Thursday 15th April
Each Thursday we have a Live keynote speaker related the theme of the week and a chance to network in our Reconnection Spaces.
15.00-16.00 - Week 2 Keynote (Live Only)
15.00-16.00 - Week 2 Keynote (Live Only)
A Bicycle for the Mind: How Technology Can Empower All Learners for Success
- Luis Pérez Ph.D., Technical Assistance Specialist, National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST
Luis Pérez Ph.D. Technical Assistance Specialist, National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST
Luis Pérez is a technical assistance specialist for the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST. In this role, he promotes the creation, delivery and use of high quality accessible educational materials and technologies to support equitable learning opportunities for all students. He holds a doctorate in special education and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of South Florida. Luis has published three books on accessibility, mobile learning and UDL: Mobile Learning for All (Corwin Press), Dive into UDL (ISTE) and Learning on the Go (CAST Publishing). He was the recipient of a 2020 Making It Happen! Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and was also honored as the ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Inclusive Educator in 2016.