Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Blog 3: Assistive Technology: Enhanced learning for All




In today’s article we talk about Technology helping Children with special needs. Educations for students with disabilities are not only involved with one on one teaching, but they are now in the classroom with regular students. Assistive technology has made it possible where all children can participate.  Assistive technology is a federally mandated service and equipment for students with disabilities. This can be from triangular Pencil grip, a talking calculator, a large computer monitor, or a voice amplifier. This came to existence because the 1997 federal law called Disabilities Education Act. This act states that school districts must provide technology to students who not only need it, but qualify for it to have a free, appropriate public education.  Another option that is now open in schools is older Students who are licensed can help the students who need help that are students with disabilities. Now with technology parent-teacher communication can become easier to help the children’s need.


Reflection in my Classroom
            The light bulb moment with I had with this article there are many ways to help students with the help they need. When a student is struggling try to help the students as much as possible. What ever exceptionality they may have I need to do my best to meet that need. In order to help the students succeed.  I must work closely with the Special Education teacher to help the student in their work. I must know how all the technology works and be familiar with it to help the child succeed.  My goal is not to separate them, but work together for the greater good of learning of the students.

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