Reflection of Asisstive Technology Video - provided by student services
I decided to reflect on the case studies in which I can make a connection from either a current student I have or a former student that has used or could benefit from the assistive technology.
The first case study focuses on portable keyboards. I like the idea that it doesn't have to be for a single student. I currently have a student that uses a writer but she doesn't like to take it to her regular classes because she is the only one that has one. This is so common amongst my junior high students. It has me thinking about the possibility of peer writer tutorials, refreshers, or integration into the class as a tool everyone has access to at times.
I relate the communication case study to a situation I am currently in. I have a student in my learning center who is deaf. When his interpreter is not there it was very difficult for him to communicate with anyone at school. In recent months we introduced him to Proloquo2go and it has really opened up our communication with the student. He is beginning to initiate conversations now. This is such an amazing change.
It was great to have an introduction to Clicker5 before we work on it in class this weekend. This is another program that I am excited to introduce to one of my students.
I have a non verbal student in my class and anytime I see a child being able to communicate with others through assistive technology I think of her. In the case study the teacher mentions that Kayla was frustrated a lot prior to being introduced to her assistive technology. The girl I work with is often upset but she doesn't currently have effective ways to communicate what is causing her anxiety or frustration. My hope is that we can find the proper assistive technology that would benefit her.
