Nicole Lakusta is the Curriculum Educational Technology Facilitator with Parkland School Division. Over the past 20 years, she has combined her knowledge and skills in technology integration with the implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment. In her previous capacities as a teacher and an Assistant Principal, she facilitated and modeled the effective use of a variety of technologies to enhance learning and teaching. When not found hosting workshops, playing with technology, presenting sessions and elbow2elbow coaching, Nicole can be found court-side, on fields and in arenas cheering on her kids. She can be contacted at http://about.me/nlakusta.
Learning Opportunities
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Assistive Technology - Accessibility to Learning: Removing Barriers for Students
Presented By
Nicole LakustaSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2015 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllIn the classroom, you are challenged by both the integration of technology into the learning environment and teaching to the students’ diverse learning styles and abilities. This session will provide resources, tools and information on:
- accessibility and its effect in learning
- introducing ways to incorporate technology for effective student engagement and assessment
- types of available software and their uses in subject areas
- understanding the different applications available for students in an inclusive classroom
- selecting appropriate web-based resources
- collaborative learning strategies to include all students in a learning activity
You will also take time to understand the significance of the following research, resources and materials relating to Inclusive Education:
- Universal Design for Learning model
- Five Commitment Statements to Inclusion
- Alberta Education’s Inclusive Education focus
- Students - Environment - Tasks - Tools (SETT) framework
Plan on learning a lot today from this learning opportunity and from each other. Be ready to play, pause and reflect in understanding how diverse learners can learn, explore and create in the classroom.
For more information: Accessibility to Learning: Removing Barriers to Learning
Target Audience
Grades K-12 Teachers, Learning Coaches, SpEd/Inclusive Ed Coordinators
Please bring a WiFi-enabled laptop to access the vast amount of resources being shared.