Assistive Technology (AT) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) by Cassandra Barber

What is assistive technology?

cassandrabarber27 — 2025-02-27 19:49:16 UTC

Any product machine or not designed to aid someone with a disability (mental or physical).

What is differentiated instruction?

cassandrabarber27 — 2025-02-27 19:58:49 UTC

Lessons are altered to best fit specific students' abilities, learning styles, and interests to ensure students' success within the classroom.

What are the goals of AT?

cassandrabarber27 — 2025-03-02 01:07:38 UTC

Assistive technology can help increase independence by improving accessibility. It is also used to promote inclusion and equal access for all.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/assistive-technology

What are the goals of DI?

cassandrabarber27 — 2025-03-02 01:13:47 UTC

DI is implemented to increase student success and maintain a positive learning environment, all while keeping students engaged.

Here are some examples of AT!

cassandrabarber27 — 2025-03-02 01:23:08 UTC

Nonverbal student -> Talking sound board

Hard of hearing -> Closed captioning

Vision Impairment -> Glasses

Here are some examples of DI!

cassandrabarber27 — 2025-03-02 01:28:03 UTC

There are reading materials for different reading levels in English language arts and a variety of manipulatives for students to use in mathematics. If there is a low supply of materials, another way to apply Differentiated Instruction is to incorporate a variety of different interests into different lessons (mix it up and have fun)!

https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/differentiated-instruction/articles/what-differentiated-instruction

Why is AT & DI important?

cassandrabarber27 — 2025-03-02 01:35:03 UTC

These two things, especially when combined, create a more equitable learning environment for all students. This environment ensures that every student has the ability to reach for success and aids them in reaching their full potential. #NoKidLeftBehind