Assignment 1: Blog: Assessing for Development, Emerging Knowledge, Intervention, and Modification: Using Assistive Technology
Consider that learning disabilities can be mild to severe, but there is no doubt that learning is hindered when appropriate measures are not taken to support learning. As technology improves, so does instruction and support for learners via technology, including assistive technology.
The rapid increase in use of technology in learning environments for enrichment, support, and remediation is staggering. Educators are sometimes at a loss as to which are best, and often the information on applications may be missing, or worse, misleading. How do educators decide what is best for their students? In this Assignment, you will have the opportunity to examine two supportive technologies and two assistive technologies that you might consider using in your own learning environment.
To prepare:
- Review the Learning Resources of this module.
- Then, researchassistive technology and how it can be used in the learning environment.
- Usethe Nielsen article from the required readings and research on your own to identify two assistive technologies and two supportive applications for early childhood that could be used in the learning environment.
By Day 7 of Week 9
Post the following in your Blog:
- Writea brief introduction on the importance of modifying and using assistive/supportive technology.
- Based on the two assistive and supportive technologies you have identified, explain the areas (i.e., development or content knowledge) the technology can be used for, the age of the student it is appropriate for, and what it does to support learning.
- Noteif the assistive technology is culturally responsive. Explain why or why not. How would you determine if these assessments were effective?
- Finally, noteany issues that the use of the technology might have.
Note: Cite your research and provide appropriate references in APA.
Post this summary to your blog.
Reference
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http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/09/25-incredible-assistive-technologies.html
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https://www.isbe.net/Documents/meisels_accountability.pdf
Mitchell, L. M. (2007). Using technology in Reggio Emilia-inspired programs. Theory Into Practice, 46(1), 32–39.
