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-critically exploring information and communication technology to enhance…
-critically exploring information and communication technology to enhance teaching and learning
Students become frustrated with their AT because of tech glitches and internet lag
AT can present a challenges for teachers because of their comfort level with programs that students are using. They are unable to assist.
Long wait for assessments and AT prescriptions
Parents may worry that there may be a stigma attached to their child for using AT
Parents may also feel unable to assist at home because of their lack of understanding of the programs being used
With so many available applications, how is one to know all of them well enough to identify what may work best for each individual student, and know the application well enough to support the student through challenges and technical difficulty
Technology is always changing - previous years SEA tech was primarily iPads, shift to Gsuite
Eye Gaze - student can select an object , task or person by blinking or "dwelling" on it. This moves from teacher providing information or visual schedules to
student communicating
what they need.
Speech generating apps such asAAC apps: Proloquo2go, Let me Talk, Go Talk, etc.
Interactive Smartboard applications like Boardmaker Studio, Clicker 6 and SmartNotebook allow students to demonstrate understanding of concepts without verbal communication
Increased independence - students are able to demonstrate their knowledge independently using strategies that work for them
Increased confidence - as students are able to more independently demonstrate their knowledge, they meet more success which in turn builds confidence
Technology applications available to self regulation in 5 identified domains:
The Biological Domain
The Emotional Domain
The Cognitive Domain
The Social Domain
The Prosocial Domain
Reduced Frustration and Self Regulation
Benefits of Assistive Technology
ASET Ontario Conference Resources
Halton District School Board Monthly AT updates
Halton Learnstyle training
Training for teachers, students and parents through LearnStyle
Increased communication ability decreases problem behaviours
Universal design
Allows all students access to a variety of strategies - students waiting for AT will be able to access classroom technology
Reduces any perceived stigma around the use of AT
