Adaptive technology is technology that helps children with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. Some types of adaptive technologies are things like text to speech software to read the material on a computer screen to them, braille printers to help those without eye site, and the productivity tools that can help anyone can help those with disabilities.
I have had people in my classes in grade school with learning disabilities. I do not recall them having any sort of technology to assist them. That and for some reason my school kept those students away from the main student body.
I don't see adaptive technology as a problem in the classroom. The only problem I would see with that kind of technology would be it becoming a distraction to the other students, but that isn't something I foresee as a problem.
There are definitely pros and cons to separating disabled students from the rest of the student body. In my opinion, a pro is that: let's face it... middle and high school students are cruel. If the disabled students were with the rest of the student body, they would most likely have to deal with a lot more bullying than if they were separated. However, a con is that the students with disabilities are going to have to deal witth people for the rest of their lives. They need experience now, just as we all do. What are your thoughts?
ReplyDeleteMy school generally kept students with learning disabilities away from the main student body for most of the classes as well. I think it was to give them more attention and allow them to get the one on one help they need in a classroom setting.
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