enhancing general curriculum through assistive technology
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Enhancing General Curriculum Through Assistive Technology
A PowerPoint OverviewArtevia Murphy Parler
ET 735
Introduction The importance of assistive technology
in education Creating freedom and independence
for students with disabilities Benefits of Assistive Technology Additional Resources
History of AT DeWitt’s dealings with AT Background of AT Removing Barriers with Technology
Ensuring Equal Access The challenges of developing effective
AT AT for Mild Disabilities AT for Sensory Impairments AT for Severe/Multiple Disabilities
Computer Technology Word Processing Software Word Prediction Communication Technologies Hyperlinks and Multimedia
Environments
Communication Technology Speech and Language Disorders Hearing Disorders Visual Impairments
Studies and Research Two major approaches are discussed in
the research article 1st approach-Computer Assisted
Instruction 2nd approach- Speech Feedback
Conclusion Transformation of Technology Definition of “disability” changes
continuously Updating Educators More Research Needed