Assistive Technology (AT) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) by Jenna Askeland

jaskeland8 — 2025-02-26 20:34:29 UTC

Effective instruction towards learning preferences and readiness of the learner.

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Responds to the needs of the students.

jaskeland8 — 2025-02-26 20:37:24 UTC

DI means routines and proedures instead of an unstructured classroom or mixing up groups instead of labelling groups or the saem groups all the time.

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Any item or equipment that can increase or imporve students capabilities with any disability.

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AT helps with inclusion, take away the barrier, and helps the student learn the easiest way they can.

jaskeland8 — 2025-02-26 20:39:16 UTC

Students AT will improve/evolve over time as they get older and schoolwork increases.

Enhancing Accessibility:

rgordon4_6 — 2025-03-01 16:37:10 UTC

Speech recognition software helps students with mobility impairments input text using their voice. Screen readers and Braille displays assist visually impaired students by converting text to speech or Braille. Text-to-speech software also supports those with visual impairments or dyslexia by reading text aloud.

Source:

https://equidox.co/blog/what-is-assistive-technology-screen-readers-and-other-tools/

Supporting Communication:

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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices support students with speech impairments by providing tools for expressing themselves, such as speech-generating devices and communication boards. Sign language apps also enhance communication by helping students learn and use sign language effectively. These technologies empower students with communication challenges to engage more fully in learning and social interactions.

Source:

https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/augmentative-and-alternative-communication/?srsltid=AfmBOoooCokK1ORoE4TRWT6lVyvoPdIbJ-hSxz3dZT8tAwXqgaGFUfNm

Promoting Independence:

rgordon4_6 — 2025-03-01 16:42:09 UTC

Smart pens and note-taking apps assist students with motor skill difficulties by making writing and organization easier. Eye-tracking technology enables students with limited mobility to navigate digital content using only their eyes. At the same time, voice-controlled devices provide hands-free interaction, allowing greater independence in learning and communication.

Source:

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/assistive-technology-note-taking

Content - what students learn

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Teachers modify curriculum materials to match student readiness levels.

Source:

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-examples-download/#:~:text=Differentiated%20instruction%20strategies%20adapt%20teaching,students%20in%20today's%20diverse%20classroom.

Process - how students learn

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Teachers use a variety of teaching methods to help students learn. Some examples include hands-on activities, visual aids, and group work.

Source:

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/teaching-strategies/

Product - how students demonstrate learning

rgordon4_6 — 2025-03-01 16:45:20 UTC

An aspect of being a teacher is allowing your students to showcase learning differently. Some ways include essays, presentations, and videos.

Source:

https://www.edglossary.org/demonstration-of-learning/

Screen Readers

oliviasofia — 2025-03-01 17:28:25 UTC

If students struggle to use computers due to vision impairment, teachers can implement AT by providing screen readers. Teachers can provide screen readers to help students interact with digital content by implementing ways to access it through audio or touch. Educators should work on teaching listening skills and how to use "earcons".

Source: https://www.perkins.org/resource/preparing-low-vision-student-use-screen-reader/

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

oliviasofia — 2025-03-01 17:53:20 UTC

When students struggle with reading comprehension, they can not follow the text or pay attention to it. An example of assistive technology would be to provide ways to simplify the information using things such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR). OCR reads words and pictures from web pages. Children can use it by submitting images or even objects, and OCR will turn their content into "readable" texts.

Source: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/how-does-optical-character-recognition-help-kids-with-reading-issues

Calculator

oliviasofia — 2025-03-01 18:00:04 UTC

An example of AT in the classroom is a calculator. Students who find it difficult to follow and keep up with their peers may find it useful. Calculators are used to solve math problems. Some students find the ones with enlarged symbols and numbers particularly helpful.

Source: https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/use-of-calculators/2008/10

Content - Small groups

oliviasofia — 2025-03-02 15:10:53 UTC

Teachers are tasked with modifying the content to ensure all their students can access information and learn from it. Teachers can implement small groups, where struggling learners can work on their comprehension of a certain idea or skill with advanced learners, who are thus able to extend their thinking. An example is reading comprehension. Teachers can use a small group to allow students to integrate all aspects of word work, fluency, and comprehension.

Source: https://www.smekenseducation.com/differentiate-smallgroup-lesson/

Process - Adjusting time to learner

oliviasofia — 2025-03-02 15:16:35 UTC

Teachers can modify their curriculum to ensure that all students understand the content by engaging with the topic. An example of this would be to adjust the length of time to ensure students are successful and engaged. Providing more time can allow a struggling learner to keep up or an advanced learner to further pursue a topic.

Source:

https://www.teachervision.com/teaching-strategies/timing-extended-time

Learning Environment - Creating spaces in the classroom

oliviasofia — 2025-03-02 15:23:54 UTC

A classroom is an important tool for enhancing learning, as teachers can manipulate it so that it works and feels a certain way for the students. Teachers can create spaces for students to work independently or in small groups by having different seating options and quiet areas.

Source: https://investigations.terc.edu/a-space-for-all-of-us-setting-up-the-classroom-environment/

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jaskeland8 — 2025-04-02 16:36:55 UTC

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jaskeland8 — 2025-04-02 16:37:51 UTC

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