Assistive Technology Discussion



While student teaching and in my own classroom, we used technology mostly during small groups. Roblyer and Hughes (2019) talk about using blended learning in the classroom, and one way to incorporate blended learning is to use a rotation model. The authors discuss that a rotation model allows students to go from learning from teacher-led instruction to online learning, and that is what I have observed in most classrooms. This allows teachers to meet the needs of all students because they will receive individualized instruction on computers, while also getting instruction from the teacher in a smaller group size. Blended learning allows for teachers to personalize the technology used in classrooms to meet the needs of students as well. One technology that I have observed being used in the classroom to meet the needs of all students is iReady, which is a personalized learning and assessment program. Students would work on this during small group time.

Roblyer and Hughes (2019) also discuss using multiple means of representation and multiple means of expression to meet the needs of all students. Technology allows us to do this even more for students now. I could have students express themselves in multiple ways using technology by giving them choices. They can use Canvas, Google slides, Prezi, and several other sources to show what they have learned.

Some technology that I could use in the classroom to meet the needs of all students, according to Roblyer and Hughes (2019), are text-to-speech products, voice recognition software, calculators, and alternative keyboards. According to Maza (2021), using technology like the previous examples allows for all students to get hands-on learning, regardless of a disability they may have.

References

Maza, L. (March 21, 2021). Examples of assistive technology in the classroom. Enabling Devices. https://enablingdevices.com/blog/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/

Roblyer, M. & Hughes, J. (2019). Integrating educational technology into teaching: Transforming learning across disciplines (8th ed.). Pearson.

 

 

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