About

The Discovering Assistive Technologies tutorial has been created as part of the CSLA 2.0 Team Discovery Learning program to encourage all of us to experiment and learn about the new and emerging technologies that are reshaping the context of – and access to -- information on the Internet today. The Discovering Assistive Technologies program contains direct links and offers suggestions for ways to incorporate these tools into your classroom and teacher collaborations. We offer ideas to "jump start" your thinking and hope you will share your ideas as you learn how to use assistive technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How does this online learning program work? This is a self-discovery program which encourages participants to take control of their own learning and to utilize their lifelong learning skills through exploration and play. For those participants who first complete School Library Learning 2.0 or Classroom Learning 2.0, it makes sense to continue to post to the blog they created for the course. For those who are jumping directly into Discovering Assistive Technologies, you can simply learn and keep notes as you would with any course.
   
2. Is this program open to everyone and anyone? This program is open to all who want to learn and grow.
   
3. How long do I have to complete the program? This is a 5 week program. The idea is that you work on a new module or activity each week. However, you may work ahead or take a week off here and there. Work at your own speed. There is no test at the end!
   
4. How do I register? Is there a cost? There is no cost for this course, other than the time you invest in learning and sharing what you learn. Registration is optional. We ask you to register here so we can keep track of who is interested in the subject.
5. Why Do This? Assistive Technology helps people successfully access the Internet and become productive workers, researchers, students. It is important that those of us who work in schools should be up-to-date with the latest trends in education and technology and learn how they can be utilized in or with our classrooms and school libraries.
6. Who do you work with from TransAccess? Jane Tong, MS, OTR/L, CEAS - Manager, Assistive Technology and Ergonomic Services, Access Technology Center.
7. Who are members of the CSLA 2.0 Team? CSLA 2.0 Team leaders are Connie Williams, Jackie Siminitus, Jamie Boston, Rob Darrow, and Liz Dodds. A number of California School Library Association members have been "test drivers" and peer cheerleaders. We are all volunteers. The courses are a “labor of love” and we hope all participants find value in the discovery learning tutorials and then offer them to their friends and colleagues.