CEP 240 Quiz 4, Chapter 5

CEP 240 Quiz 4 prep. Chapter 5. Assistive Technology. Intro to Exceptional Learners.

Assistive Technology Specialist

A person trained to provide assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities.

Information technology

Technology that provides access to resources and information.

Assistive Technology Device

Any object, equipment, or system used to increase, maintain, and/or improve the functional abilities of a child with a disability

The 2004 reauthorization of IDEA mandated that all IEP teams do what?

Teams must consider assistive technology for all students with disabilities.

What should an IEP team do before considering items, equipment, and/or services?

Establish annual goals first.

SETT

Students, Environment, Tasks and Tools.

Why can it be difficult for professionals to identify appropriate assistive technologies?

Vague definitions leave professionals unsure of what is and isn’t assistive technology and when to use it

What are 2 ways professionals can categorize assistive technology?

Purpose and Level of Technology.

Tools and devices teachers use when teaching students are best categorized as ______ technology.

Instructional

True or False: Reading is a fundamental skill; therefore, academic difficulties may be compounded if assistive technology is not used to mitigate identified reading difficulties.

True

Which assistive technology would be appropriate to help a student who struggles with the planning and organizing aspect of the writing process?

Concept mapping program

What level of assistive technology are text-to-speech programs?

High-Tech

An exceptional child who is using virtual manipulatives is likely studying which subject?

Math

What should NOT be a primary factor in selecting assistive technology?

Cost

What is at risk of occurring if a teacher is not properly trained on specific assistive technology?

Technology will be abandoned.

Why is repurposing everyday technology considered a beneficial approach for assistive technology?

It reduces costs and makes technology more accessible.

What did the The 1997 reauthorization of IDEA do?

Mandated the consideration of assistive technology for all students with disabilities, including students with high-incidence disabilities.

When choosing an app for student use, teachers should do what?

Consider using an app evaluation rubric to support use of the app

What is an example of a low tech device?

Pencil Grip

at is an example of a high-tech device?

I-Pad

Symbols, aids, strategies and techniques used as a supplement or replacement for oral language

AAC