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by Deanna Cole - Saturday, 2 November 2019, 12:33 PM

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Assistive technology are tools that allow individuals with special challenges to be able to learn, develop and participate despite the challenge they by face. Challenges can be based on physical or mental impairments of conditions. Assistive technologies are tools designed to allow people to participate in areas they would no be able to given the conditions they face.

 

As a teacher we must be able to identify and appreciate such challenges within our students and be able to assist by introducing and executing the use of the assistive technology that is most applicable to the specific challenge at hand.

 

For example a child that has a hearing problem can be assisted with hearing aids that allow him or her to be fully able to participate in the class room by using the hearing aid. Children that are blind may be able to be very productive by using special keyboards designed with brail to allow them to communicate effectively.

 

Assistive technology is not only used in the classroom but is increasingly used by adults in society. These technologies are important as we have a responsibility to allow all members in our communities and schools to be able to learn and develop as productive members of society. In assisting children with assistive tools we also help all children understand the need and use of assistitive technologies as a part of modern society.

 

 

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EDTK2030 Information and Communication Technologies in Education - Unit 6: Assistive Technologies in Education UWI, Mona Open Campus