Toolbelt for a Lifetime

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"Toolbelt Theory" is based around the idea that as humans we are tool users, and that we choose tools most effectively when that choice begins with the Task at hand, and then considers theEnvironment in which that task must be performed, the Skill set of the individual (the tool chooser), and the Tools which are available (Thus the acronyn TEST)  --Ira Socol 

Articles by Ira Socol on Toolbelt Theory 

• A Toolbelt for a Lifetime
  
• What does Assistivve Technology really mean?
  
• Toolbelt Theory, TEST, and RTI--the Universally Designed Technology Effort
• The Toolbelt as School Policy

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Toolbelt Theory from Albemarle County Public Schools

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UDL Tech Toolkit

• "Free Technology Toolkit for UDL in All Classrooms"
• Wiki containing extensive well organized list of digital learning supports
  

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