Saturday, July 20, 2013

AT & Learning Disabilities


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 Much of the devices and example stories for the need for AT shared so far are for serious disabilities like communication, physical and functional needs of certain individuals in special education. 
A focus in this posting is that of the helpfulness and use of AT for learning disabilities.


“AT for Learning Disabilities focuses mainly on adapting, processing and output”


Some supports include:
  Word Processing Software
Software that prompts engagement (automatically)
Varied ways to format and represent information
Opportunities to correct and edit
Fun and Accessible! 


Low tech means of AT...

help students, and frankly EVERYONE stay organized

Post-its
Digital Timers
Graphic Organizers

Highlighters


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These objects are effective for good teachers to model and expose to students of all abilities!


High tech means of AT... 
typically more advance achievement needs
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2 comments:

  1. JamieLeeJuly 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I never considered highlighters and post-its as technology but they are. Great idea!

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  2. c_bart_2013July 24, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Courtney, I like how you have post-its as being a low tech device as well. I also mentioned this is my blog. I never put much thought into them, but after being in the classroom and researching different ways they can be incorporated into the classroom, they are great!

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