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Corynne Farmer

Technology Gives Special Education Students a Voice - 1 views

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shared by Corynne Farmer on 09 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • several special education students in the Wayne School District who utilizes either an iPad, laptop, or other personalized technology to communicate and learn
  • “Using technology like this fosters independence and that’s what we want for all of our children, regardless of what grade they are in
  • rather provide students with a device than send them out of district to a private institution.”
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  • technology has literally given a voice to those students who have none
  • communicate more of what he is thinking and feeling
  • A voice informs her of the choice she made, providing feedback
  • she’ll have a voice for the rest of her life
  • It gives her a feeling of control
  • Instead of struggling to write a few words, she can compose them on the computer in a fraction of the time
  • The technology school districts use is only going to continue to advance
  • Corynne Farmer on 09 Apr 13
     
    Assistive Technology can make the difference between experiencing schools either successfully or a failed one. Assistive technology provides outstanding supports for students with disabilities to exceed through their school years. Assistive technology, or AT, allows students with disabilities to be a part of the general education classroom with the rest of their developing peers.
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