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Ok, M. W.
(2018). Use of ipads as assistive technology for students with
disabilities. TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve
Learning, 62(1), 95–102. Retrieved from
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1165420&site=eds-live
Summary
· According
to OK (2018) an Assistive Technology device is defined as “any item, piece of
equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf,
modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the
functional capabilities of people with disabilities.” (p. 1)
·
iPads
help students with limited speech improve their communication skills and
increase independent participation in school activities.
·
Customizing features of the iPad allow them to
be modified to adapt to the students’ physical and motor skills.
·
Not all students find iPad beneficial to their
education; therefore, they can leave the device and use what is best for them.
Assess
This article is written by a credible
author that is up to date. There is another viewpoint on this topic, and the
author does a nice job of letting it be known that iPads are not beneficial to
all students and that is okay.
Vancouver Public Schools (Producer) Ray, M. (2011, December 20). iPads Used by Students with Special Needs. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAr3CLxT-X0&feature=youtu.be
Summary
·
Software called Proloquo2go has been very
helpful to the Vancouver Public Schools special education department.
·
iPads have helped students with special needs
progress they are now able to communicate with their teachers even though they
maybe nonverbal.
·
Hearing the iPads talk have helped the
students to be able to pronounce full sentences.
Assess
The video up to
date and comes from a credible resource.
Reflection
I am convinced
that iPads are an essential tool to advancing the education and involvement of
special needs students in the classroom. The article provides great examples of
iPads helping kids with special needs overcome their setbacks to be able to
interact with educators as well as other students. The video provides evidence
that the students are able to adapt to these classroom tools to be able to be
more involved with the lessons. They also make a good point that not all
students with benefit from the same uses of the iPads.
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Hi Jena! I really like your blog post! iPads are an essential element in today's classroom and, as you mentioned, special needs students are able to overcome setbacks to connect with others. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blog post and agree that ipads are essential for some children and they can be used to meet the needs of different children. Your video was very informative and was a great example for how ipads are used in the classroom.
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