The Benefits of Technology in Special Education By Debbie Blaisse Holy Family University Educ 509

Content Overview3 Overview3 Homeschool vs. Traditional5 Homeschool vs. Traditional5 Transportation7 Transportation7 Vision8 Vision8 Speech9 Speech9 Mobility10 Mobility10 Conclusion11 Conclusion11

Overview Inclusion has been made easier with Technology. Many special needs children can participate alongside regular education children. So many levels and classifications of needs that is necessary to narrow down and focus on a few.

Focus On: ► Physically Handicapped  Specifically their : ► School Choice ► Transportation ► Mobility ► Vision ► Speech Technology that allows the child to participate in the classroom not what helps them learn.

Home Schooling Vs. Traditional School Benefits include  To stay home with child  Oversee all aspects of child’s education  “Do our work in our pajamas” LDS Homeschooling Association  Support systems worldwide A-Z Home’s Cool Independent Study High School Programs Diploma/Independent Study Programs for ages

Mission Mastermind Teacher Page Index: Description/Lesson Overview : How to prepare for an “Online Exploration”, Subjects, Concepts, Prerequisites, Process Skills Aquired, Target Audience/Grade Levels, Preparation Time, Execution Time, Field Tested, Last Updated Science Background: Science Background, Words from the Scientist, References Lesson Plan: Goal/Purpose, desired Learning Outcomes, Prerequisites, New Vocabulary, General Preconceptions, Preparation Time, Execution Time, Physical Layout of the Room, Materials, Procedure/Directions, Evaluation/Assessment, Follow-up Activities/Extensions, One Computer Classrooms, Classrooms without Computers, Home Schooler National Standards: National Science Education Standards

Transportation  Two Options: Busing or Taking them yourself  Special chairs, seats and tables may be needed  Adaptivemall.com  Examples shown are Leckey Car Seat, Kay T-Table & Adaptable Chair

Vision  ng.com/specials.asp ng.com/specials.asp ng.com/specials.asp  Braille, Large Print, Low Vision  Examples shown are Braille Checkers, Large Print Dictionary, Magni-Cam Magnifier & Braille Embosser

Speech Enabling vices.com/ vices.com/ Communication through means other then voice Examples shown are Eye-Talk, 32 Message Board & Round Clock Communicator

Mobility oSavvy oEnable oExamples are the Tracer Head Mouse, Wheelchair Ramp, Wheelchair

Conclusion These are only a three of the many disabilities and I only scratched the surface on the technology available for them. The internet offers answers to most every question, products to buy and has support systems in many forms. Technology has improved quality of Life. It has brought together people from around the world to share experiences and advice.

The End Thank You Please check out the websites that I have highlighted throughout the slides.