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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology. Andy Flick, Ryan Gilliland, Taylor Moyer EDTL 2300. assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology Andy Flick, Ryan Gilliland, Taylor Moyer EDTL 2300

  2. assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities. • Promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing Image from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  3. Video - • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB9pKkZoJDc

  4. Types of Assistive Technology Intel Reader IRISPen Express 6 Images from Data Impressions A DI Technology Group INC. Co.

  5. Assistive Technology Continued • What are some ways you think you could use a cell phone in the classroom? Miller McCune . Com

  6. Types of Assistive Technology Video about types http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2G1U6U3zh8

  7. Aspects of how assistive technology can help • Hearing Assistance • Vision Assistance • Computer Adaptations • Basic Devices • Online Dictionaries

  8. Types of assistive technology in the classroom • Braille Note-Takers and Printers • Digital Audio Readers • Portable Communication Device • Special Keyboards • Page Turners

  9. Newest Forms of assistive Technology • IPad • IPhone 4 • Personal Frequency Modulation Systems • Infrared Systems

  10. Technology for visually impaired • E-book Readers • Copyreader • Adjustable Task Lap • Fusers Produce Tactile Materials

  11. Importance of using these correctly • Improper use of these technologies • Keeping an eye on the students to avoid problems • Consequences to keep students on task

  12. Affordability of these technologies • Although not all are inexpensive, there are some that are affordable • Importance of finding inexpensive items that can still be used in a lesson plan • Possible forms of technology that a student may already have

  13. Back up plan • Problems may arise while using this technology • It is important to always have a back up plan incase these problems arise • Do not simply rely on technology

  14. Other benefits • Students become more motivated • Much faster than previous methods • Easily capable of staying organized

  15. References • Sze, S. (2004). A literature review: an investigation of various types of assistive technology (AT). • Choi, Y. (2011). Managing Input during assistive technology product design. Assistive Technology, 23(2), 65-75. • Puckett, K. (2006). An assistive technology toolkit: type II applications for students with mild disabilities. Computers In The Schools, 22(3-4), 107-117

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