Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Assistive Devices

So many devices currently exist for assistive technology and are rarely heard of.  I was lucky enough to be presented information about various devices tonight and couldn't believe how exciting some of them were.  And how simple!  I learned about foot switches - an incredibly versatile assistive device used by students and adults with and without special needs.  Audio Books - A great way to integrate reading, model fluency, and engage learners in a classroom.  This too being so versatile as many people gravitate towards audio books for longer commutes or forms of travel.  Tablets - An underappreciated device!  I never realized so many incredible communication and other apps existed!  Also, I took their size for granted.  I learned other communication devices can weigh upwards of 10 pounds... how are students supposed to manage that!  So many incredible forms of technology are just waiting for us to enhance the everyday lives of our students.  It's up to us as educators to continue to share, learn, and teach one another!
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  1. UnknownOctober 13, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I agree 100% Meghan. Without learning from one another, we will not have access to as much information and data that we need to reach out to our students, especially our struggling learners who need our help the most. They rely on us to lead the way and show them all that's out there. By gaining knowledge and some insight to new ways of doing things and communicating, we can ultimately set our students up for success for the rest of their life!!!!!!

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  2. UnknownOctober 16, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Meghan, I love the last sentence in this post. It is essential that as teachers we learn, share, and teach one another. This allows us to grow and reflect on our current practices and improve. When I was researching the tablet, I couldn't wait to share with you and the rest of the class my findings. I currently have an iPad and was unaware of all of the cool ways it could be used for assistive technology in special education! Not to mention the endless apps that can be downloaded!

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