EDUA 5863 Tech to Support Special Needs Stud
USING TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Today’s teachers are tasked with meeting the needs of twenty or more students, all of whom have diverse learning styles and abilities, and some of whom have special needs. Add technology into the mix, and the task can seem overwhelming. However, with the right assistive technology and knowledge on how to use it, technology can be a powerful opportunity to inspire students with special needs and connect them to their learning in a new way.
In this course, you’ll explore the wide variety of technological resources available to teach subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. You’ll develop strategies for incorporating assistive technologies to help all students access curriculum, and further, how to use technology to differentiate instruction and motivate students with disabilities. In addition, you’ll learn how to choose the right tech tools for your classroom and how to find funding to ensure your students with special needs get the resources they require.
Using the techniques from this course, you’ll be equipped to select and incorporate technology into your curriculum to help you meet the needs of all your students.