Use of graphics fro children with special needs

1. Use of Computer Graphics
for Individuals with Special
Needs
Ms. Rowely E. Encarnacion

7. the term graphic refers to a design or visual
image displayed on a variety of surfaces,
including canvas, paper, a wall, a sign, or a
computer monitor. They are created for the
purposes of entertainment, branding, or
providing information. (Computer Hope, 2019)

8. Technology is developing rapidly in the 21st century and
these developments are bringing many innovations in
education as well. The use of technology in education also
affects learning and teaching environments. It has been
suggested that with the use of graphics in education,
there is a significant increase in the attitudes and
academic achievements of the students in a positive
way.(Balagma et al., 2018)

9. • It is considered that the technologies that will
support the independent life of individuals who need
special education will be beneficial. These
technologies can be used in all areas of life, as well as
in the development, maintenance and enhancement
of the functional skills of the learners in the
classroom environment. (Balagma et al., 2018)

10. • For this reason, it is of utmost importance that
assistive technologies and computer and animation
technologies are included in the education process.
• When the materials are visualized through animation,
they become more concrete and narrative and
therefore individuals with special needs might easily
learn. (Balagma et al., 2018)

12. -combination of text, audio, still images, animation,
video and interactivity.
Examples:
Slideshow or Presentation Lecture Capture
Prezi Animation
Diagrams
Infographics

13. Lecture Capture

14. -Allows communication through word selection devices
or even devices using pictures and graphics.
Examples: Communication board, Communication
Books, Proloqou2go, Pocket Go-talk

15. Pocket Go-Talk
Proloquo2Go

16. • Enables a person with hearing impairment to make or
receive calls.
• TDD is attached to a telephone and resembles a small
keyboard with a screen to display the incoming and
outgoing messages. The person with HI can read the
conversation on the screen and can also print it out.

18. refers to addition of text to a visual display,
where the words that are spoken are seen as text.
• Captioned videos and television programs can help
deaf students to improve their vocabulary and
reading comprehension, promote deeper levels of
understanding of what is taught in the classroom.

20. • allows individual with hearing impairments to access
words as they are spoken.
• When captioning is used in educational settings, a
stenographer typically enters information as the
teacher talks and text is displayed on computer
monitor.

21. • Designed to enlarge any type of text or graphic
material.
• The text of graphic material is placed under the
camera lens on a sliding reading stand and image is
projected on the attached video.

23. In the age that we are living in, it is recommended for teachers and
other professionals of education to follow the trends in technology
and use tools of information technologies in education in an
effective way, for example in teaching process and presenting
lectures. Use of animation as one of the effective tools of
information technology in education has increased recently and it is
highly recommended to use animation to enhance learning of
individuals with special needs in addition to individuals with typical
development.

24. References:
• Basak Baglama, Yucehan Yucesoy, and Ahmet Yikmis, 2018 (TEM
Journal)
• Ted S. Hasselbring and Candyce H. Willaiam Glaser, 2000
(www.futurechildren.org)