Project1 ppt cuarezf.
- 1. Assistive Technology in classrooms. Prepared by: Alfonso, Christine Jane S. Cuarez, Feliza Irene
- 2. What is Assistive Technology? • Assistive devices include any device that disabled children (or adults) might use to help them learn and function more effectively. By current estimates, more than 4,000 assistive technologies have been designed for students and teachers. •
- 3. Examples of Assistive Technologies • Read and write e-book • Apps Voice recording soft wares • Built in speech option • Free to text and speech soft wares • Magnification software • Screen readers • Communication boards
- 4. Does Assistive Technology use in K-12 Program? • In schools, assistive tech can mean the difference between a student falling behind or being able to successful work alongside other kids in an inclusion model.
- 5. Facts and Statistics Students Impact Teachers Impact • This chart illustrates how students react on applying Assistive Technology. • This chart shows how Assistive technology help teachers.
- 6. Benefits of Assistive Technology • Assistive technology provides creative solutions that enable individuals with disabilities to be more independent, productive, and included in society and community life. Assistive technology is a necessary tool that enables them to engage in or perform many tasks.
- 7. Challenges • Communication should be maintained among the various professionals who are providing services to students using assistive technologies. • Teachers were not trained in the use of the device; • Verification should be obtained that assistive devices are compatible with existing equipment.
- 9. * For SPED Students
- 10. Bibliography • EduTopia • GOV.ph • 2002 Conference Proceedings • National Assistive Tech. Research and Institute • UNDERSTOOD – For Learning and Attention Issues • AFB – American Foundation for Blinds