INCLUSIVE 365
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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Game On: Removing Barriers for Learners through Technology
The future of education is unfolding rapidly, with technology unlocking personalized support for every learner. Stack the deck in every learner’s favor! Learners deserve an education tailored to their unique strengths and abilities. The Inclusive Learning 365 team is dealing out simple, winning strategies to play your best hand with accessible technology. As educators, it’s our mission to guide our students on their educational adventures, helping them navigate the mysteries of learning and discover innovative, engaging resources that empower their potential. Discover creative, innovative solutions that will help you shuffle in success for all students. Expand your Inclusive Mindset as you draw game-changing ideas and go all-in on equity. Ante up for an engaging, fast-paced session filled with interactive fun, strategic moves, and fabulous prizes. You won’t want to fold on this opportunity!
Participants will be able to:
1. Identify 3 strategies to create a more inclusive learning space
2. Identify 3 accessible tools that can be used in inclusive learning spaces
3. Describe 1 way to promote an inclusive mindset in your learning environment
Into the Future with Literacy: Technology Supports for Reading and Writing
Blast off into the future of literacy instruction! Today’s learners struggle to meet literacy outcomes, but as educators we can help unlock success with reading and writing with cutting-edge tools and research-backed strategies. Join the I365 team as we navigate the ever-evolving universe of accessible education, exploring high-tech, evidence-based practices aligned with the Science of Reading. Discover innovative ways to integrate next-generation technology that supports decoding, comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, written output, and more into your learning environments, ensuring all learners can thrive as readers and writers. Join us for a mission designed to launch you into action with practical strategies you can implement at warp speed!
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will identify three strategies to improve and support reading abilities.
- Participants will identify three strategies to improve and support writing abilities.
- Participants will identify three technology tools that can be used to improve and support literacy skills.
Beyond Boundaries: Unlocking Executive Function Skills for Success
In a world powered by innovation, everything in the universe becomes knowable—when we equip learners with the right tools to unlock their full potential. To navigate the demands of today’s educational landscape, learners need strong skills in organization, self-regulation, and time management. Join the I365 team on a futuristic journey as we explore technology-powered strategies designed to enhance executive function, boost research and study skills, and promote inclusive practices across all learning environments. Plug into a session filled with technology tools, practical insights, and hands-on exploration. Prepare to upgrade your teaching toolkit and leave ready to launch these strategies into action—immediately.
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will define barriers to executive function in educational settings
- identify three strategies to improve and support executive functioning.
- Participants will identify three tools that can be used to improve and support executive functioning
Being an Inclusive Leader: Facilitating an Inclusive Mindset
Join us for an engaging and dynamic facilitated discussion with educators and assistive technology professionals passionate about leading the charge for inclusive learning. This panel discussion highlights strategies that promote inclusive practices and ensure that educational experiences are designed inclusively and with accessibility in mind. We will discuss how to change mindsets, identify inclusive practices, and model inclusive design using technology. By incorporating the principles of UDL, we aim to provide equitable and empowering access for every attendee. This inclusive approach ensures that all participants, regardless of their background or learning style, can fully engage and benefit from the session.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify three characteristics of inclusive leaders.
- Explain five questions inclusive leaders ask.
- Describe three ways educators, including assistive technology professionals promote an inclusive mindset.