Assistive Technology : PBS Parents
How and why I would use the PBSparents site in my classroom.
A good resource for parents and teachers.
Assistive Technology
- Access and Environmental Controls
- Aids to Daily Living
- Assistive Listening:
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication:
- Computer-Based Instruction
- Mobility
- Positioning
- Visual Aids
As mentioned in the article, "Different tools work for different students, just as various teaching strategies are used to a broad range of learning disabilities." I find it helpful to have a pool of assistive technologies available to aid students' learning.
Last semester was the first semester I had the chance to work with several students with disabilities (physical and learning disabilities). The PBS website will provide a good guide for me while working with disabled students. I can easily refer to this list and get some ideas on what I can use to help my students. Following this list, I can identify several technologies that I can use in the classroom.
Access and Environmental Controls
Assistive Listening
Augmentative/Alternative Communication:
Vocal Output Communication Aid (VOCA) is one of the devices that can help students communicate with others. There are also similar devices designed for younger students, with pictures to aid them communicate with others.