and assistive technology professionals can keep up with the best available tools."

"Keedogo Plus is an iOS keyboard with word prediction designed for children and young students. The keyboard provides a simplified layout with just the essential keys so early writers can focus on developing their skills rather than being distracted by symbols and functions they don't yet need."

"Struggling with anxiety? Tired of missing out? There are things you can do to stop anxiety and fear from controlling your life. MindShift is an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. It can help you change how you think about anxiety. Rather than trying to avoid anxiety, you can make an important shift and face it.   MindShift will help you learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help you take charge of your anxiety. This app includes strategies to deal with everyday anxiety, as well as specific tools to tackle: Test Anxiety Perfectionism Social Anxiety Performance Anxiety Worry Panic Conflict"

"i Get It! applications are designed to support language skill development by offering real photos books that are age respectful to the user."

"Adapro is a customisable multi-user word processor originally geared towards users with a learning disability or developmental disorder, such as dyslexia or autism. Building on its assistive features and emphasis on hiding interface complexities, it aims to cater a wider audience that values ease of use over functionality. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose. Supports English, Spanish and Portuguese. If Java 6 or higher is already present on the computer, it doesn't even require installation. So, why don't give it a try?"

This page will serve as an archive of the 2012 conference as we start to prepare for ETT2013. This page will be updated as we receive additional presentation materials

"A University of Michigan team of engineering students and rehabilitation engineers is building an app to help people whose impaired motor movements make it hard to manipulate touch-sensitive screens or press the small buttons on iPads and other mobile devices."

"To date, the NPDC on ASD has identified 24 practices that meet the above criteria for evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. We continue to review the literature for practices that meet our definition and will add as appropriate."

Edutopia article on using the 'video game' model for planning instruction.

"Great for parents,teachers or therapists dealing with kids with Autism,ADHD, behavioral issues like Target Behavior.Use this Application on your iPhone,iPod or iPad, monitor the ABC of Target Behavior"

"Welcome to the module on DLM Core Vocabulary and Communication.  To start the module, you will provide some information about yourself and complete a pretest. After you complete the module, you will be asked to complete a posttest. An e-mail confirming your successful completion of the module will be sent to you after you have submitted your responses.  You will not receive credit for this module unless your responses have been submitted."