Adaptive Technologies for Diverse Learners
Individually through this week's lesson I got to research all the different forms of adaptive technology that exists. It's amazing to see how students with all disabilities ranging from visual, auditory, physical, learning and beyond are able to be incorporated into a normal classroom through the use of technology. Through pervious lessons we saw the features of all these technologies including the smart board, text-to-speech, and other amazing technologies. But through individual research I got to see that these great technologies can really help people with disabilities keep up in the classroom. For example, the interactive features of the smart board allow students with visual impairments to be able to participate in these hands-on activities because visuals are often larger and contrast is better, allowing the to be able to see.
Through group presentations I got to specifically focus on how technology can help both english language learners as well as gifted students. For gifted student, using online drill practices and other learning softwares, accelerated students can move at their own pace to reduce boredom and the feeling on being unchallenged. The world of technology allows them to take their education into their own hands and explore the world of knowledge that it is out their and further research their interests. For english language learners, programs assistive technology such as rosetta stone, google translate and text-to-speech in order to increase reading comprehension, as well as exposure to the english language, grammar,etc. Using assistive technology accelerates a student's success in the classroom.
By looking at all the other Diigo bookmarks and annotations I got to see specific assistive technologies that can help a wide range of disabilities in a way I would have never thought of. For example, KinderKeyboard, enlarges a normal keyboard and makes it easier for students with motor and visual disabilities to use technology in class. I also learned that text-to-speech softwares aren't used only for those with visual disabilities but can also help the improvement of speech and reading comprehension for those with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
Through group presentations I got to specifically focus on how technology can help both english language learners as well as gifted students. For gifted student, using online drill practices and other learning softwares, accelerated students can move at their own pace to reduce boredom and the feeling on being unchallenged. The world of technology allows them to take their education into their own hands and explore the world of knowledge that it is out their and further research their interests. For english language learners, programs assistive technology such as rosetta stone, google translate and text-to-speech in order to increase reading comprehension, as well as exposure to the english language, grammar,etc. Using assistive technology accelerates a student's success in the classroom.
By looking at all the other Diigo bookmarks and annotations I got to see specific assistive technologies that can help a wide range of disabilities in a way I would have never thought of. For example, KinderKeyboard, enlarges a normal keyboard and makes it easier for students with motor and visual disabilities to use technology in class. I also learned that text-to-speech softwares aren't used only for those with visual disabilities but can also help the improvement of speech and reading comprehension for those with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
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