https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities en-us 2021-03-30 12:34:43 UTC 2026-02-09 22:48:46 UTC hello@padlet.com ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374010498 Assistive Technology, or AT, can be defined as any, "highly effective tools to help individuals with disabilities participate fully in school, at home, and in the community" (Assistive technology in action; national parent center on transition and employment, 2017). ]]> 2021-04-01 02:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374010498 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374025712 Any device, general technology, or tool that would benefit a student with or without disabilities can be referred to as assistive technology. These tools can help improve functional capabilities for individuals to be successful in their environment.

]]> 2021-04-01 02:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374025712 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374030560 Both simple items such as highlighters, number lines, and magnifying glasses, as well as technologically advanced tools like computers, ipads, recording materials, and other output devices all qualify as Assistive Technology. Alternative input devices, eye-gaze systems, and other highly advanced options are available for students with severe disabilities. Because technology is ever-changing, the list of specific devices which might benefit students must be developed individually. ]]> 2021-04-01 02:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374030560 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374035924 As someone with a specific learning disability, I find it helpful to use assistive technology to track lines of text. Sometimes I use an index card or other blocking-device to focus on a singular sentence instead of large portions of text.]]> 2021-04-01 02:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374035924 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374047441 -Word prediction programs
-Smart pens which record as a student writes 
-Graphic organizers
-Adaptive planners, schedules, or calendars

How would this be helpful?
Students can express themselves more quickly and articulately than they otherwise would be able to do so with paper and pencil or typing. This way, the student's work would be more valid and accurately representative of their thoughts on a lesson or topic. Organizational materials would support their independence with instructional material.

]]> 2021-04-01 02:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374047441 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374076530 -Communication devices such as DinoBox which allows students more opportunities for verbal expression
-Wheelchair that can be altered for different body positioning for maximum comfort
-Sip and puff signaling device which sends information to software like Switch XS

How would this be helpful?
Students with Cerebral Palsy often need support with communicating their wants as well as their learnings. Electronic communication devices allow their needs to be better understood and more likely to be met. Being comfortable in their wheelchair placement/positioning would increase student readiness to learn.]]> 2021-04-01 02:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1374076530 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1376884274 The choosing and acquisition of AT needs to be preformed on a case-by-case basis because every student's strengths and needs differ. Some considerations that a teacher might keep in mind include...
-Appropriateness for the age
-Desired purpose or intention
-Family cultural and religious beliefs
-Family goals and priorities
-Student characteristics, abilities, and preferences
-]]> 2021-04-01 22:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1376884274 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1376889897 Instructional technology is similar to assistive technology in that it provides students with more resources, but differs in that it's directly related to academics and the content students are being taught. It is primarily limited to use in school, as opposed to in general life and applies to students both with and without disabilities.]]> 2021-04-01 22:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1376889897 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1376890388 Technology can support all students to more efficiently and effectively gain access to the general curriculum. When implemented thoughtfully, barriers of all kinds, from disabilities to personal differences, can be minimized ]]> 2021-04-01 22:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1376890388 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377062257 Many different forms of technology can be used when providing instruction through a system procedure. For both functional and academic skills, the sue of technology allows teachers to access more information in a variety of different modalities that previously may not have been available. 

Video modeling and video prompting are both research-based practices that have been proven effective. In practice this can be a student viewing a video of either a task being performed or a prompt being given. Then,  he or she models or adjusts his or her behavior accordingly and the technology can be naturally faded until it is no longer needed.]]> 2021-04-02 00:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377062257 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377092797 Implementation of Instructional Technology can be challenging because while teachers are encouraged to do so often, they must remain mindful of the purpose, function, and rationale. Using the SAMR model is a practice which involves multiple levels of effectiveness. Substitution refers to portions of or entire activities being substituted online with no functional difference taking place. Augmentation refers to the function of the activity being improved with the implementation of technology. Modification refers to technology allowing for a lesson to be reimagined and transformed. Redefinition refers to an activity being so completely altered by technology that it previous would have been impossible. ]]> 2021-04-02 00:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377092797 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377134286 2021-04-02 01:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377134286 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377203867 For example, teachers might utilize a variety of different modalities for representation, or presentation of content. Students might demonstrate their engagement or process and participation through use of technology. Even their expression, or what they are able to produce and be assessed through, can be accessed through a variety of different technologies. ]]> 2021-04-02 01:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377203867 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377279051 2021-04-02 02:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377279051 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377281440 2021-04-02 02:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377281440 ecremo https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377283567 2021-04-02 02:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ecremo/u2h0hjy5zzgj6yfy/wish/1377283567