Title: Technology and an exceptionality (cognitive, affective or psychomotor)Authors: Jarita Taylor and Shannon SchwarzDate: June 10, 2018Section: 51As we all know and most have experienced, technology has improved immensely over the past decade. Along with technological advances and the use of technology increasing, so has the number of students with exceptionalities. “According to the National Education Association (NEA), the number of U.S. students enrolled in special education programs has risen 30 percent over the past 10 years.” (Neese, 2016) We hardly want to buy a computer or phone today, because we know there is going to be a better one come out tomorrow! We can be thankful for the numerous improvements, especially if you or someone
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Some different forms of assistive technology include Text To Speech (TTS), graphic organizers, assistive learning systems, and even proofreading software. With TTS, the technology works by scanning the document and then reading the text aloud. This software helps students who have difficulties reading standard print; these students may have a visual impairment disability, a learning disability or another physical condition that impedes the ability to read. Assistive learning systems are helpful to students who have hearing loss or have auditory learning disabilities. “Assistive listening systems can be used to enhance the reach and effectiveness of hearing aids and cochlear implants, or by children who do not need those tools but still need help hearing. Assistive listening systems use a microphone, a type of transmission technology and a device for capturing and bringing the sound to the ear.” (Neese, 2016) Proofreading software is another form of assistive technology that helps students with dyslexia. This technology goes above the proofreading features that are found in the typical word processing system; it searches out words that are frequently misspelled by people who suffer from dyslexia. (Young, 2018)There are several other technological accommodations that can be made for students with disabilities. An accommodation that is convenient for all students would be to record and provide the lesson online. The teacher can be done either via video or audio only. Both are relatively easy to do, and with devices that are relatively easy to find. Ipads and smartphones have the capability to record both audio and video and can easily be uploaded for students to review online. Class assignments and syllabus can be provided in electronic format, so that it is easily transferred or enlarged. Handouts can be
Some different forms of assistive technology include Text To Speech (TTS), graphic organizers, assistive learning systems, and even proofreading software. With TTS, the technology works by scanning the document and then reading the text aloud. This software helps students who have difficulties reading standard print; these students may have a visual impairment disability, a learning disability or another physical condition that impedes the ability to read. Assistive learning systems are helpful to students who have hearing loss or have auditory learning disabilities. “Assistive listening systems can be used to enhance the reach and effectiveness of hearing aids and cochlear implants, or by children who do not need those tools but still need help hearing. Assistive listening systems use a microphone, a type of transmission technology and a device for capturing and bringing the sound to the ear.” (Neese, 2016) Proofreading software is another form of assistive technology that helps students with dyslexia. This technology goes above the proofreading features that are found in the typical word processing system; it searches out words that are frequently misspelled by people who suffer from dyslexia. (Young, 2018)There are several other technological accommodations that can be made for students with disabilities. An accommodation that is convenient for all students would be to record and provide the lesson online. The teacher can be done either via video or audio only. Both are relatively easy to do, and with devices that are relatively easy to find. Ipads and smartphones have the capability to record both audio and video and can easily be uploaded for students to review online. Class assignments and syllabus can be provided in electronic format, so that it is easily transferred or enlarged. Handouts can be