1) Describe the context in which
assistive technologies are applied in education
It is implied with both social, institutional,
physical and cultural context. It is designed to help children with
disabilities so that they can meet all their needs. It is also designed for
students to be included in the regular classroom setting. They have resource
specialist that provides them with support . The only bad part is that
sometimes a resource specialist is not available.
2) List the major assistive
technologies that are used in educational settings
There are some major assistive technologies that
are used in the classroom setting. Reading requires motor, sensory and
cognitive skills. Cognitive tasks are associated with literacy. The conversion
between print and electronic forms and between visual, audible and tactile
formats can be aided by assistive technologies. Writing also requires motor,
sensory and cognitive skills; motor
skills are associated with reading and positioning materials. Sensory skills
are primarily used for what is being written.
3) Describe how assistive
technologies are used in the classroom to facilitate learning
There are no specific formula for the development
of learning. Most strategies are based on observation, expierences and
consultation with other team members. One approach is a technology integration
plan, which aids a student to make a daily schedule plan and be successful with
it.
4) List the major technological
approaches used to assist individuals who have learning disabilities
The Individual Education Plan (IEP); Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Resource Specialist; Learning Styles;
Technology Integration Plan; Electronic Aides to Daily Living (EADL).
5) Describe how soft technologies
are used in education to enhance the use of hard technologies
No comments:
Post a Comment