Design to the Edges
Published on Mar 26, 2017
EDSE 517 - Week 1-2 Lab 2
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According to Todd Rose, 'Designing to the Edges' means developing educational practices that are inclusive to the largest number of students possible, without compromising their unique learning needs.
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Students possess varying dimensions of learning
- Memory
- Language
- Knowledge
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Curiosity
- Perceptual
- Cognitive
- Interest
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In order to "nurture the individual" we need to get rid of the "rule of average" and design a curriculum that fits the needs of all learners.
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What would this look like in a classroom?
Utilizing technology to create simple solutions
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Examples of Low-Tech
- Playdoh
- Figits
- Pencil Grips
- Cushions
- Stress balls
- Organizers
Tools we can use within our classrooms currently based upon the 21st century design:
-Slant boards
-Raised graph paper
-Highlighted lined paper
-Foldables
-Cutout for line reading
-Slant boards
-Raised graph paper
-Highlighted lined paper
-Foldables
-Cutout for line reading
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Examples of Hi-Tech
- Computers
- Tablets or eReaders
- Smartphones
- Communication Devices
- Digital Programs
Tools we can use within our classrooms currently based upon the 21st century design:
-iPads, iPods
-MP3 Players
-Headphones
-Text to speech pens
-Stylus
-iPads, iPods
-MP3 Players
-Headphones
-Text to speech pens
-Stylus
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Educational
- Graphic Organizers, Modified Paper
- Manipulatives
- Translation and text-to-speech
- Reading and Writing applications including spell check, dictionary, thesaurus
- Online Grading and Classrooms
- Calculators, timers and Videos
Tools we can use within our classrooms currently based upon the 21st century design:
-Google Classroom
-Outlook 365
-Read, Write, Gold
-Read Theory
-ReadWorks
-Inspiration
-Kidspiration
-Mindmeister
-Evernote
-Google Classroom
-Outlook 365
-Read, Write, Gold
-Read Theory
-ReadWorks
-Inspiration
-Kidspiration
-Mindmeister
-Evernote
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Functional
- Behavior Management Systems, data collection
- Organizational: Calendars, Reminders, Notes
- Adjustable seating and tables
- Videos on social skills
- Communication applications
- Voice and texting and drawing apps
Tools we can use within our classrooms currently based upon the 21st century design:
-ClassDojo
-ClassCraft
-Calendar
-Remind
-MyHomework App
-Audacity
-MS Paint
-ClassDojo
-ClassCraft
-Calendar
-Remind
-MyHomework App
-Audacity
-MS Paint
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How do we obtain the funding we need?
~We need to challenge leading companies to invest in schools
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Companies need to offer incentives through technology and funding to create future leaders with desirable skills and knowledge and in order to foster children's thinking in 'designing to the edges'.
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