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Technology
Kali and Aurora
Use of Assistive Technology in
Inclusive Education
● Bridge between barriers that disabilities place on students, and the student’s learning outcomes
● Suitability to Users and their Environment
○ The devices should be compatible with the users’ aspirations, emotional needs, and ways of life,
and with their culture and local customs; unobtrusive by local standards, and physically
comfortable from users’ perspectives.
● Inexpensive and Easy to Purchase
○ The devices should be low in purchase price. The devices should be easy and affordable to
assemble or produce and maintain, so that keeping the devices in working order would require
minimal resources and can be repaired with the use of locally available materials and technical
skills.
● Easy-to-Use
○ The devices should be easily understandable by users with limited exposure to technology,
portable (easy to move from one place to another), and easy to operate without prolonged
training or complex skills.
Levels of Assistive Technology
DIRECTIONS:
Ahmad, F. K. (2015). Use of Assistive Technology in Inclusive Education: Making Room for Diverse Learning
Needs. Transcience, Vol. 6, Issue 2. Retrieved from
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FaWVMc_aHgFscSQiYl6lBG5nwQHzVJLJ/view
Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2008). Show & Tell: A Video Column / Digital Tools to Broaden Learning.
Retrieved from
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr17/vol74/num07/Digital-Tools-to-Broaden-Learning.aspx
Smart, M. P. (2017). Show & Tell: A Video Column / Digital Tools to Broaden Learning. Retrieved from
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr17/vol74/num07/Digital-Tools-to-Broaden-Learning.aspx