Developing Literacy Independence Through AT
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Blog Day 1
I just learned how to make a blog in my Assistive Technology class. The purpose of this blog will be to explore how assistive technology can be used to help students become more independent in the wonderful world of literacy.
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Who is responsible for AT at your school
They like me, they really really like me
Why Might Assistive Technology be Needed
Written Language
Reading
Math
Visual Processing
Auditory/Listening
Organizational Skills,Memory, Managing Personal Information, Time Management, Staying on Task
Some Examples of Assistive Technology
Word prediction
Large keypads
Large print transparencies
FM amplification devices
Pressure-sensitive paper
Personal data managers
Voice-activated day planners
Tape recorders, Mini pocket recorders
Headphones of Earplugs
Digital clocks, digital watches, talking watches
Beepers/buzzers
Graph Paper
Colour-coding
Index Cards
Highlighters
Many, many more!
Helpful Links
Kurzweil Educational Systems
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Bridges
Autism Today
Ability OnLine
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
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