Homework: Blog: Assessing for Development, Emerging Knowledge, Intervention, and Modification: Using Assistive Technology
Consider that learning disabilities can be mild to severe, but there is no doubt that learning is hindered when appropriate measures are not taken to support learning. As technology improves, so does instruction and support for learners via technology, including assistive technology.
The rapid increase in use of technology in learning environments for enrichment, support, and remediation is staggering. Educators are sometimes at a loss as to which are best, and often the information on applications may be missing, or worse, misleading. How do educators decide what is best for their students? In this Homework, you will have the opportunity to examine two supportive technologies and two assistive technologies that you might consider using in your own learning environment.
To prepare:
1) Review the Learning Resources of this module.
2) Then, research assistive technology and how it can be used in the learning environment.
3) Use the Nielsen article from the required readings and research on your own to identify two assistive technologies and two supportive applications for early childhood that could be used in the learning environment.
Task
Post the following in your Blog:
1) Write a brief introduction on the importance of modifying and using assistive/supportive technology.
2) Based on the two assistive and supportive technologies you have identified, explain the areas (i.e., development or content knowledge) the technology can be used for, the age of the student it is appropriate for, and what it does to support learning.
3) Note if the assistive technology is culturally responsive. Explain why or why not. How would you determine if these assessments were effective?
4) Finally, note any issues that the use of the technology might have.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.