Digital Access allows all people to have equal access to technology. The reality of digital access is that there are barriers for some individuals to reach this level. Different areas, economical differences and abilities all come into play. It is important to understand that not all individuals have the same access to technology at home or in school. Also some individuals use technology more than others. According to the Pew Research Center 73% of teens have access to a Smartphone. Technology is becoming more and more available to young people.
Assistive Technology is a method to give those with disabilities or special needs Digital Access. Assistive technology can be low, mid or high tech and technologies are improving each day. Assistive technology is giving all students a chance to be successful.
Check out the Pacer Center on YouTube or the web for more information and examples of specific Assistive technologies.
Assistive Technology is a method to give those with disabilities or special needs Digital Access. Assistive technology can be low, mid or high tech and technologies are improving each day. Assistive technology is giving all students a chance to be successful.
Check out the Pacer Center on YouTube or the web for more information and examples of specific Assistive technologies.
(Pacer, 2014)
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Assistive Technology Survey
The survey was taken by a random sample of educators in a Delaware school district. Teachers in all levels from grades K-12 participated in the survey. The sample population consisted of both special education, classroom teachers and related arts teachers.
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Survey Results
Results of the survey showed that the sample population believes that they understand what assistive technology is (72%) however only 7.69% of the sample use assistive technology often in their classroom. The same percentage of the sample said they often consider those needs when they plan a lesson. Surprisingly, only 7.69% said that assistive technology is a component of their students IEP. This result causes me to wonder if the sample population truly understands what assistive technology encompasses. Only 11.54% of the sample surveyed have received professional development on the subject. This leads on a 48%/ 52% regarding the question about their level of knowledge about the subject. The latter being those that have “some knowledge” about assistive technology. Based on the survey 96.16% percent of the sample population believe that they could benefit from additional training. The complete results of the survey are displayed below. |
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