Exam 5: Assistive Technology

Discuss the significant legislation for assistive technology that predates the 1988 Technology Act.

Assistive technology refers only to devices that help improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

An example of assistive technology in writing is A) Highlighter tape B) Graph paper C) Portable word processor D) Manipulatives

Discuss the contributions of each of the following to educational/assistive technology. SETT WATI UKAT MPT NATRI

__________ supports students with disabilities in the acquisition of life skills. A) Self-operating prompting devices B) Text-to-speech C) Concrete manipulatives D) The smartboard

Discuss how assistive technology can be used to assist students with disabilities who struggle with mathematics.

Highlighter strips would be categorized as A) No tech B) Low tech C) Mid tech D) High tech

Smartphones can be used as A) Cell phones B) Organizational tool C) Alarm clocks D) All of the above

Social studies and science instruction is often dominated by A) Mathematics concepts B) Vocabulary activities C) Comprehension activities D) Literacy-based activities

Which of the following is not one of the seven purposes for assistive technology as stipulated by Bryant and Bryant (2003)? A) Positioning B) Computer access C) Composition of written material D) Adaptive environments

As a classroom teacher, explain why it is necessary to evaluate apps for mobile devices.What tools might you use to complete this type of evaluation?

An example of assistive technology used for the purpose of mobility is A) A gait trainer B) Adjustable-height desks C) Alternative keyboard D) Custom wedges

Mathematics assessments indicate that students with disabilities are typically on level with their nondisabled peers.

Identify and briefly define the six types of educational technology as stipulated by Blackhurst (2005).

Examples of "repurposing" technology include all of the following except A) Social media to teach writing skills B) Cell phone to contact a parent C) iPad as a textbook D) Digital camera for taking pictures of objects and then manipulating the images to demonstrate

Assistive technology is selected and implemented to assist a student in A) Employment B) After-school activities C) Transition to the next grade D) Meeting his or her IEP goals

All except ____________ are considered mid tech. A) Braille playing cards B) Calculator C) Audio recorder D) Switches

Discuss how assistive technology can support students with disabilities who struggle with reading.

IDEA 2004 stipulates that parents/guardians must share the cost for assistive technology, including cochlear implants, provided for their child with disabilities.

_____ is a critical skill that often gets less attention than reading. A) Writing B) Mathematics C) Science D) Study skills