4. When people think about integrating technology in the curriculum, they automatically assume desktop computers. Some students’ have an assistive communication device.
5. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Assistive technology can include mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs, as well as hardware, software, and peripherals that assist people with disabilities in accessing computers or other information technologies. University of Washington, Initials. (2002). The national center on accessible information technology in education. Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/accessit/articles?109
6. Types of Assistive Technology Alternative keyboards BoardMaker Pro Touch Screens Microphones Smart Scan Pro Cheap Talk
8. “Technology can also help students develop cooperative learning relationships, enabling them to work together while researching topics and creating presentations (Meansast, 1997).
9. At-risk Learners Benefit from Technology decreases the child feeling overwhelmed develop cooperative learning relationships school is their way of learning about computer usage graded on their ability to complete a complex task rather than answering multiple choice test questions
10. Food for Thought: Every lesson does not have to be filled with technology Only used to “Enhance” lesson
