Adaptive &Assistive

Technology

Megan Hoopes-MyersBoise State University

EDTECH 541Summer 2011

Technology Integration Strategies* For individuals with mild cognitive difficulties:

◦ Reading: Use reading skill software, text-to-speech products, interactive storybooks

◦ Writing: Use voice recognition software and word prediction software

◦ Mathematics: Use graphing software, drills, games, and tutorials

For individuals with moderate to severe cognitive difficulties:◦ Software helps teach/reinforce functional skills◦ Videos enhance acquisition, maintenance, and

transfer of function and community-based behaviors

Students with Cognitive Difficulties

*Table 15.1 on page 413Resource: Doering, A. H. & Roblyer, M. D. (2010). Integrating Education Technology into Teaching. United States of America: Allyn & Bacon.

Understanding Math

This software is perfect for students having trouble with whole numbers and integers, measurement, geometry, fractions, graphing, percents, equations, probability, algebra, and exponents.

Student support sheets are provided for each topic.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Students with Cognitive Difficulties

Measure-Matic This software is perfect for students having trouble relating fractions with decimals and English to Metric Conversions.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Students with Cognitive Difficulties

Technology Integration Strategies* Provide alternative methods of accessing

keyboard, mouse, and/or monitor. Determine the best placement of adaptive

technologies, and provide training to ensure the student is able to operate it independently.

Monitor function to ensure maximum level of participation is obtained without undue physical demands.

Students with Physical Difficulties

*Table 15.1 on page 413Resource: Doering, A. H. & Roblyer, M. D. (2010). Integrating Education Technology into Teaching. United States of America: Allyn & Bacon.

Discover Screen Full keyboard and mouse functions on the computer screen

Students with physical disabilities can use popular reading and writing software.

Great for technology-based mathematics projects.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Students with Physical Difficulties

EmPower Program This software provides students with physical difficulties the tools to write equations and construct graphs.

A great tool for secondary mathematics classes.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Students with Physical Difficulties

Technology Integration Strategies* For individuals who are blind:

◦ Use canes and sensor technologies to assist movement.

◦ Use test-to-Braille converters.◦ Use screenreaders.

For individuals who are visually impaired:◦ Use closed-circuit television (CCTV) magnification

systems◦ Use built-in computer screen magnification control

panels. For individuals who are hearing impaired:

◦ Use FM amplification system (assistive listening devices)

Students with Sensory Difficulties

*Table 15.1 on page 413Resource: Doering, A. H. & Roblyer, M. D. (2010). Integrating Education Technology into Teaching. United States of America: Allyn & Bacon.

Talking Calculator A great tool for visually impaired students

Built-in speech synthesizer that reads aloud each number, symbol, or operation key

Vocalizes the answer to the problem

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Students with Sensory Difficulties

Tiger Braille Math This software easily converts text and math equations into Braille math.

Equations will appear in both Braille math and ink allowing both blind and sighted readers to follow along.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Students with Sensory Difficulties

Technology Integration Strategies* Locate software and websites that provide

powerful and motivating opportunities to engage in learning activities.

Utilize electronic quizzes and other instructional materials that provide immediate feedback on performance.

At-Risk Students

*Table 15.1 on page 413Resource: Doering, A. H. & Roblyer, M. D. (2010). Integrating Education Technology into Teaching. United States of America: Allyn & Bacon.

Math Motivation This websites

provides motivation for students by providing helpful math videos and lessons.

There are many real world problems making the math connections come alive for the students.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for At-Risk Students

Math A+ This iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad app is a fun game that allows students to practice basic math skills that are needed in all levels of mathematics.

There are interactive games presenting math problems of three difficulty levels.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for At-Risk Students

Technology Integration Strategies* Locate starting point web pages to launch

them into content with appropriate challenges.

Provide tools for engaging in self-directed research.

Provide tools such as multimedia presentations, web page design, and electronic portfolios to document learning experiences.

Gifted & Talented Students

*Table 15.1 on page 413Resource: Doering, A. H. & Roblyer, M. D. (2010). Integrating Education Technology into Teaching. United States of America: Allyn & Bacon.

Art of Problem Solving A website that offers gifted students a great challenge.

Higher-order thinking skills are tested through accelerated books, online classes, an online community, and an online learning system, Alcumus.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Gifted & Talented Students

IXL – Math This interactive site provides students with all of the 8th grade math skills.

Students can complete questions within each skill set.

The question’s difficulty level increases as the student improves.

Technology-Enhanced Strategy for Gifted & Talented Students