2. TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Good Technology Integration isn’t about using the fanciest tool, it’s
about being aware of the range of options and picking the right
strategy or strategies for the lesson at hand (Terada, 2020).
3. WHY IS TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS IMPORTANT TO
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND STUDENTS?
• Empowerment
• Collaborative and Innovative Space for Students
• Personalized Learning
• Increase Self Esteem in Special Education Students.
4. HOW HAS TECHNOLOGY CHANGED
EDUCATION?
• Advanced Techniques and Tools
• Speed of Learning
• Educational Material
5. INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY USING DISTANCE
LEARNING
• Multi-Media (Why do we need multi-media?)
• Types of Multi-Media (PowerPoint Presentations, Audio Presentations,
Video Presentations)
• Effect of Multi-Media Technology for Special Education
6. TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY THAT IMPROVE STUDENT
LEARNING IN A SPECIAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
• Educational Games – Encourages Collaboration
• Student Laptops and Tablets – Assist students who have handicaps
The use of audio and how it helps students with
disabilities.
• Promethean Boards – The use of Promethean Boards in the classroom
7. TYPES OF MULTI-MEDIA USED IN
CLASSROOMS TODAY
• PowerPoint Presentations-
• Document Camera-
• Video Presentations (You Tube, FlipGrid, )
8. ADDITIONAL TYPES OF MULTIMEDIA USED IN
CLASSROOMS
• Educational Apps:
Teachers can use educational apps to modify the curriculum and
specialize the curriculum to meet the specific needs of their special
education students.
For example, iReady is an educational app used in many schools.
Teachers can modify student assignments to meet their specific needs.
9. ADDITIONAL TYPES OF MULTIMEDIA USED IN
CLASSROOMS
VIDEOCONFERENCES/INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
• Videoconferencing allow students to virtually connect with other
students in different geographic locations.
• Students are exposed to new cultures and experiences.
• Teachers can use interactive display to share content.
• Text to Speech
10. CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING STUDENT
ACCESS
• Classroom Conditions – Do all special education students have access
to technology.
• Classroom Conditions – Arrangement of Room
• Budget – Does the school have enough funding?
11. A CLASSROOM RICH IN TECHNOLOGY IS AN
EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM.
Many individuals with disabilities are never exposed to new affordable
products that could help them succeed in life (Green, 2018). There are
many forms of technology to choose from. Classrooms should be rich in
technology and have various types of technology available to meet the
needs of their special education students.
12. REFERENCES
Nieves, K. Using Technology to empower students with special needs.
(2016). Retrieved from
https://www.edutopia.org/article/empowering-special-education-students
-technology-kathryn-nieves
Terada, Y. A Powerful model for understanding good tech integration.
(2020). Retrieved from
https://www.edutopia.org/article/powerful-model-understanding-good-tech
-integration
Green, Joan. (2018). Assistive technology in special education: Resources
to support literacy, communication, and learning differences. 3rd
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Waco, TX:Prufrock Press
