Technological Tools for Assisting Students with Special and/or Diverse Needs and Noting the Specific Learning Outcomes for each Technology
The article I found is, "Assistive Technology / Special Education Software for Schools, Kids, and Adults with Special Needs". On their site, they have an organized lists of different learning tools that can help adults and children. They include disorders such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD issues, vision problems, auditory problems, as well as other disabilities, on their site. They mention many different learning tools, but one that caught my eye was, Rock N Go. This is a tool that combines math with music. The site states that "Rock n go products are designed to be stimulating and fun, which encourages increased focus and attention". I think this would be an effective learning tool because it encourages students to focus and pay attention with their school work. It also has an effect on their audio, visual, and small motor skills. In this site, it mentions that Rock N go, is most beneficial for students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, or Dyslexia. I feel that this would be a helpful tool for students because it can be a fun way to help students who have these disorders learn math.
Click N color is another program mentioned on this webiste that promotes fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a calming sensation. This would be most beneficial for special education students of all ages. This can also be helpful to use to calm children, coloring is a quiet artisitc thing that usually done with a lot of concentration. This program could help students stay calm while working on something.
http://www.iser.com/special-needs-software.html
Tuesday, November 9
Technological Tools for Assisting Students with Special and/or Diverse Needs noting the specific learning outcomes for each technology- E. Dunh
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Hey, the article you found and discussed is a great tool for someone looking for special education software. I think the Rock N Go seems pretty fun and interesting and I can definitely see how it would keep their attention. This would also be a great tool for all students learning math (preferably young) to have fun while learning math.
First, we used the same website, so that's awesome! Second, I totally agree with you and Christopher that the Rock N Go tool seems pretty cool and very effective. It is definitely great if it helps students with the subject they are learning and their audio, visual, and motor skills. All of which are very important in learning. I really liked this website and the different programs they had to help students with disabilities and would like to seem them be put to use in real life. As stated in the text, "now, however, educators recognize listening as a skill that, like all skills, one can improve with practice." (pg. 294) So, putting this programs and tools into effect in the classroom and using them with different students with different disabilities will not only help them, but us as educators at the same time so that we know what to use and what not to.
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