WK 9 Discussion
Describe issues related to training special education teachers to use technology. Give examples of no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech solutions for special students.
The Education for Handicapped Children Act was designed for those with disabilities in 1975 so that they could have equal education rights. Technology was being introduced and the actual programs for the disabled came out much later. They were always behind and this makes it extremely difficult for both the child and the teacher to keep up with the techniques in using technology. The teachers must understand everything about these programs. There are different policies that they have to know about, and the legal issues related to the usage of technology in the classroom. There are so many obstacles to overcome to improve our students ability to learn through technology. The key is to figure them out and make them benefit the learner.
No technology for special students lets them realize how to do things individually. They can get exercise and do hands on material so they learn through actual visuals.
Low technology helps them because it is fast and useful. It is easier to use and manage. This helps the teacher as well.
High technology is everywhere. It is important to get across to all of our students because it is rapidly growing around the entire world. This type of technology has so much to offer. It is required in most circumstances to make a situation actually work.
Kelsie, I agree it is going to be hard work to figure out all the technology for special needs children. I think regardless of the hard work it might get easier. I say this because at first we have to get use to the program or software bt once we learn it we build on it. So if we put the time and effort in it now we will be familiar with for the next child or until it changes.
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