Use and Application of

LESSO Assistive Technology in

N Inclusive Education
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Objectives:
● Identify different assistive technology that can be utilized in inclusive
education
● Categorize different assistive technology according to exceptionality and
learning area
● Evaluate the importance of assistive technology in teaching and learning
process

Introduction:
Aside from the teaching models, assistive application and technology can greatly
contribute in the academic journey of a student with special needs. In this lesson you will
identify the different assistive technology that can help in the learning delivery in inclusive
education. It will focus on the appropriate assistive devices based on the needs of students with
special needs.

Activity-Picture Analysis
Direction: Take a look at the picture below and list down words associated with the image.

Analysis:
1. How is assistive technology related to inclusive education?
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2. What conclusion can you draw from the image?

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3. How would you classify aids in inclusive education?

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Abstraction

Definition of Assistive Technology

Broadly spells out a continuum of tools, strategies, and services that match a person’s
needs, abilities and tasks, and includes evaluation of the needs of an individual with a disability,
a functional evaluation of the individual in the individual’s customary environment, and the
selection, designing, fitting, customization, adaption, application, maintenance, repair, and
replacement of assistive technology services, and their coordination with the existing education
and rehabilitation plans and programs for inclusive development. (Ahmad 2015)

Approaches in the use of assistive technology in inclusive education focus on using

technology to train or rehearse, and to assist and enable learning. Assistive technology serves in
bridging this gap by ’assisting’ in the practice of educating children in the same classroom,
including children with physical, mental and develop- mental disabilities (Smith et al., 2005)
The following are table of the assistive technology application and devices that can help in the
delivery of learning. (Ahmad 2015)

● Low Tech (less sophisticated items such as adapted handles, visuals, or Velcro
fasteners);
● Medium or Mid Tech (more complicated mechanical devices such as wheelchairs or
battery-operated technology tools); and
● High Tech (electronics, computers, tablets, apps, or software)

Category/Area Assistive Technology Need and Relevance in

of Function Applications Classroom Learning

Reading Electronic Books, Book Adapted For students having difficulty in

For Page Turning, Single Word reading and understanding written
Scanners, Pre-Dictable Texts, text and in paying attention to the
Tabs, Talking Eletronic Devices/ reading assigned.
Software, Speech Software.
Writing Pen/Pencil Grips, Templates, For students having problem in
Word Processor, Word Card/ writing or composition.
Book/ Wall, Software, Spelling/
Grammar, Checker, Adapted
Papers.

Math Calculators, Talking Clocks, For students having computational

Enlarge Worksheets, Voice problems and confusions and
Output Measuring Devices, finding it difficult to perform well
Scientific Calculators. in Math lessons.

Vision Eye Glasses, Magnifier, Screen For students who have difficulty in
Magnification, Screen Reader, seeing or lack complete vision.
Braille Large Print Books,
CCTV, Audio Lesson Tapes.

Hearing Hearing Aids, Pen And Paper, For students who have difficulty in
Signaling Devices, Closed hearing or are absolute hearing
Captioning. impaired.

Computer Word Prediction, Alternative, For students finding it difficult to

Access Keyboards, Pointing Option, access the computer in its standard
Switches, Voice Recognition form and have difficulty in
Software. performing academic tasks.

Augmentative/ Communication Board, Decive For students having problems in

Alternative With Speech Synthesis For comprehension of language, and
 Communication Typing, Eye Gaze Board/ Frame, lcking the ability to express it, or
Voice Otput Device. are unclear in speech and
demonstrat delayed expressive
language.
Learning Use Of Applications/ Devices For students having problem in
Disability and Depending Upon The Degree Of language development, reading and
Attention Deficit Disability/ Difficulty, In The writing (dyslexia), hand-eye
Hyperactivity Area Of Reading And Writing coordination, written expressiona
Disorder (Dyslexia), Hand-Eye nd composition (dysgraphia),
(ADHD) Coordination, Written difficulty in fine motor skills,
Expression And Composition coordination (dyspraxia), math
(Dysgraphia), Difficulty In Fine (Dyscalculia) and ADHD.
Motor Skills, Coordination
(Dyspraxia) Math (Dyscalculia)
And Attention (ADHD) Like
Talking Electronic Decices,
Calculators, Electric Organizers,
Highlighters, Pencil Grips, Post-
It, Computers, Spelling/
Grammar Checker, Electronic
Organizers, Recorded Materials,
Hand Held Scanners, Print Or
Picture Schedule, Electronic
Diaries, Etc.

Name: _______________________________________________ Section: __________________

Module 3 Lesson 4: Use and Application of Assistive Technology in Inclusive Education

Application:

Direction: Complete the tree map of assistive technology for inclusive education.

Assistive Role of Teacher Importance In Importance In

Technology Teaching Learning
Closure:

Congratulations on reaching the end of Module III. We hope you

enjoyed participating in the activities and lessons in module 3 and hope you
found it beneficial to your learning. The last thing we ask you do before
moving on to the next module is to answer the module assessment. Goodluck
and see you!