SESSION 1 - Overview of Assistive Technology SESSION 2 - A Working Understanding of Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology: Similarities and Differences SESSION 3 - Assistive Technology in the Pre-School Classroom		CET supports preK-12 education in Greater Cincinnati in many ways. In cooperation with the Southwestern Ohio Special Educational Regional Resource Center, CET is using CETconnect.org and videoconferencing as a means of both training and consulting for special needs teachers, to introduce them to new technologies and methods of teaching using assistive technology. Through generous funding from eTech Ohio, this overview of assistive technology aims to provide a primer for teachers of all students and those with special needs, including but not limited to the 200 lowest-wealth districts in Ohio.     SESSION 1: OVERVIEW OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Learn about the variety of assistive technology for today's classroom. Runtime: 55 minutes     ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Demonstrations of computer mouse and keyboard adaptations.   Runtime: 6 minutes       READING ADAPTATIONS Demonstrations of devices that assist students who need support to more effectively read.   Runtime: 24 minutes     WRITING ADAPTATIONS Demonstrations of devices and software designed to assist students with challenges in writing.   Runtime: 3 minutes     SESSION 2: A WORKING UNDERSTANDING OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES What is Universal Design for Learning and how does it apply to today's classroom? Learn more about how this technology is assisting all learners. Runtime: 41 minutes     UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING Universal design makes everyday life easier for everyone. Learn more about how universal design is implemented in today's classroom.   Runtime: 13 minutes       SESSION 3: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM Assistive technology in the early childhood classroom extends learning for students with physical or developmental disabilties. Runtime: 54 minutes     LOW-END DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT Find out about adaptive devices for computers.   Runtime: 3 minutes     AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION See demonstrations of devices that assist students with verbal communication challenges.   Runtime: 28 minutes     SOFTWARE Learn more about computer software designed to assist students in the preschool classroom.   Runtime: 34 minutes		Southwestern Ohio Special Educational Regional Resource Center