2. A student that has a disability that causes
difficulty with learning and functioning
Some type of disabilities that may interfere
with learning
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Cognitive challenges
Autism
Hearing and Visual impairment
Speech or Language impairment
3. To
help students learn that have a hard time,
we as teachers can use Assistive Technology.
Assistive Technology: any item, piece of
equipment or product system, whether
acquired commercially off the shelf,
modified or customized, that is used to
increase, maintain or improve the
functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities
4. Through these types of technology, we are
able to enhance the student’s learning
abilities.
All assistive devices do not require
technology
By adding a something to the ends of pages
in a book to make it easier to turn the page
or creating a quiet space for a student to
concentrate will help them.
5. Video/Audio tapping classroom lessons
Using Tablets (Word Processor)
Text to Speech Software
Hearing Aids
Large Printed Books or Braille
Multimedia Software
6. Hereare a few lesson plans that can
be used in the classroom
Digital Nature Journal: Create a journal that
allows the students to write about the topic for
that specific week
Communication: Do you Hear what I See: This
is an active that will include the Visual
Impaired Students.
7. Know the teachers — and what Help them make a plan. On heavy
they're looking for. Attend school homework nights or when there's
events, such as parent-teacher an especially hefty assignment to
conferences, to meet your child's tackle, encourage your child break
teachers. Ask about their up the work into manageable
homework policies and how you chunks. Create a work schedule for
should be involved. the night if necessary — and take
time for a 15-minute break every
hour, if possible.
Set up a homework-friendly
area. Make sure kids have a well-lit
place to complete homework. Keep Keep distractions to a
supplies — paper, pencils, glue, minimum. This means no TV, loud
scissors — within reach. music, or phone calls.
(Occasionally, though, a phone call
to a classmate about an assignment
Schedule a regular study can be helpful.)
time. Some kids work best in the
afternoon, following a snack and
play period; others may prefer to Be a motivator and monitor. Ask
wait until after dinner. about assignments, quizzes, and
tests. Give encouragement, check
completed homework, and make
Praise their work and efforts. Post yourself available for questions and
an aced test or art project on the concerns.
refrigerator. Mention academic
achievements to relatives.
