Assistive technology ppt

Assistive technology ppt

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  ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INTHE CLASSROOM By Tiny Russell
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  Assistive technology helpsto improve participation and enjoyment in the classroom for students with learning disabilities. With the use of assistive technology devices, these students are better able to achieve success in learning and obtain more autonomy in the learning process.
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  Learning Disabilities HelpedBy Assistive Technology ADHD Emotional & Cognitive Disorders Speech, language & Hearing Impairments Developmental Delays
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  The use ofassistive technology in the classroom enables teachers to instruct students with disabilities more successfully. develop more inclusive lesson plans Monitor students progress more successfully Provide varied and personal instruction Teachers can:
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  The Technology-Related Assistancefor Individuals with Disabilities Act (Tech Act) and IDEA “ (Tech Act) was designed to enhance the availability and quality of assistive technology (AT) devices and services to all individuals and their families throughout the United States.” IDEA works hand in hand with the Tech Act to make sure that all students have access to the general education curriculum. IDEA is also responsible for making sure that a student’s IEP will take into consideration the use of assistive technology. Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities: Update 2002. ERIC Digest.
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  Assistive Technology opensup a new world of learning for students with disabilities by providing “an enriched environment to promote their social and cognitive participation and growth”. LD OnLine: Help for Young Learners: How To Choose?
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  The useof assistive technology in the classroom affects teaching and learning on many positive levels. Through the use of this technology, teachers not only have the ability to address and attend to a students’ specific needs for learning but can now foster a sense of personal achievement and success in the student with learning disabilities.
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  Resources Web Resourcesfor Assistive Technology in the Classroom http://www.sc.edu/scatp/ATclassroom.htm This website offers a variety of resources that can be useful in learning more about assistive technology and its use in the classroom. I have included a few of its listed websites and the description of those websites below. Others may be found by logging on to the address above. The Power of Assistive Technology by Janet Jendron, South Carolina Assistive Technology Program Overview of the common uses of assistive technology in the classroom. http:// www.connsensebulletin.com/jendron.html Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities by Janet Jendron, South Carolina Assistive Technology Program This article includes an overview of various hardware, software and low tech tools for students and teachers with a focus on literacy and a mention of available math tools. While there is an emphasis on middle and high school, many of the tools described are useful for elementary school students. http:// www.sc.edu/scatp/ld.htm "NEW" Freeware, Shareware and Demo Programs on the Internet. Reprinted in the ConnSENSE Bulletin ( www.connsensebulletin.com) from the Butte, Montana Office of Education, this is a 9/04 document that lists freeware and shareware off the Internet in the following categories: Cursors, Demos, Drawing, Coloring and Creating programs, Educational Games and Programs, E-Text, Graphics, Graphic Organizers, Internet sites, Keyboarding, Math Support, Modification Checklists, Mouse Skills, On-Screen Keyboards, Sign Language, Symbol Support, Text-To-Speech, Tools and Visual Support http://www.connsensebulletin.com/freeware05.pdf http:// www.connsensebulletin.com/freeware.html
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  Continued: WebResources for Assistive Technology in the Classroom http:// www.sc.edu/scatp/ATclassroom.htm The National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP) was funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs from 1992-1998 to promote the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities. The NCIP Library has a wealth of information about technology, disabilities, practice, and implementation. They also offer an outstanding series of video profiles that vividly illustrate how students with differing disabilities use a range of assistive and instructional technologies to improve their learning. Each video, approximately 10 minutes in length, is accompanied by supporting print materials that explore topics more fully. Their online tour of two exemplary early childhood classrooms show practical uses of AT. http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/ "Web Toolboxes for Educators," compiled by Dr. Cheryl Wissick at the USC College of Education, this alphabetical listing of terrific educational resources can serve as a starting point on your search of the Web, provide interactive activities, informational resources, and lessons; and help with the integration of technology in education. One section of this web site would be of particular interest to special educators, with links for software related to web access, talking word processes, text-to-speech tools, found at http:// www.ed.sc.edu/caw/toolboxsource.html http:// www.ed.sc.edu/caw/toolboxvendors.html Cool Assistive Technology Tools for the Classroom: Also compiled by Janet Jendron of SCATP. http:// www.sc.edu/scatp/cooltools.htm The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program’s Web site is at http:// www.sc.edu/scatp
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  Assistive Technology |Helping Challenged Kids Get the Most from Learning http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech086.shtml Tools for Life: Learning Disabilities Guide http://www.gatfl.org/LearningDisabilitiesGuide.aspx This is an excellent website showing how assistive technology can help in the classroom. It is also a good source to help in selecting the specific technology needed for students. Assistive technology for kids with LD: An Overview http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/assistive-technology/702-assistive-technology-for-kids-with-learning-disabilities-an-overview.gs This site offers a wealth of information on a variety of assistive technology tools. The Georgia Project for Assistive Technology: Resources www.gpat.org/ This page offers information on assistive technology definition, devices, legal mandates, considerations, implementation and integration, evaluation, policies and procedures. National AT Advocacy Project www.nls.org/natmain.htm This site contains a booklet that focuses on the rights of students in public schools to have the help of assistive technology. It is ideal for advocates and others that work with disabled children. It offers a wealth of information concerning IDEA and section 504 and how the law affects the availability and use of assistive technology in the classroom, today. AbilityNet GATE: Global Assistive Technology Encyclopedia http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com
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  Assistive Technology fromWikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology Assistive Technology in Education: A Guide for the Delivery of Assistive Technology Services for Students with Disabilities http://www.atp.ne.gov/techassistdoc.html Hearing Assistive Technology http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm N_A_T_E_ Network Site http://www.natenetwork.org/