1. Assistive Technology: A Means of Reaching All Learners Presented By Katherine Lea June 16, 2011
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3. What kind of assistive technology can help my students with ADHD? Touchscreen Monitor Systems: all for hands-on interaction. Tablet PC: allow for movement and travel within the classroom. Web Tools: such as Inspiration, Kidspiration, and Draftbuilder are an easy way for students to keep information organized and stay focused. Paper Based Computer Pens (smart pens): allow students to record lecture and refer to it while reviewing notes.
4. What kind of assistive technology can help my students with auditory disabilities? Personal Frequency Modulation Systems: allows teachers to broadcast their voices through microphones that are heard by students on special frequencies. Induction Loops : Allows teachers to create an electromagnetic current while speaking that can be heard through the hearing aid. One to One Communicators: A microphone that amplifies the speaker’s voice and delivers it directly to the students hearing aid.
5. What kind of assistive technology can help students with autism? Video Taping : helps promote appropriate social skills and language comprehension skills. Daily Computer Use: Has been useful for decreasing behavior problems, need for self-stimulation, and increase attention span. Touch Window Computers : allow students to interact with and navigate computer.
6. Where did Mrs. Lea get all this great info and how can I find out more? http :// www.techmatrix.org/Home http://www.specialed.us / http:// www.ericdigests.org/2003-1/assistive.htm http://www.gpat.org/resources.aspx?PageReq=GPATImpp
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