Assistive Technology
This video clip was very interesting and is very important to consider when becoming a teacher. When working with many students and all learning at different pastes, techniques, or having different needs to take into account. Keeping technology in mind may be a great benefit not only to the teacher but to all the students you would care for. Now a days everything is progressing at a faster paste. So finding something to fit your classroom needs is possible.
In the clip "Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams" explains the need for technology for children with special needs. There are students who also express how they would be without their equipment and how successful they are with it. Everyone deserves a chance to do what there heart desires and for these students a little technology goes a long way. Some are starting as young as preschool so they are exposed and get to find out what best works with there special needs. "Life can be extra-challenging... (Sheslow, 2011).
As a teacher making sure to place accommodations and modifications into my lesson plan will provide my students with special needs a chance to participate and enjoy my class. In the clip (Ellis, 2005) modifications were made to the tools students used such as instruments, wheel chairs, and computer sources. In my classroom when working with students with special needs I would have to find out what is the best way my student communicates when working on activities. His or her placement in the classroom and providing any additional tools he or she may need to complete the exercise with success. I would also keep in mind the task the student needs to complete. If it is appropriate in age, ability, and cognitively.
Personally I have not encountered any close friends or family who have used assistive technology yet. I have encountered wheelchairs that can be pushed. However when I am introduced to someone with the equipment I am more then willing to learn more about their needs and my role in assisting them further their education.
Works Cited
Ellis, A. (2005, February 2). Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/assistive-technology-enabling-dreams-video
Sheslow, D. (2011, November) What's life like for a special needs kid? Retrieved from
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