Ethical practices for technology uses
- 1. 1 ACTIVITES Running head: Ethical Practices Shi~Kia Carter Ashford University: Ethical Practices of Technology Uses Dr. Orvie Mizzell- Bullock November 17, 2014
- 2. 2 ACTIVITES Modification Activities Accommodations in assessment activities Related Services Activity Supplemental Aids and Services Activities The IEP has two purposes which are to ascertain measurable annual goals for the student; and to outline the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services that the public agency will provide to, or on behalf, of the student. When assembling an appropriate educational program for a student with a disability, the IEP team largely considers the contribution and participation in three main areas of school life. The three areas consist of general education curriculum, extracurricular activities and non academic activities. Related Services To help a child with a disability benefit from special education, he or she may also need extra help in another area such as speaking or moving. This additional help is called related services. Speech pathology, audiology services, physical/ occupation therapy and therapeutic
- 3. 3 ACTIVITES recreation are examples of some related services. The student will actively participate in indentified activities such as learning to walk up and down stairs. Supplemental Aids & Services Supplementary aids and services means aids, services, and other supports that are provided in a regular education class and extracurricular or non academic settings to enable students to be educated with nondisabled children to the maximum extent. Supplementary activities include preferred seating within the class, lunch room or gym. In addition, the student can be supplemented with the presentation of a subject matter and a tape lecture, or sign language maybe needed as the activity. Modifications Modifications are available as needed for students with disabilities. The modification activities are implemented to assist with the students being successful in school. Some modifications can include having an instructional aide to assist the student or requesting special equipment for teaching materials and strategies. The IEP team will help determine which modifications are best. Ethical Practices with Technology Use In the current climate of dissatisfaction with public education, the standardized achievement test score has been the operational definition for educational-achievement, and raising test scores has been equated with educational improvement. Despite their disability, special education students should be afforded the opportunity to complete testing on a computer and use technology for educational purposes. Overcoming Challenges
- 4. 4 ACTIVITES In a self-contained classroom with students that have multiple disabilites, I will have to allow for possible disruptions from a few students. The identified students learn best with technology. The failure of technology while completing a lesson presents a challenge and causes a disruption in learning. I learned if assistive technology and universal design learning are used in concert with learning outcomes that are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners the lesson will be engaging and produce positive outcomes. Accommodations in Assessments Students must participate in their state’s grade level assessments to determine their level of content mastery. The only way a student is excluded is if the IEP team determines that an assessment is not appropriate for the child. Due to IDEA rules & regulations, students may participate in large scale assessment programs with accommodations. Making accommodations for testing conditions include allowing the student to complete the assignment or activity using assistive devices or organizers. A common tool used in an activity is a calculator or audio tape.
- 5. 5 ACTIVITES References McDavid, J.C., Huse, I., & Hawthorn, L.L. (2013). Program evaluation & performance measurement: An introduction to practice (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/what- is- iep http://marylandpublicschools.org/