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Assistive Technology. Andy Flick, Ryan Gilliland, Taylor Moyer EDTL 2300. assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities.
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Assistive Technology Andy Flick, Ryan Gilliland, Taylor Moyer EDTL 2300
assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities. • Promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing Image from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aspects of how assistive technology can help • Hearing Assistance • Vision Assistance • Computer Adaptations • Basic Devices • Online Dictionaries
Types of assistive technology in the classroom • Braille Note-Takers and Printers • Digital Audio Readers • Portable Communication Device • Special Keyboards • Page Turners
Newest Forms of assistive Technology • IPad • IPhone 4 • Personal Frequency Modulation Systems • Infrared Systems
Technology for visually impaired • E-book Readers • Copyreader • Adjustable Task Lap • Fusers Produce Tactile Materials
Importance of using these correctly • Improper use of these technologies • Keeping an eye on the students to avoid problems • Consequences to keep students on task
Affordability of these technologies • Although not all are inexpensive, there are some that are affordable • Importance of finding inexpensive items that can still be used in a lesson plan • Possible forms of technology that a student may already have
Back up plan • Problems may arise while using this technology • It is important to always have a back up plan incase these problems arise • Do not simply rely on technology
Other benefits • Students become more motivated • Much faster than previous methods • Easily capable of staying organized
References • Sze, S. (2004). A literature review: an investigation of various types of assistive technology (AT). • Choi, Y. (2011). Managing Input during assistive technology product design. Assistive Technology, 23(2), 65-75. • Puckett, K. (2006). An assistive technology toolkit: type II applications for students with mild disabilities. Computers In The Schools, 22(3-4), 107-117