This is post is a reflection of all the
information that I have gained from participating in the assistive technology
internet modules. I found the modules to
be great resources for anyone who works with students with disabilities, and
the assessments throughout the modules assisted with my learning process.
I believe that a teacher’s role is to
provide the best learning environment for their students, and assistive
technology is a key component when teaching students with special needs. I have learned that the purpose of assistive
technology assessments is to identify technology options that will accommodate the
needs of students with disabilities.
Such options should increase, improve, or maintain student functioning
in educational, vocational, and community environments. It is so important that students are able to
be part of the learning process and with the proper technology, this can become
a reality. I was not familiar with
assistive technology assessments procedures prior to completing the modules. I am now aware that there are several steps
that must be followed before technology can put implemented, and that assistive
technology is a process that is conducted within the development of every
IEP. Also, I have learned the responsibility
of the IEP team and that IDEA requires the team to consider whether assistive
technology is needed for the student, regardless of the disability. Finally, the Automatic Speech Recognition
(ASR) module was also full of information that I was not aware of. I knew about Siri and Dragon Dictation, but I
never knew there were so many other software’s available to assist students
with writing and spelling difficulties.
It was great to learn that students, who are not able to use a standard
keyboard or mouse, have the ability to still use a computer with voice
recognition. It excites me to learn that
with all of the technology available, students have the ability to be actively
engaged in a classroom.
My next post is going to describe common
types of assistive technology that are used in a classroom.
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