Implementing Assitive Technology Devices in the Classroom for Student Progress

In this article educators will find steps that describe how to use Assistive Technology and how to implement it in their classroom. It has been discussed previous how school faculty and teachers receive AT devices for the use of their student and classroom, but are not properly trained or fail to implement the devices in the classroom.  This results in no progress from the student’s side especially in that of Special ED students.  

Bausch, M. E., & Ault, M. J. (2008). Assistive technology implementation plan: A tool for improving outcomes. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 41(1), 6-14. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/61858489?accountid=10901

Study of The Effects of Assistive Technology on Students with Disabilities

 This article analyzes assistive technology in literature whether literature or manuscript for students with learning disabilities.  Each source selected what critiqued on; types of disability, learning objectives and tasks, types of assistive devices available, application, and competency in matching the assistive technology with a specific disability. In conclusion to this study researched showed that the education (literature) field tends to be limited to development and need assessment focus. Also it states that technological interventions seemed incomprehensive and not straight to the point. Teachers remain unsure and are not at comfort level in regards to assistive technology in their classes especially an inclusive classroom.

Sze, S. (2009). The effects of assistive technology on students with disabilities. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 37(4), 419-429. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/61846936?accountid=10901