https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm how high & low tech AT devices are used to help students with disabilities. en-us 2018-10-10 15:08:44 UTC 2023-02-14 04:05:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Thunder.png tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294418141 This form of AT is considered a low tech device. These devices are usually used for people with limited range of motion. This is helpful for students in the classroom because it gives them the ability to be more independent and to participate in the activities during class. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294418141 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294418598 This form of AT is considered a low tech device. Pencil grips are a very useful tool especially in the classroom. This device helps students who have trouble getting a good grip on their pencil. There are a variety different types of grips to fit every child's needs. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294418598 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294418779 This device is considered to be in between a low and high tech device. This device is very useful in the classroom. It is great for those who trouble hearing. For example, if the teacher puts on an educational video during class those students who have hearing impairments will be able to understand the video because they can read the close captioning and follow along. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294418779 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294419127 This device is considered a low tech device. These are useful for students who have difficulty seeing or are partial blind. For example, if the student was reading a book in class and had trouble reading the words they could use this AT device to make the font larger and easier to read. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294419127 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294420288 This device is considered to be in-between a low and high tech device. It is very helpful for students with motor disabilities like cerebral palsy. This is a variety types of keyboards that fit needs of different individuals. This is very helpful for students because they can do assignments on their own on the computer. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294420288 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294420575 This device is considered to be in the middle between and low and high tech. It is useful for those who have are struggling with dyslexia. This device is helpful because the student can type in the word and hear it being pronounced again and is given the definition. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294420575 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294421717 This device is considered a high tech device. Hearing Aids are very useful for students with hearing impairments. They make it easier for the student to hear their teacher and classmates and to stay focused in class because they can Cleary hear what is being said. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294421717 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294422053 This form of AT is considered a high tech device. Macs are a great tool for students because there is so much they can do on it. For example the new laptops have Siri built into them so students can talk to Sir when they are having trouble. This is very useful for students who are visual impaired because Siri can tell them what is going on the screen. The video below shows a students that used an app on the MacBook to make their own book and then transferred it to their iPad.


https://www.apple.com/ibooks-author/]]> 2018-10-18 15:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294422053 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294425143 This device is considered a high tech device. Smart boards are used in a majority of classrooms today. This device can do a wide variety of things and helps a lot of students with disabilities achieve more in the classroom. You can change the font, color, size, background. It can talk and there are pens that students can write with to use it. The smart board is very interactive.


]]> 2018-10-18 15:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294425143 tug81318 https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294425506 The IPAD is considered a high tech device. This device is very helpful for students with any extensive motor limitations. There is a variety of tools and apps to help students be more independent in the classroom. The app I attached below helps students who have difficulty with communication skills. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tug81318/8hlrefrz1tqm/wish/294425506