Assistive TechnologyMarivel Rivera Garcia
By:
Marivel
Garcia
The Master Technology
Teacher knows how to implement
and assess technology-enhanced
instruction to meet the diverse
needs and abilities of all students.
Competency 008
The Master Technology Teacher
demonstrates knowledge of assistive technology as defined
by the state and federal regulations.
Competency 008: E
The United States Department of
Education defines Assistive Technology as any item, piece of
equipment, or product system,
modified or customized that is used to increase,
maintain or improve the functional
capabilities of a child with a disability.
What is Assistive technology?
What is IDEA?
IDEA is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a
federal law that assures students with disabilities
receive free appropriate public
education in the least restrictive
environment.
The Master Technology
Teacher recognizes that technology may
be assistive, instructional or both, depending on a student’s
instructional and developmental
needs.
Competency 008: F
In education, instructional technology
is “the theory and
practice of design,development,
utilization, management,
and evaluation of processes and
resources for learning”
What is Instructional Technology?
Different Types of Needs:Visual:
Auditory:Physical Needs:Language and
Communication:Learning Disability:
Competency 008: G
The Master Technology Teacher knows that decisions about Assistive
Technology (AT) for students are required by law to be made by the
Admission,Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
Committee or Section 504 Committee.
AR
D P
RO
CES
S:
• INITIAL ASSESSMENT
• ELEGIBILITY• COMPETENCIES• GOALS/
OBJECTIVES• SERVICE
NEEDED• DURATION OF
SERVICES• PROGRESS
MEASURED• ANNUAL • REVIEW
The Master Technology Teacher makes decisions to
provide students with an enhanced learning experience
according to their IEP in order to meet their individual
needs and abilities in the classroom.
Resources:
http://www.google.com/search?q=assistive+technology
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/ardguide/
http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/
http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae/node/2839
Quote: International Business Machines 1991 training manual.
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