RP & SE 300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Assistive Technology, Educational Technology, Microsoft Powerpoint
11 Oct 2016
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Technology is part of all student"s lives. Educational technology: technology used for educational purposes such as learning and teaching. Technology of teaching: devoid of tools or devices. Medical technology: devices used to support students and monitor medical condition: cochlear implants. Productivity technology: help educators and students create products efficiently and effectively: powerpoint. Information technology: tools that provide resources and access to information. Instructional technology: hardware and software designed to support effective instruction to increase student learning: smartboards. Assistive technology: tools and devices that support students with disabilities to access materials, increase independence, and experience improved quality of life: text-to-speech, wheelchair. Assistive technology device: any item, piece of equipment, or product system that increases, maintains, or improves functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology services: any service that directly assists an individual in selection, acquisition, or use of assistive technology device.
