2. Why is technology
important when we can do
it in the natural way?

3. Technology can substitute or compensate for the lack
of natural function. This is important for all people
with disabilities and has a particular importance in
education. (ICT, UNESCO)

4. Using Technology in Special Education
 Utilize technology that is available to assist special
education students with the help of information
technology professionals.
 Ensuring that technology is appropriate for
curriculum and is integrated into classroom to
benefit special education students.
 One technology product and the various ways it can
aid a special education student.

5. Technology Cooperation Vital
in Special Education
By Michelle R. Davis
 It is important that information-technology specialists, assistive-
technology specialists and special education teachers and
coordinators work together to maintain a technology system that is
up-to-date and appropriate for the special education students.
 According to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,
schools are required to include consideration for assistive technology
when developing a student’ s individualized education program.
 When proper communication is maintained between all concerned
parties, the student can better benefit from the many technological
aids available to them.

6. Examples of Special Education
Technologies
Touch Screens allow students to use
computer without using a mouse or
keyboard.
Switches can be used in place
of a mouse and can be
controlled using any part of the
body.

7. Adaptive K eyboards that
can use pictures or symbols in
place of letters.
Interactive W hiteboards
allow students to interact with
the board, adding graphics,
sound and video.

8. Assistive-W riting Programs
that complete words or
sentences started by a student.
E ye-Gaze T echnology allows
student to use a computer using
the movement of their eyes.

9. According to Michelle R. Davis. . .
 I was fascinated to learn of so many assistive technology products
available. While many of them are intended for students with special
needs, some could benefit a typical learner as well. I think that the
interactive whiteboard is very cool and could be captivating to audiences
of all ages.
 Special education teachers need to know what software is available in
their school system. There may be something that could assist a student
that they had not even considered.

10. Premises, P rinciples, and Processes for
Integrating T CH
E nology Into Instruction
 “ For some students with disabilities, technology is
necessary so that they can receive information, practice it,
and express what they know.”

11. Four Principles for Integrating
Technology Into E ducation
 Choose technology that aligns with the curriculum
outcomes, ensuring that it promotes learning.
 Match the students’ instructional needs appropriately
with the technology that is available.
 Utilize technology that will help the student blend with
their peers.
 Be prudent when choosing the technology to be used,
taking into consideration efficiency and cost-
effectiveness.

12. Use T CHto Integrate Technology
E
 Target the students’ needs and the learning
outcome.
 Examine the technology choices, then decide what
to use.
 Create opportunities to integrate technology with
other instructional activities.
 H andle the implementation, and monitor the impact
on the students’ learning.

13.  One article mentioned that, “ Technology used well in
schools can prepare students with disabilities for careers
that require some level of aptitude with technological
skills.” I found this interesting, having never before
considered all of the time a student spends using
technology that is necessary for his/her education as also
experience with that technology. When a student with
special needs is familiar with various assistive technology
items, it gives them knowledge and experience that they
may use later as a professional.

14. T Special W
he ays of H andhelds; T power of
he
technology to help special needs students
succeed.
B Daniel J Gulchak
y .
Handheld devices give students with special needs the
ability to access tools and data that they need anytime,
anywhere.
With handheld computers, students with special needs can :
-create essays
-create spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
-read an eBook
-take pictures and videos
-beam projects and assignments to peers or teachers

15. Handhelds can also help special
needs students by….
 helping students stay on task by self-monitoring.
 allowing students to self-correct their work.
 Using alarms to remind students to attend special
classes or to take medications.
 Using calendars to help students organize and recall
assignment instructions and due dates.

16.  Any student can benefit from using a handheld device to
help them organize their school work.
 Handheld devices could also make it easier for teachers to
give instructions, as well as reducing their workload of
grading homework.
 Handheld devices can empower special education students
by helping them to become more independent.

17. Conclusion:
 Technology is a very important tool students need to be
familiarized with early on in their education
 It is just as important that teachers are educated and
comfortable with the technology they are using
 There are many ways that computers can be used for
various types of learning and achieve multiple curriculum
goals
 Teachers can also use technology to become better
educators and share ideas