Technology Promotes Inclusion

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Technology levels the playing field

Technology allows special education students to access general education classrooms. During the pandemic, it became clear that online learning could benefit many students. "Some students with disabilities, particularly those with emotional and attention issues, thrived in online environments that, when constructed with intentionality, fostered focused, individualized learning experiences (Morando-Rhim & Ekin, 2022).

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What does technology mean for students?

+ Advantages

+ Inclusivity

+ Disadvantages

1990 World Wide Web

1930 Overhead Projector

2009 97% of classrooms have 1+ computers

1972 Scantron Tests

Redefining Education Through Technology

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Disadvantages

Current regulations provide assistive technology to special education students, but not their general education counterparts. This differentiation only furthers the stigma of special educaiton. UDL is intended for all and technology benefits all students.

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Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Advantages

Technology makes it easier to implement accommodations and modifications in everyday instruction. Immediate feedback and prompts for further instruction and exploration can be provided through the flexibility of technology. Technology removes barriers!

References

Brown, J. (2016, March 28). Redefining learning & teaching using technology [Video]. TEDxNorwichED. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOTEQVYDPpgMorando-Rhim, L., & Ekin, S. (2022, August 16). How has the pandemic affected students with disabilities? A review of the evidence to date. Center on Reinventing Public Education. Retrieved September 23, 2022, from https://crpe.org/how-has-the-pandemic-affected-students-with-disabilities-a-review-of-the-evidence-to-date/Nepo, K. (2017). The use of technology to improve education. Child & Youth Forum, 46(2), 207-221.Purdue University College of Education. (2024, January). The evolution of technology in the classroom. Purdue University. https://education.purdue.edu/2024/01/the-evolution-of-technology-in-the-classroom/

Assistive Technology

Technology has become more portable and less expensive. Assistive technology allows students to access curriculum in the general education setting. AAC devices, speech to text and text to speech help special education students achieve without the stigma associated with past practices.