2. According to Roblyer an Doering (2013)
cognitive difficulties are disabilities such as
cognitive disabilities, developmental
disabilities or mental retardation.
These are considered to be the most
prevalent disabilities. Cognitive disabilities
include intellectual ability, attention deficits,
memory and thinking skills. Academic and
social-emotional disabilities are also found in
this category.
3. Dragon Dictation is a Speak to text application that allows
students with cognitive disabilities to speak what they
would like to be written. This allows students to complete
difficult writing assignments along with other students. It
is a great way for them to communicate what they have
learned to the instructor.
“For students who
are unable to write
by hand, who have
illegible handwriting,
or who find
handwriting extremely
tedious, voice
recognition
software…may be an
option” (Roblyer &
Doering, 2013, p. 407).
4. Notability is an app that allows students to take notes on documents,
allows for adding sketches to PDF or graphics. Notability also has an
audio recording feature for auditory learners, photo capability and it
coordinates with sharing platforms like Google Drive and Dropbox. This
allows students to receive hard copies of notes, but still be able to add in
some of their own thoughts via pictures or audio.
“Educators planning
for the needs of
students with mild
disabilities often use
productivity software
as well as other
software materials
and online resources
that can be used
with many low-
5. Physical disabilities affect a person’s
mobility and agility. People with
physical disabilities often have a hard
time performing even the most basic
physical movements. This often makes
working in the kitchen difficult.
Fortunately new technologies are
making it possible to overcome this
obstacle.
6. Thomas Steady arm is a device that is securely attached to
an arm to help steady tremors. This device helps students
with weakness or tremors to feed him/herself, write, turn
pages and other daily tasks.
“The goal is to
identify appropriate
tools for access and
control that will
allow the individual
to function across
environments:
home, school,
community, and
eventually work”
(Roblyer & Doering,
2013, p. 408).
7. Clamp-on vegetable peelers were designed for
individuals who only have one arm, or who have limited
grasping abilities. It claps on to the counter and allows
the person using it to effectively and efficiently peel
various vegetables.
Image retrieved from
http://www.berktree.com/clamp-on-vegetable-peeler-model-aa5208.html
8. “Sensory disabilities involve impairments
associated with the loss of hearing or vision”
(Roblyer & Doering, 2013, p. 409).
Blind = loss of all sight
Partially sighted = some loss of sight
Deaf = loss of all hearing
Hearing impaired = some loss of hearing
9. Low Vision Chef is a website with kitchen tools for
people who struggle with vision. Items such as braille
measuring cups can be found here. This enables
people who cannot see to be able to measure
accurately and be successful in the kitchen.
Image retrieved from
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/CUPS-
SPOONS.html
10. Image retrieved from
http://www.maxiaids.com
Talking Thermometers allow for students with
vision impairments the ability to push a button and
hear the current temperature of the food. This
allows students to cook food to perfection along
side their hearing friends. It fosters independent
living.
11. At-risk students are considered to be
those students who are at risk of failing
out of the school system. “When used
effectively, technology fosters students’
participation and sense of engagement
in learning” (Hancock, 1993). When
students are engaged in learning, it
lowers the risk of failing.
12. Remind is a free program that allows teachers to
safely communicate to students and parents. Teachers
can send reminders to students who have difficulty
remembering to do things. By reminding them, they
are able to feel more successful in the classroom which
lowers the risk of failing.
13. The Speak it! app found
in the iTunes library is an app
that allows students to
highlight text and have it read
to them. It can read
instructions, emails, news,
documents, and more. Many
students struggle with
reading. However, by
overcoming that obstacle with
a text to voice app, students
can still learn and be active
participants in their education.
14. “Students, children, or youth who give
evidence of high achievement capability in
areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic,
or leadership capacity, or in specific
academic fields, and who need services
and activities not ordinarily provided by the
school in order to fully develop those
capabilities”
(No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title IX, Part A, Section 9101(22);
U.S. Department of Education, 2004) (as cited in Roblyer and Doering,
2013).
15. Weebly is a free website design program available to all.
This type of program is great for Gifted and Talented
students because it allows them to be creative and
showcase their knowledge. It also includes a blog format
for students to interact with peers on the things they are
writing.
16. Interactive websites allow GT students the opportunity to expand
their knowledge outside of class room experiences. The Flavor
Connection is an example of one such website. This website shows a
chart of different foods and shows how their flavor compounds correlate.
Food scientists claim that foods that normally would not be combined
together will taste great together as long as they share enough food
compounds. GT students could analyze this chart and then experiment
on their own by combining different and unusual food products to test the
theory. They could then present their inventions to the class.
17. References
Hancock, V.E. (1993). Trends: Technology/the at-risk student.
Educational Leadership, 50 (4). Retrieved from
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/dec92/v
ol5 0/num04/The_At-Risk_Student.aspx
Roblyer, M. D. & Doering, A. H. (2013). Integrating Educational
Technology into Teaching (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Education.
