Numerous products were then reviewed and utilized in the science labs. Students with visual disabilities from Neely’s (2007) study found the most useful piece of equipment to be the magnification camera device known as Clarity (a camera mounted on a movable arm that captures the picture, magnifies the image, and is displayed on a computer monitor). Clarity was able to assist students with limited vision read small measurements or text on graduated cylinders or thermometers. However, it was found the Clarity is somewhat awkward and takes up much needed lab bench space.
Main, O’Rourke, Morris, and Dunjey (2016) completed a case study of 10 students with disabilities aged from 6-10. The case study used the Nintendo DS to explore how this type of mainstream technology could support the learning of and how it influenced levels of engagement of students with disabilities. The data were collected by interviews and standardized assessments. Main et al. (2016) indicated that students were positively engaged with the Nintendo DS. The teachers reported being able to use numerous strategies to support student engagement and achievement of student learning objectives using the Nintendo DS. Main et al. (2016) …show more content…
(2011) completed a second-order meta-analysis and validation study that reviewed the impact of technology on learning. This study encompassed 25 meta-analyses and 1,055 primary studies, which included 109,700 participants. The researchers compared traditional classrooms without technology to classrooms that are technology enhanced. The synthesis revealed a small to reasonable effect size favoring the utilization of technology. The analysis exposed that computer technology that aides in instruction has a slightly to higher average effect size than that of direct instruction technology applications (Tamim et al., 2011). Although over 40 years have passed since the beginning of technology in education research, the research will continue as technology
Main, O’Rourke, Morris, and Dunjey (2016) completed a case study of 10 students with disabilities aged from 6-10. The case study used the Nintendo DS to explore how this type of mainstream technology could support the learning of and how it influenced levels of engagement of students with disabilities. The data were collected by interviews and standardized assessments. Main et al. (2016) indicated that students were positively engaged with the Nintendo DS. The teachers reported being able to use numerous strategies to support student engagement and achievement of student learning objectives using the Nintendo DS. Main et al. (2016) …show more content…
(2011) completed a second-order meta-analysis and validation study that reviewed the impact of technology on learning. This study encompassed 25 meta-analyses and 1,055 primary studies, which included 109,700 participants. The researchers compared traditional classrooms without technology to classrooms that are technology enhanced. The synthesis revealed a small to reasonable effect size favoring the utilization of technology. The analysis exposed that computer technology that aides in instruction has a slightly to higher average effect size than that of direct instruction technology applications (Tamim et al., 2011). Although over 40 years have passed since the beginning of technology in education research, the research will continue as technology