Monday, April 6, 2015

Context in the Classroom# 15 Pros and Cons


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

It is done by training and strategies. It helps meet the needs of students, parents and all family members. The most important factor is how the technology is used to help all goals.

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