Describe issues related to training special education teachers to use technology. Give examples of no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech solutions for special students.
the most major issue that special education teachers face is the lack of or minimal experience in technology. We all take a technology course in college like the one we are in now. But 16 weeks of technology lessons really isn't enought. Especially since technology is changing so often at a very rapid pace. The use of assistive technology teams is also a factor in decision making. They usually deal with the technology aspect for the students and often times they teachers don't have a say so in what technology device is going to be used. The assistive teams are the ones who teach the students how to use the technology and determine what type of device should be used. The teachers really don't have a say so in the matter.
No technology means taht people are used or relied upon more than technology. This means that teaching a person to use the body they have rather than technology. ex: a person with one arm would practice one handed typing rather than a voice recongnition software.
Low Technology is almost similar to no technology in a sense that none or minimal devices are used. Personal word lists, high lighting markers and organizing materials are provided to help students be successful.
High technology are advanced equipment such as electrical/hydraulic lifts, electrical wheelchairs, and voice activation systems. Any device that does the majority or all of the work for the students is considered high technology. Students with severe disabilities will benefit more from high technology devices.
james ibarra
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