Accessibility is for everyone. This course is specifically designed for teachers, families, and guardians of students with differing needs. The six (6) course modules will cover the foundations of special education and dive deep into the tools and strategies to meet the needs of all students using the built-in tools and apps in Office 365, Windows 10, and beyond. You will learn from contemporary practitioners that are current in the field.

The ABCs of Accessibility will include the following six modules:

1. Foundations of Accessibility and Special Education
2. Going Deep Into the Impact of Immersive Reader and Learning Tools
3. OneNote in Special Education
4. Accessibility Tools and Hacks in the Office Apps
5. Using Other Tools and Apps: Windows 10 and Beyond
6. Transitions Supporting Students for What is Next

ABCs of Accessibility

Part 1: Foundations of Accessibility and Special Education

This session includes the who, what, when, where, and why of special education, accessibility, and differentiation. Learn about IDEA 2004, what a special education team is/does, what accommodations and modifications are as well as assistive technology.

Presenters: Robin Lowell with guest Amy McCormack
Audience: All K-12 Educators, Special Education Services
Duration: 65 minutes

Part 2: Going Deep Into the Impact of Immersive Reader and Learning Tools

Deep dive into the how and why of Immersive Reader and Learning tools for students with differing learning needs. Explore ways to use Immersive Reader and Learning Tools with different populations of students.

Presenters: Lauren Pittman
Audience: All K-12 Educators, Special Education Services
Duration: 75 minutes

Part 3: One Note in Special Education

In this session, learn how to stay organized with OneNote for data collection and collaboration, using Class Notebook to support student learning, and using OneNote integrated with Teams to maximize accessibility.

Presenter: Amanda Weinberg
Audience: All K-12 Educators, Special Education Services
Duration: 75 minutes

Part 4: Accessibility Tools and Hacks in the Office Apps

In this session learn how tools built right into Office 365 from Word to OneNote to PowerPoint to Excel create an accessible experience for students with differing needs.

Presenters: Nic Finelli with guest Elsbeth  Seymour
Audience: All K-12 Educators, Special Education Services
Duration: 75 minutes

Part 5: Using Other Tools and Apps: Windows 10 and Beyond

In this session learn how tools built into Windows 10 will create an accessible learning experience.

Presenter: Lindsey Troyanoski
Audience: All K-12 Educators, Special Education Services
Duration: 75 minutes

Part 6: Transitions Supporting Students for What is Next

In this session learn what transition is, what it means for students, and walk away with practical strategies and a digital notebook you can copy and use with your own students.

Presenters: Debra Bice and Dawn Chappelle
Audience: All K-12 Educators, Special Education Services
Duration: 75 minutes

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The i2e team works extensively with Microsoft on strategic planning, content development, training development, and education consultancy for the educational audience, IT Professionals, and enterprise customers. Additionally, i2e specializes in supporting K-12 school districts in developing instructional design plans for educational technology initiatives.

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In partnership, TMI ANYTIME and i2e OnDemand bring you the following course offerings. Each of these engaging, informative, and professionally practical courses can be purchased individually for only $19.99 – or, you can experience it all through the  i2e OnDemand subscription discounted rate of only $49.99!  

ABCs of Accessibility ($19.99)

Accessibility is for everyone. This course is specifically designed for teachers, families, guardians of students with differing needs. The six (6) course modules will cover the foundations of special education and dive deep into the tools and strategies to meet the needs of all students using the built-in tools and apps in Office 365, Windows 10, and beyond. You will learn from contemporary practitioners that are current in the field.

The ABCs of Accessibility will include the following six modules:

1. Foundations of Accessibility and Special Education
2. Going Deep Into the Impact of Immersive Reader and Learning Tools
3. OneNote in Special Education
4. Accessibility Tools and Hacks in the Office Apps
5. Using Other Tools and Apps: Windows 10 and Beyond
6. Transitions Supporting Students for What is Next

Hybrid & Blended Learning Classroom Wins ($19.99)

More than ever, educators everywhere are using technology to engage students both at home and in school. What are the successes teachers can replicate no matter the class environment? Learn from educators from across all different types of learning environments as they showcase their successes in integrating digital tools and share their own hybrid and blended learning classroom wins!

Hybrid & Blended Learning Classroom Wins includes the following six modules:

1. Digital Citizenship in Action: Using Tech for Good 
2. Beedle: A Microsoft Teams Teacher Companion
3. Top 10 Blended Tips for the InterACTIVE Class
4. Fostering Connectedness and SEL
5. You CAN CAN CAN with Canva Classroom
6. Flipgrid to Foster Peer-to-Peer Learning

Clubs to Curriculum: Learning with Minecraft 101 ($19.99)

Clubs to Curriculum: Learning with Minecraft 101 provides you a full-course solution to get you started, move forward and make a difference using Minecraft: Education Edition!

This engaging, informative and practical professional learning experience includes the following nine (9) modules:

1. Starting a Student Club
2. Standards Alignment and Content Integration
3. Differentiation and Coding Instruction in Minecraft
4. Including All Kids in Play
5. Game-Based Discovery Outside the Traditional Classroom
6. Panel: Managing Students and Collaborative Experiences
7. Build an Esports Program
8. Teaching Game Design and Minecraft
9. Build a Student Ambassador Program

i2e OnDemand Subscription ($49.99)

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