Dear Tech list colleagues,
 
Tomorrow our discussion list will be joined by Dr. Dave Edyburn form the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Dr. Edyburn wil lead us through a discussion on  "Assistive 
Technology, Instructional Technology, and Universal Design Strategies 
for Adult Literacy."
Several Tech list subscribers have already sent questions that will help inform the discussion, but as always, your participation, questions, input and prfessional wisdom will make this a dynamic learning experience.
I will welcome Dr. Edyburn at 10am EST tomorrow and he will facilitate the discussion through Friday.

Below is a description of the planned discussion and more information about Dr. Edyburn.

Best regards,

Mariann

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Title: Assistive Technology, Instructional Technology, and Universal 
Design Strategies for Adult Literacy 



Overview 



Adult literacy professionals and volunteers are well aware of the 
effects of school failure and the lifelong impact of failing to acquire 
functional reading skills. In this online event, Dr. Dave Edyburn a 
professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will engage 
participants in a discussion about three forms of technology and their 
application for adult literacy learners and programs. 



On day one, participants will be introduced to the concept of assistive 
technology and learn about products that have been designed to support 
struggling readers. 



On day two, conversations will focus on instructional technology. That 
is, how can technology be used to teach and assess critical literacy 
skills. 



On day three, participants will learn about universal design for 
learning and the promise of this approach to address the needs of 
diverse learners in ways that combine the best attributes of assistive 
and instructional technology. 



Participants in this online event will have the opportunity to learn 
about practical applications of technology in adult literacy programs, 
ask questions, and obtain information about software and web resources. 



Bio 

Dave L. Edyburn, Ph.D. 



Dave L. Edyburn, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Exceptional 
Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dr. Edyburn's 
teaching and research interests focus on the use of technology to 
enhance teaching, learning, and performance. 



He has authored over 100 articles and book chapters on assistive and 
instructional technology. He is a co-editor of the recently published 
book, Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice. 



He is a past president of the Special Education Technology Special 
Interest Group (SETSIG) in the International Society for Technology in 
Education (ISTE) as well as a past president of the Technology and Media 

(TAM) Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). He is a 
frequent conference presenter and national workshop leader. 





Mariann Fedele 

Associate Director, 

NYC Regional Adult Education Network 

Literacy Assistance Center 

Moderator, 
NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List 
32 Broadway 10th Floor 
New York, New York 10004 
212-803-3325 
mariannf at lacnyc.org <http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/technology>  
www.lacnyc.org 



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