Introduction to AT PDF
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Dr. Naheed Abdulrahim
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This presentation introduces assistive technology (AT) and its importance for students with disabilities. It explores the difference between assistive technology and instructional technology, and highlights IDEA's (2004) definition of AT. The presentation also emphasizes the use of AT in supporting individual participation in the learning environment, enabling students to benefit from the general education curriculum, and increasing access to extracurricular activities. It also covers areas like handwriting, spelling, reading, math.
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES DR. NAHEED ABDULRAHIM TABLE TALK What do you know about assistive technology? What is your experience with assistive technology? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETW...
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES DR. NAHEED ABDULRAHIM TABLE TALK What do you know about assistive technology? What is your experience with assistive technology? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (IT)? ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) is used to meet the needs of individual students (e.g., screen magnification software, word prediction software) INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (IT) is technology that supports the whole classroom instruction and assessment (e.g., Kahoot, smartboards) WHAT DOES IDEA (2004) SAY ABOUT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) says that assistive technology includes: “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 a child with a disability.” AMBASSADORS PRESENT AND PAST OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Haben Girma Stephen Hawking STEPHEN HAWKING USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Professor Stephen Hawking H HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WHY USE ASSISTIVE TECH- NOLOGY? It supports individual’s participation in the learning environment WHY IS AT It is a tool to help the student benefit NECESSARY from the general education curriculum ? and access extracurricular activities It increases individual’s opportunities for education social interactions meaningful employment AT AND UDL Federal Definition of Assistive Technology What does ‘functional’ capability mean? COPYRIGHT © 2024 BY PLURAL PUBLISHING, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. AREAS TO CONSIDER INCLUDE Handwriting Spelling Reading Math Written Expression Daily organization Communication Mobility Seating/positioning AREAS TO Vision CONSIDER Self-Care Levels of Independence CONTINUED Cognitive processing TABLE TALK What are some items that you have in your home that could assist someone with a disability? Reach something Keep from slipping (individual or an item) Identify something (vision loss) Communicate Etc. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS BECOMING UBIQUITOUS REMEDIATE VS. COMPENSATE Remediation: Reteach Alternative strategies Break tasks down Reduce the amount of work One-on-one instruction Additional Practice Compensation: Goal: Functional Performance 2024 PARIS PARALY MPIC GAMES BRAZILIAN GABRIEL ARAUJO WINS GOLD IN 100M BACKSTROKE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP OF NEBRASKA (ATP) LET’S PADLET! Use the following link to participate in the Padlet activity by answering the following question: https://padlet.com/nalakber/AT Can you envisage a new assistive technology tool that would be useful to students with disabilities in the classrooms of today and tomorrow? THANK YOU
