Technology Integration in Special Education

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Technology Integration in Special Education

• Michael A. Collins
• mikec0521_at_aol.com
• My website
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What is assistive technology?

• Any item, piece of equipment that is used to
  increase, maintain, or improve the abilities of
  individuals with disabilities.
• Three types
• - No technology
• - Low technology
• - High technology

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What are some valuable websites?

• http//www.gatfl.org/ldguide/default.htm

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Three categories of individuals benefit most from
AT

• 1. Students with learning disabilities
• 2. ESL students
• 3. Gifted/Talented students

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Examples of Assistive Technology

• Electronic spell checkers
• Portable keyboards
• Speech recognition software
• Sound field system

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Other types of AT

• Color highlighters help distinguish words
• Optical Character Recognition system (OCR),
  allows students to enter text into a computer by
  use of a scanner. Once entered, it can be read
  back to the user.
• For more information on types of assistive
  technology, click here.

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Informative Websites to view

• Click on any picture for a website

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Who else benefits from AT?

• Gifted/talented students can get challenged by
  the software available to them.
• Computers are a tool for exploration, discovery,
  and collaboration.
• Computer-driven instruction can be individually
  paced and accommodate all learning styles.

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Two programs help with literacy

• TELE-WEB provides tools to help develop
  performance abilities in reading and writing
• ASSIST brings together all the key players and
  specialists in order to plan, implement, and
  reflect on instruction

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