Blog Post #8
Adaptive technology helps people with a disability perform tasks like reading and writing. In Chapter 4 of our textbook, we learn about many different types of adaptive technologies. Word processing software, recorded (audio) books, and input and output devices are just the beginning. I have used audio books to listen to when I have long car rides, and that helps me fight motion sickness, but I do not know someone personally that has a disability and uses adaptive technology. A challenge that might arise in having adaptive technologies in the classroom is if the technology is glitching, or not working, then the student may not be able to use it as needed. I would use the Remember level in the classroom by having review PowerPoints and possibly making a Jeopardy! presentation where students can team up and compete while reviewing information before their test. I would use the Understand level in PowerPoint by using different examples of a topic in the presentation, like i...
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