Opening Welcome

Ed Metz, PhD, ED/IES and
Sarah Brasiel, PhD, ED/IES

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

The Opening Welcome is a summary of the Unconference’s schedule and format. Also discussed is the UnConference’s goal – to provide Special Education practitioners, administrators and parents with information, resources, and tools to support students with disabilities during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Growing Up During COVID-19 Opening Keynote

Sarah Chumsky, Children’s Media Consultant

Name of Investment
Educational Technology, TV & Media Access, H327C 15007, 008

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

Ms. Chumsky introduces the revised “Three Rs” of the COVID era: Review, Recalibrate, and Recover. She also looks at childhood development milestones and how COVID 19 challenges might affect them.

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Remote Learning Accessible Platform Tips & Practical Advice

Rachael Sessler Trinkowsky, PhD

Name of Investment
Educational Technology, TV & Media Access, H327C 15007, 008

Dr. Trinkowsky presents information about the advantages of remote training and accessibility as it relates to common applications for remote instruction. Dr. Trinkowsky also reviews different chat options and provides links to various remote software tools.

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Universal Design for Remote Learning

Bill Wilmot

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

Mr. Wilmot talks about how Universal Design for Learning––a principle which supports and designs for the variability of all learners––can support teachers and students during remote instruction.

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Virtual Gaming and Students with Special Needs

Matt Marino, PhD & Trey Vasquez, PhD

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

This discussion shows how infusing Universal Design for Learning in virtual environments establish clear and measurable outcomes and assessment plans. The discussion includes a review of student feedback regarding the virtual environment.

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Module 1 Q&A

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