A4: Technology Tools and Assistive Technology

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 Educational Technology Tool

  • KHAN Academy-  Khan academy is a perfect site that fosters independent student learning. This website provides students with informative modules that explain what they are learning during the course using different videos, activities and explanations. Each course is assigned specifically based upon their grade level, course and subject. This website allows students to learn independently and track their own progress. It also allows teachers to check their progress. 
  • IXL- IXL can be used for independent student learning in many ways. The website includes engaging video tutorials that provide live instruction of the topic. Practice questions with examples, and detailed answers explanations that shows the students which step a mistake was made and how they can make corrections. IXL allows students to move towards mastery at their own pace with individualized instruction and practice. 

Assistive Technology

  • Text to speech-  Text to speech helps students who have visual and reading impairments. It also supports English language learner students. It converts spoken word into written text. This resource allows students to understand information in a way they will retain. This can be helpful when teachers are giving lectures so the students are able to pay attention and refer to the transcripts instead of having to write down notes. 
  • FM System- An FM system is used for students who have a hearing impairment. This system helps students listen in a noisy place such as a classroom. There is a microphone and transmitter that is used by the teacher and the receiver which is used by the student. The FM system sends the teachers voice directly to the students receiver using FM radios waves. This device will allow students to hear the teacher no matter the noise level of the classroom.








































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