The document discusses the advantages of using technology in special education classrooms, emphasizing its ability to cater to different learning styles and keep students engaged. It explains assistive technology (AT) as devices that enhance the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, providing examples for vision and hearing impairments, as well as tools for communication and learning. The document concludes with resources for further information on assistive technology.

1. Technology in the SpEd Classroom Presented by Winni Cabrera ED 480 NMC Fall 09 Mr. John Jenkins

2. Advantages on use of technology in the SpEd classroom: Provides different mediums for students of different learning styles. Can be used in different content areas. Provides a quick means of acquiring information. Allows students to work together. Keeps students actively engaged. Provides real world experiences. Allows students to be independent and productive in the classroom. Makes general education content and instruction accessible for students to be successful in full inclusion.

3. What is Assistive Technology (AT)? Assistive Technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Assistive Technology devices can be anything from a simple tool with no moving parts to a sophisticated mechanical/electronic system.

4. Technology to aid vision impairments Overhead projectors Elmo Projectors Increasing text size on computer

5. AT for Vision Handheld magnifiers Portable video magnifiers Desktop video magnifiers Braille embossers Scanner/Readers Computer Program readers LOOK for more devices

6. AT for Hearing Impaired Hearing aids Sound amplification systems TDD/TTY Click HEAR for more

7. AT for Communication Picture Communication Word prediction software Pocket communicators More communication devices

8. AT for Learning Reading pens Audio book Talking Word Processors SOLO Suite LEARN more here

9. AT for Mobility Voice Recognition Software Touch screens Head pointers On-screen keyboard MOVE to page for more

10. AT helps students with disabilities learn independently and provides opportunities for them to become successful learners.

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12. Resources http://www.slideshare.net/tsubono4life/ed480powerpointspecial-education-1177016 http://www.enablemart.com Clip art from www.google.com http://www.readingpen.com/ http://www.donjohnston.com/products/solo/ http://www.axistive.com/assistive-technology-for-hearing-impaired-students.html http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm