AT Basics
A device or system that increases the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
What is assistive technology?
Example: braille
What is a no-tech AT?
The primary goal of assistive technology in education.
What is increasing access to learning?
This refers to how easily a user can interact with technology.
What is usability?
A student with dyslexia may use this assistive technology to listen to written text.
What is text to speech?
Assistive technology that converts written text into spoken words for students who struggle with reading.
What is text to speech?
Example: calculator
What is a low-tech AT?
A classroom approach where students with disabilities learn alongside their peers in general education settings.
What is inclusive education?
An assistive technology tool that is difficult to learn may reduce this key student outcome.
What is independence?
A student with limited motor control may use this type of keyboard designed for accessibility.
What is an adaptive keyboard?
A technology that converts spoken words into written text.
What is speech to text?
Example: e-Reader
What is a high tech AT?
Assistive technology allows students to access curriculum in this key area of education.
What is participation?
When evaluating assistive technology, teachers must consider how intuitive the design of the tool is for students.
What is interface design?
A student with visual impairments may use this technology to read digital text.
What is a screen reader?
A low tech assistive technology tool often used to improve pencil grip and handwriting control.
What is a pencil grip?
Example: varied seating
What is a no- tech AT?
Assistive technology is often included in this legally required educational plan for students with disabilities.
What is an IEP?
If a student refuses to use assistive technology because it is confusing, the problem may lie in this.
What is poor usability?
This assistive technology allows students to dictate written assignments.
What is speech recognition software?
A speech generating system used by students who cannot communicate verbally.
What is an augmentative and alternative communication device?
Example: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device
What is high tech AT?
Assistive technology helps remove these obstacles that prevent students from participating fully in learning.
What are barriers?
Designing technology so that users with different abilities can easily interact with it is called this.
What is accessibility?
This assistive technology supports students who have difficulty organizing written work.
What is word prediction software?