Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities

by Amy G. Dell, Deborah Newton, Jerry Petroff

A current look at the most effective uses of assistive technology for students with disabilities that emphasizes the link between technology and learning. This updated text focuses on the use of assistive technology to increase the independence and participation of students with disabilities in schools by providing them with access to the curriculum. With an emphasis on both the relationship between assistive technology and learning and on how assistive technology can be integrated into the curriculum, this text assesses the school-related tasks that students with special needs must perform in order to be successful. Additionally, this text provides descriptions of technology-based solutions, presenting these obstacles in clear, engaging prose. Instead of approaching this topic through disability categories, this book recognizes that each child is unique and that there are multiple factors to examine before choosing technology tools for each student. Throughout the book, assistive technology tools are not discussed in isolation — the context for technology use is always the classroom, the teaching-learning process, and its impact on students with disabilities.

Genres: Education, Textbooks

384 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2007

Reviews

[Guadalupe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book, I learned about augmentative communication systems, evaluating technology tools, and technology tools in general.

[Alicia]

Information on living with a disability and being able to use assistive technology

[Caroline Philippone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Valuable resource for educators who are looking to make classroom life easier for their students with disabilities. Also includes a lot of good crossovers for general classroom tools for all students.

[Jill Frick · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was interesting. The chapters covered a lot of information and were not too difficult to get through. This was a good companion to a class I took on technology for Special Education.

[Erika Valencia · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Allison]

Here's an overview of many technologies that may help all students get a fair shake at education.

[Charlene Griffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. It gave a lot of information on how to use assistive technology with special needs students. The book encouraged me to find new ways to help struggling students in my classroom. it also reminded me to check the resources already available to us via our district and other sources. I especially liked the suggested activities that were listed at the end of each chapter. They were practical and easy to implement.