TED 5100 - Introduction to Instructional and Assistive Technologies

2 Credit(s)

This course provides learning experiences that help develop knowledge of technology integration and its ability to support students with diverse abilities, including students who are English language learners (ELL). Students acquire instructional technology strategies that support differentiated practices and can be applied to the construction of lesson and activity plans, and instructional goals and objectives that incorporate content, pedagogy, and developmental considerations consistent with state learning standards. Participants have opportunities to create assessments utilizing a variety of technologies. Additionally, the course assists students’ understanding of the various types of adaptive and assistive technologies used in special education. This course complements and complies with the International Society for Technology in Education Foundation Standards for Teacher Preparation Programs and Competencies as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.