Andrea Mason

Adaptive or Assistive Technology/Emerging Technology/Innovative Uses 

CSN Education Department, EDU 214
7/16/2020

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Emerging Technology- Online Innovative Technology References
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 Adaptive or Assistive Technology
 Text to speech technology
 There isn’t really a specific you need to buy. If you already have a laptop or a
computer then it will work. But as it gets used more, its better to buy a software
program that does this specifically.
 Google has this function, that it speaks what is typed in the text box. There are
also apps that can be downloaded to help the ones who have trouble.
 The prices vary on which program is chosen
 You can buy them here!
 https://www.techradar.com/best/best-text-to-speech-software

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 EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
 Online classroom
 Zoom (free)
 Skype (free)
Because of everything that has happened just this year, I think the new emerging
technology in classrooms that will be used are video calls. They are being used now as
it is the only way to learn and distance yourself. It is also called virtual learning.
Again, nothing super expensive is needed for this way of learning. The most would be
some sort of computer with a camera and microphone. Also, if you already don’t have
it, then a skype, zoom account or what ever the teacher provides, is needed.

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 Living Robots
 https://axiomq.com/blog/7-emerging-technologies-that-will-reshape-educati
on-in-2020/
 The biggest emerging piece of technology I wanted to talk about was artificial
intelligence.
 I don’t think that they are quite available for public purchase yet. But I am
sure they will be expensive
 Machines who are able to walk and talk and think, will be joining us very soon
in the classrooms.
 Perhaps as a tutor for children who have trouble
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likely have a test-to-speech setting
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
 3D printing has been an up and coming piece of technology in schools.
 https://www.makersempire.com/7-benefits-of-using-3d-printing-technology-i
n-education/
 It has been said that the use of these in schools can create creative children
as well as bringing a form of new art into the education system
 Perhaps one day, a 3D printing class could be chosen as an elective or for free
time.
 This type of printing also gives kids a lot of hands-on time which is great
because kids have need to just touch everything

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REFERENCES
 Hoffman, K., Ldrfa, & Walsh, P. (2020, March 06). Assistive Technology Archives.
Retrieved July 16, 2020, from
https://www.ldrfa.org/category/assistive-technology/
 Fearn, N., & Turner, B. (2020, February 14). Best text to speech software of 2020:
Free, paid and online voice recognition apps and services. Retrieved July 16, 2020,
from https://www.techradar.com/best/best-text-to-speech-software
 7 Emerging Technologies That Will Reshape Education in 2020. (2020, July 16).
Retrieved July 16, 2020, from
https://axiomq.com/blog/7-emerging-technologies-that-will-reshape-education-in-
2020/
 7 benefits of using 3D printing technology in Education: Makers Empire: Design
Thinking: 3D Printing. (2018, September 03). Retrieved July 16, 2020, from
https://www.makersempire.com/7-benefits-of-using-3d-printing-technology-in-edu
cation/

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