Technology and Special Education

This next article is talking about assistive technology for students with special needs. This technology is different ways to help the students keep up with their classmates and to help those with special abilities to extend their learning beyond the standard curriculum. Some teachers have kids use software that will help them if they can not use the keyboard. He helps them with project and note taking. There are also things used called reading pens. These "pens" can scan a word or sentence and then it would be read out loud. It can also provide definitions. There are other devices used for those who are site-impaired such as larger screens and other things that enhance the computer screen. One of the teachers even recorded herself saying words and definitions so her class can hear the words if they may have problems reading. There are times however where assistive technology is not used. When it is not beneficial or may be distracting for the students.
I would use these technologies for my teaching in the classroom. I am glad that there are new technologies coming out that can assist teachers with their students that may need some extra help. I like the idea of the reading pens they are small and convenient for students to use. I still like the fact of just being able to use a microphone and record things for my students. It is good that teachers can now refer to other devices to help their students understand what they are learning and help those who may be behind others to keep up with their classmates and still learn the same material. To learn more about assistive technologies click on this link.