Chapter 15

Teaching and Learning with Technology in Special Education

pg. 396-417
1. Introduction to Special Education (pg. 398-400)
2. Issues in Special Education (pg. 400-403)
- Legal and Policy Directives
- Implications of the No Child Left Behind Act for Special
Education
- Trends in the Prevalence of Autism
- American Sign Language
- Need for Trained Personnel
- Requirements for Inclusive Classrooms
- Universal Design for Learning
- Web Accessibility
3. Technology Integration Strategies for Special Education (pg. 403-412)
- Foundations of Integration Strategies
- General Integration Strategies for All Students
- Strategies for Students with Cognitive Disabilities
- Strategies for Students with Physical Disabilities
- Strategies for Students with Sensory Disabilities
a. Canes and sensor technology
b. Tools to convert printed information
c. Screen readers
- Strategies for At Risk Students
- Strategies for Students with Gifts and Talents
a. pace
b. process
c. passion
d. products
e. peers
4. Tech-Pack Needs and Challenges in Special Education (pg. 412-413)
- Special Education Content Knowledge
- Special Education Pedagogical Knowledge
- Special Education Technology Knowledge
- Strategies for Improving Special Education Tech-Pack
a. Do I have the content knowledge needed to
assist my students in meeting the standards within my classroom?
b. Do I have the technological knowledge needed
to teach the special education content within my classroom?
c. Do I have the pedagogical knowledge needed to
teach the special education content within my classroom?

What you need to know?

What is special education

Impairment, disability, and handicap?
What is assistive technology?

 Issues and Problems that come with teaching technology to students who
have special needs
How to integrate technology into a classroom setting with children who
have special needs
What are some techpack needs and challenges

Key Terms

Alternative Keyboard
Assistive Technology
Closed Circuit Television
Compensation
Disability
FM amplification system
Handicap
Impairment
Inclusion
Joystick
Mainstreaming
Optical Character Recognition
Remediation
Screen Reader
Sensory Disabilities
Switch
Universal Design
Web accessibility