Continuing conversations for learners in assistive and adaptive technology classes within the School of Education
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Assistive Devices - Guest Speaker: Ms. Ulloa
Think of some of the devices that Ms. Ulloa displayed in our session, Tuesday 14 April. Which one do you see yourself using in a class and who would be the student recipient?
*navigate *has mouse mode" *has No special pad required *takes plug & play *it is perfect for laptop users * allow natural writing just like using a real pen *could benefit children with hearing impaired.
The presentation is very informative and hands-on. Although some of them is not new to me since I have used several of those, but mostly low tech. The Ipen really caught my eye.
Who would benefit those assistive/adaptive technology?
A person with disability with but not limited to; autism, visual impairment, hard of hearing, cerebral palsy and other disability.
If I were going to be teaching Life Skills, I'd probably use the communication device. It is expensive, yes, but it can change a person with disabilities' life by allowing him/her to communicate and convey his/her thoughts. This is especially convenient and beneficial to those with severe and multiple disabilities who have difficulties with speaking and/or locomotion. I think this is what I would prioritize to have in my classroom if I have such a student.
Thanks to Phil! He gave me a brief idea on how the presentation went and the devices that were brought in.
One that he mentioned was the Ipen. I think that the device is very useful. It is light weight and has a pen-paper feeling and senses your handwriting by the sensing contact pressure that it has on the tip. No pad is required and can almost be used in any surface. This device is very useful for those laptop users. I think this device might be useful for those individuals who have problems in writing or the students who are learning to write. This device might help because it has the sensing contact pressure.
Maybe students with LD who have difficulty in written language.
Although I am not a SPED or resource teacher, my Chamorro class services all students. Therefor, the devices presented would come in useful for my referrals should one require such AAT in IEP meeting. The I pen is so simple and may serve the needs of all students and would like to have this permanent in my class. I have just today purchased a digital camera for AT use in class.
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The Ipen caught my eyes the most.It.....
*navigate
*has mouse mode"
*has No special pad required
*takes plug & play
*it is perfect for laptop users
* allow natural writing just like using a real pen
*could benefit children with hearing impaired.
I walked away informed and motivated to continue AAT type classes to motivate me in my classroom.
Hi all,
The presentation is very informative and hands-on. Although some of them is not new to me since I have used several of those, but mostly low tech. The Ipen really caught my eye.
Who would benefit those assistive/adaptive technology?
A person with disability with but not limited to; autism, visual impairment, hard of hearing, cerebral palsy and other disability.
If I were going to be teaching Life Skills, I'd probably use the communication device. It is expensive, yes, but it can change a person with disabilities' life by allowing him/her to communicate and convey his/her thoughts. This is especially convenient and beneficial to those with severe and multiple disabilities who have difficulties with speaking and/or locomotion. I think this is what I would prioritize to have in my classroom if I have such a student.
Thanks to Phil! He gave me a brief idea on how the presentation went and the devices that were brought in.
One that he mentioned was the Ipen. I think that the device is very useful. It is light weight and has a pen-paper feeling and senses your handwriting by the sensing contact pressure that it has on the tip. No pad is required and can almost be used in any surface. This device is very useful for those laptop users. I think this device might be useful for those individuals who have problems in writing or the students who are learning to write. This device might help because it has the sensing contact pressure.
Maybe students with LD who have difficulty in written language.
Although I am not a SPED or resource teacher, my Chamorro class services all students. Therefor, the devices presented would come in useful for my referrals should one require such AAT in IEP meeting. The I pen is so simple and may serve the needs of all students and would like to have this permanent in my class. I have just today purchased a digital camera for AT use in class.
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