TechnologyIN SPECIAL EDUCATION

LAUREN SKARKE

Technology benefits special education

students by increasing communication and

helping to build higher level thinking skills.

Technology can be set into two groups

when discussing special education,

assistive technology and instructional

technology.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

PROVIDING ACCESS

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Assistive technology is technology

that is specially designed to assist

persons with disabilities and is define

in federal law.

examples of assistive technology:

http://web.ccesc.k12.oh.us/ccesc/Services/AssistiveTechnology/tabid/69/Default.aspx

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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

SUPPORTING EDUCATION

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Instructional technology is any device

that supports the teaching/learning

process, such as a computer or

television.

examples of instructional technology:

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resources

Gargiulo, R. (2012). Special education in contemporary society: an introduction to exceptionality. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Janakiraman, S. (2011, February 1). Interactive whiteboard technology effective in improving learning skills. Retrieved from TMCnet.com

Valdez, G. (2005). Critical issue: technology: a catalyst for teaching and learning in the classroom. Retrieved from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te600.htm