Cheryl Pettway

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Cheryl Pettway

• Powerpoint Presentation
• Assistive Technology in the Classroom

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Overview

• Assistive Technology?
• In the classroom?
• Who has that kind of time?
• What about the teacher-student relationship?
• The Benefits?
• The Important question!

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Assistive Technology!

• Tools, products, and devices, that make learning
  possible

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Kurzweil

• Research-aligned technology
• Provides complete reading, writing, and study
  solutions
• Helps students overcome learning challenges and
  succeed academically.

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Inspiration

• Innovative software tool
• Inspires learners of all ages to brainstorm,
  organize, plan and create.
• Grades K-12

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United Streaming

• Online multimedia library of educational videos,
  video clips and images.
• K-12

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What about the teacher-student relationship?

• Doesnt this eliminate the teacher-student
  relationship?
• Will I be able to do my job?

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The Time QuestionWho has that kind of time?

• How much time does this inclusion require?
• What about my other students?

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The Benefits

• Higher success rates
• Ignition of determination and Enjoyment

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The Important Question

• Does Assistive Technology accomplish learning for
  the child?

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Something to think about

• For all Students, technology makes things
  easier.
• For students with disabilities, technology makes
  things possible.