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Category Archives: Assistive Technology
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Many educators are actively using or considering the use of free e-learning technologies in their classrooms. Most teachers report that blogs create communication opportunities and can be used for collaborative and social networking, as well as an instructional tool within their classrooms. … Continue reading
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Using low cost AAC Apps vs. dedicated AAC devices (Part I)
From the last posting, a few comments were brought up about the pros and cons on AAC apps on iDevices vs. the AAC manufacturers’ devices such as DynaVox. Some of other comments that I found on internet include: Pros: – apps … Continue reading
Can free/Low-cost software and apps replace expensive educational software?
Most of the language tools on the market have common features such as text-to-speech, word prediction, spelling, highlighting, Thesaurus, Synonymous, etc. I listed a few free/low cost software a few weeks ago, and some of these software also have similar features. Do you think that … Continue reading
Free / Low-cost options
In my line of work as an Assistive Technology Specialist, I often see how technology can help individuals with special needs; however, I have found assistive technology devices and software on the market are typically, very expensive. I have not tried all … Continue reading
Benefits of Assistive Technologies in schools
Assistive Technologies are the tools and strategies that help individuals with disabilities increase new ways to “assist” interactions and learning. I think that assistive technologies help promoting independent participation in classrooms. Low-tech to high-tech assistive technology can provide customized access … Continue reading
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Technology in Education
ATPDC (www.atpdc.org) is committed to improving the District of Columbia’s capacity to provide appropriate assistive technology devices and services for all Washingtonians with disabilities.
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