Welcome to The Refriedbeans Wiki!

It is the purpose of this wiki to refry our beans (brains) as we compare and contrast Assistive Technology (AT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Overview:

• We gather our background knowledge in a brief historical look at AT and UDL.
• We compare some of the basic aspects of Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning from the perspective of the classroom teacher for students with learning issues.
• We open a discussion on the three UDL principles of:
  • Providing Multiple Means of Representation
  • Providing Multiple Means of Expression, and
  • Providing Multiple Means of Engagement in the context of a UDL and AT comparison.
• We present our references and look at some hyperlinks to additional resources for our exploration of AT and UDL.
• All documents related to topics above are listed in the folders to the right.  Click on a document to open it -- provide feedback to documents in the folders.  All feedback is approved before it is published.  Please provide all appropriate references in APA form for any information you add on our References and Resources document.

Helpful Hyperlink Resources that help with the message of this WIKI:

http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/

The Center for Universal Design (CUD) is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products.  Our mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance.

http://www.cast.org/about/index.html  Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

http://www.cast.org/publications/UDLguidelines/version1.html#p1 The CAST guidelines for UDL

http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/  The CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Lesson Builder provides educators with models and tools to create and adapt lessons that increase access and participation in the general education curriculum for all students.

www.texthelp.com  Literacy software solutions

http://www.washington.edu/accessit/articles?109  Resource for educational entities and their constituents regarding accessible information technology. The website includes accessibility checklists, best practices, frequently asked questions, links to resources, and case studies, tailored to applications of information technology in education. It features a searchable knowledge base of questions and answers, case studies, and promising practices.

http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/  Great resource for lesson plans, information about technology in the classroom, and professional development

http://www.ldonline.org  Web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month

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