Assistive Technology in Action
The videos and articles in this unit provide demonstrations of several different assistive technology devices.
Assistive Technology
The two readings, one web article and one library article, for this unit will introduce assistive technology and explain the benefits. They will broaden your understanding about the many different types of assistive technology devices which are available for use with special needs children.
Read the following article found in the KU Library:
Parette, Howard P., & Stoner, Julia B. (2008). Benefits of assistive technology user groups for early childhood education professionals, Early Childhood Education Journal, 35, 313-319.
Read the following article:
Behrmann, M., (n.d.) Assistive Technology for Young Children in Special Education: It Makes a Difference. Retrieved fromhttp://www.edutopia.org/assistive-technology-young-children-special-education
Assistive Technology http://content-asc.kaplan.edu/CE430_1303B/highresmedia/youtubeu7_1.html
Picture Schedulehttp://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pls_1256357227/index.html?wf=1&item=9
second discussion question
The Unit 7 Discussion is based on the Readings and the video, Integrated Curriculum. Describe how to prepare an environment where play and projects further curriculum goals and objectives.