https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl Just a brief overview of how these things are used in the classroom en-us 2022-02-16 17:40:36 UTC 2026-02-24 02:57:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051456881 Definition:  Any item or piece of equipment that is used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a child]]> 2022-02-16 17:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051456881 jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051468211 https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/overview-assistive-technology#goals

https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2017-08-24/assistive-technology-tools-meet-student-needs-classroom

Powerpoints:
Whitmore, S. (n.d.) Teaching and Learning Strategies for Differentiated Instruction

Center for Technology and Disability (n.d.) Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Images:
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]]> 2022-02-16 17:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051468211 jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051493724 Assistive technologies are mandatory in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and must be addressed in a students Individual Education Plan (IEP).]]> 2022-02-16 17:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051493724 jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051501103 Large Print Books
- Students with visual impairments (they do not have 20/20 vision) may have a hard time reading texts that have smaller fonts. Larger texts are easier to see
Closed Captioning
-Important for students who are hard of hearing or cannot hear at all
-Closed captioning are words on the screen that dictate what is being said in a video and may indicate sounds
Calculators:
- Help students who find it difficult to keep up with math lessons

]]> 2022-02-16 17:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051501103 jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051551609 -Helps students with disabilities learn material in a way they can grasp
- AT eliminates barriers which students may face that prevents them from being on grade-level]]> 2022-02-16 18:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2051551609 jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2057839994 Differentiated instruction is necessary for instruction since students differ in their learning styles, needs, strengths, and abilities. By adapting instruction to all students, this creates the likelihood that students will better understand the material being taught.]]> 2022-02-21 01:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2057839994 jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2057841474 This organized structure is important for teaching and learning since it is responsive to students' learning preferences and interests, as well as gives students the opportunity to learn in their own way, without having to struggle by doing it "the traditional way".]]> 2022-02-21 01:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2057841474 jalmon31 https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2057859356 Having students get into small groups
-This helps students teach and learn an idea or skill again. This helps both the student who struggles with a concept, but  extends the knowledge of the advanced learner.
Ideas taught through auditory, visual and kinesthetic means
-Students are not just one type of learner. A classroom may have ten visual learners, five kinesthetic learners and five auditory learners. If the instructor teaches with PowerPoints, diction, and models, this content will reach all learners.]]> 2022-02-21 01:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jalmon31/d3ov6wiev8d12phl/wish/2057859356