Assistive Technology Resources
Using Computer Resources to Build Success and Confidence (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 2: Consolidation / FluencyStage 3: Literacy for Growth
Ages:
9-12
Grade Range:
4th 5th 6thFood Groups:
Primary: Classroom Tips
Secondary: Writing Processes & Strategies
Transcript
Technology and assistive technology is something that is very prominent in my classroom, and we often see technology as something that levels the playing field. I think that technology for students really is the playing field because for communication purposes, it is really catering to their strength and helping them become the communicators that we want them to be. For struggling learners who struggle to read and write and communicate their learning, speech detection programs like Dragon, programs that can read online material like Read and Write Gold or help with word prediction like Word Cue and Speed Cue, really help to assist the students in that communication piece and show their learning where otherwise they may not be able to demonstrate to the teacher what they've learned throughout the unit.
Related References
Forgrave, K. (2002). Assistive technology: Empowering students with learning disabilities. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 75(3), 122-126.
Activity Objective
The goal of Assistive Technology Resources: Using Computer Resources to Build Success and Confidence (Virtual Tour) is to promote literacy independence by providing students with resources to aid the processes of reading and writing.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Provide students with opportunities to practice using new computer software.
- Assistive technology is assistive and adaptive devices for people with disabilities.
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