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- 2. Stages: A Systematic Framework to Design Learning and Select Educational Materials for Individuals with Cognitive or Language Delay The Stages Framework
- 3. Step 1: Read Stages Book
- 4. Overview of Stages • What is Stages? • Align with Alternate Assessment mandates • Research (Piaget + Chomsky) = New Strategic Learning Framework About the Learners • Observable Characteristics • Competency Goals • Sample IEP Objectives • Off computer activity ideas • Communication ideas Recommended Learning Tools • Learning materials selection tips • Apps recommendations NEW Informal Placement Checklist Book Components
- 5. Step 2: Assess the Learner
- 6. • Accessible activities to assess a learner’s skills • Script for evaluator to follow • Unique Observation Form • Records & data kept in secure cloud • A guide to selecting appropriate learning materials based on performance data Stages Apps and Software Features: Stages Assessment Software and Apps
- 7. Step 3: Observe & Collect Learner Performance Data
- 8. • Maintain student portfolios • Track student progress • Share progress with parents • Alternate assessment is not an event, it is a journey! Capture Data Alternate Assessment remains an issue today.
- 9. • What motivates the learner? • Distractions in the room? • Additional assistance needed? • Secondary evidence or mitigating information about how the learner works best Record Observations
- 10. • Select appropriate software or apps • Use titles you already own • Keep up-to-date on new titles • Implement “smart spending” Step 4: Check Materials Recommendations Charts
- 11. http://apps4stages.wikispaces.com/ Since 2011, Apps Recommendation Wiki
- 12. Why is this important?
- 13. Step 5: Integrate Tools into Daily Instruction
- 14. • Universal design mouse, keyboard, switch, alternative pointer, touch screen; auditory scanning, recorded speech • Feedback for incorrect answers builds learner understanding • Scaffolding to support learner success turn on or off prompting, graphical support, help buttons; talk boards for classroom inclusion • Adjustable settings you can save for each learner • Auto Advancing through “smart levels” • New Content – telling time Stages Math Number Sense
- 15. • Capture using photo of a print worksheet or import digital worksheet from your own cloud • Scaffold/support learner success - OCR for auditory independence • Save different versions of same worksheet using needed features • Learner and teacher exchange work digitally • Learner interaction tools for answering questions include: Text, Text with Siri to dictate responses, Multiple choice with speech, Voice recorded responses (explain your answer), Simple draw tools for circling answers or drawing line to matching answers GoWorksheet
- 16. Generate bar charts or line graphs: • Accuracy: How often did the learner get the answer correct on the first try? • Number of tries: Is the learner completing the activity with fewer tries? • Time on activity: Has the time increased or decreased for this learner? Analyze progress and generate reports: • analyze content; and • create custom summary reports focused on specific behaviors or skills Track and Report Learner Progress
- 17. Generate several types of reports: Annotated Report Activity Summary Cumulative Report for IEP Meeting Meaningful Reporting
- 19. Madalaine Pugliese Assistive Learning Technologies, LLC madalaine@comcast.net 781-639-1930 Thanks, Attainment Company! Thank You Participants!