We, as a national center, aim to develop, research, and use the design that promotes the positive impact of educational technology in special education, early intervention, and related services. Check out this post to read more about Design within the CIDDL framework.
FOCUS To-Do Increases Time Management Skills in Pre-Service Teachers
FOCUS To-Do Increases Time Management Skills in Pre-Service Teachers Author: Tahnee Wilder; info@ciddl.org A report by the U.S. Department of Education found that most students enrolled in four-year institutions are enrolled in a first-year course that has time management skills…
Supporting Online Reading Using Assistive Technology
Supporting Online Reading Using Assistive Technology Author: Ashley Grays; info@ciddl.org Assistive Technology for Reading Access to information is a fundamental right; however, individuals with diverse needs may have difficulties accessing online reading materials when not designed properly. Difficulties with reading…
Data Tools to Inform AT for Reading and Writing
Data Tools to Inform AT for Reading and Writing Author: Michelle Patterson; info@ciddl.org Our series on assistive technology (AT) seeks to support teacher preparation programs as they guide preservice educators to consider, select, and implement AT with their students. Our…
3 Key Questions When Considering Assistive Technology
3 Key Questions When Considering Assistive Technology Author: Michelle Patterson; info@ciddl.org In the last blog in our assistive technology (AT) series, we broke down the four components of the SETT framework– student, environment, tasks, and tools. Specifically, Individualized Education Program…
Preparing Pre-Service Educators to Make AT Decisions
Preparing Pre-Service Educators to Make AT Decisions Author: Michelle S. Patterson; Ling Zhang; info@ciddl.org In our first blog post, we introduced the definition and legal requirements for assistive technology (AT). While this provides a foundation, pre-service educators need to develop…
Assistive Technology to Support Writing
Assistive Technology to Support Writing Author: Samantha Goldman; info@ciddl.org Bringing Assistive Technology (AT) to K-12 Technology for writing is embedded in just about every aspect of our lives. Students with disabilities can and should have access to Assistive Technology (AT) tools…
Introducing the Assistive Technology Blog Series
Introducing the Assistive Technology Blog Series Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra; info@ciddl.org Two major aims of the Center for Innovation, Design and Digital Learning (CIDDL) include: Increasing the knowledge, adoption, and use of educational technologies within education, related service, and leadership…
An Investment in Teachers’ Skills is an Investment in Digital Technology Use
An Investment in Teachers’ Skills is an Investment in Digital Technology Use Author: James Rujimora As COVID-19 continues to affect our society, specifically our education systems, teachers are increasingly asked to integrate digital technology in the classroom. The merits of…
Creating System-Wide Change for the Provision of Accessible Educational Materials
Creating System-Wide Change for the Provision of Accessible Educational Materials Author: Nicholas Hoekstra In the July 2021 CIDDL Research and Practice Brief, we interviewed Cynthia Curry, who is the Director of Technical Assistance and Program Director at the National Center on Accessible Educational…