Assistive/Adaptive Technology

This seemed to be the most complicated assignment for the semester, but it was very fun. Before completing this assignment I had absolutely no idea that all of the features were available on computers. I am very glad that I was exposed to them because I will be able to help make adjustments on classroom computers to suit each student’s needs. The magnifier enlarged the print on the screen and made the print even larger when rolling across it with the mouse. I was also able to change the settings for the mouse. Putting the keyboard on the screen was very neat. There were also several options to change the contrast on the screen. I enjoyed making the pages with a letter. I used the letter T and C. For each of these, I put pictures of items that began with that letter. Beside each pictures, I inserted a sound clip for the image.

This activity falls under the NETS-T standard:

2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S.

c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital

culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources

Assistive technology gives teachers the ability to modify curriculum and other material to meet the needs of each individual student.