DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

SPEC 5050

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY

3 CREDIT HOURS

An application of the computer and associated hardware and software as it relates to individualized education programs and needs of individuals who require extensive and/or pervasive supports.

Principle 2. Graduates are capable of excellence in their professional practice.

Principle 3. Graduates think systematically about their practice, use research and technology and contribute to the knowledge base.

Principle 4. Graduates are members of learning communities.

The student will,

1. List major areas of proficiency associated with the use of technology with students who require extensive and/or pervasive support. (Principles 1, 4; Outcome 1)

2. Identify the characteristics and use of a variety of hardware and software. (Principle 2, 3; Outcome 1 )

3. Identify and use adaptive hardware for input of information and reception of information. (Principle 4; Outcome 1)

4. Knowledge of basic assessment strategies for use hardware and software technology with a range of students with severe disabilities. (Principle 3, 4; Outcome 1)

5. Determine multiple uses of hardware and software technology with various groups who may need services. (Principle 4; Outcome 1)

6. Identify funding sources for access to assistive technology. (Principle 4; Outcome 1)

7. Demonstrate the use of various hardware and software for individuals with severe disabilities. (Principle 4; Outcome 1)

Individual Assignments Points Group Assignments Points

Assignment 1 20 Curri. Development Proj. 40

Assignment 2 20

Assignment 3 20 TOTAL 100

Examinations (3): THREE examinations are scheduled to assess knowledge of information from the required readings and class lecture notes. See the Course Schedule for specific dates.

Final Examination: Final examinations are regularly administered for all classes according to an established schedule at the end of each quarter. See Course Schedule for date and time. The final examination is used to assess each student's cumulative acquisition of knowledge and skill application of course content.

II. General Requirements:

1. Each class member is responsible for all readings, lecture notes, handouts, videos, class discussion and class and individual assignments.

2. If a student cannot be present for an examination he/she must notify the instructor beforehand to arrange for rescheduling (final examinations may not be rescheduled). The rescheduled examination will include an additional essay or oral component or different test form altogether. Failure to notify the instructor of an absence prior to a scheduled examination will result in loss of the opportunity to take the examination. Documentation of illness or emergency conditions is required.

3. Each student is responsible for all information on the course syllabus.

4. Each student is responsible for all information on the course schedule.

5. Assignments are NOT accepted late.

(Make-up exams allowed only with PRIOR instructor approval)

Group participation Pass/Fail

(Fail will lower the Final Grade by one letter grade)

Group and individual assignments 100

Final Exam 100

TOTAL 350

Final grades will be earned using the following criteria:

Points Grade

350-315 = A 244-210 = D

314-280 = B 209-Below = F

279-245 = C

Attendance is required at all class sessions. Absence does not excuse the student from responsibility for all class work and assignments. The University policy regarding absences states, "absences exceeding 20% of the course will result in a grade of F (p. 79)."

of "F" for the course, for the third offense a letter grade of "F" for the course as well as further appropriate action involving referral of the matter to the appropriate university officials within the administrative structure. For graduate work, a letter grade of "F" for the course will be given for the first offense and a letter grade "F" for the course as well as further appropriate action involving referral of the matter to the appropriate university officials within the administrative structure will occur for the second offense. The entire Departmental Policy, which includes examples and non-examples of plagiarism, is available on the Departmental Home Page.

American Psychology Association. (1994). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

JANUARY

8 Mobility and Transfer

13 Blind & Low Vision

15 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

20 Assignment 1 due Communication (Speech)

22 EXAMINATION I EXAMINATION I

27 Communication (Speech) (Cont’d)

29 Education

FEBRUARY

3 Education (Cont’d)

5 Computer Access

10 Assignment 2 due Computer Access (Cont’d)

12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION II EXAMINATION II

17 Medical and Therapy Aids

19 Medical and Therapeutic Aids

24 Assignment 3 due Public Access

26 Independent Living Aids

MARCH

3 Transportation

5 EXAMINATION III EXAMINATION III

10 Recreation

12 Group Curriculum Project Presentations

17 Group Curriculum Project Presentations

23 FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM