Exam 5: Assistive Technology

Technology of teaching is best described as A) Tools that provide access to resources B) Tools and devices that support students with disabilities C) Typically devoid of tools as it refers to instructional techniques D) Tools and devices used to support and monitor one's health

Assistive technologies used to support students with writing include all except A) Shaving cream B) Whiteboards C) Pencil grips D) Talking books

A person trained to provide assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities is a(n) A) Assistive technology technician B) Assistive technology specialist C) Augmentative and alternate communication specialist D) Special education teacher

Text-to-speech software has virtually no impact on a student's ability to decode, fluency, or comprehension skills.

Stigmatization can lead to assistive technology abandonment.

Assistive technology was first included in IDEA with the passage of A) PL 94-142 in 1975 B) PL 99-457 in 1986 C) PL 101-476 in 1990 D) PL 108-46 in 2004

Compare and contrast assistive technology and educational technology.

To ensure successful assistive technology implementation and to minimize abandonment, student, teachers, and parents should receive training on how to use the tool.

An example of an assistive technology in the early 1800s is A) Talking calculator B) Hearing aids C) Braille D) Magnification of print

Specific tools and devices that can increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities are A) Informational technology B) Medical technology C) Assistive technology D) Instructional technology

An example of educational "assistive technology" is A) Feeding tubes B) Inquiry C) Wheelchair D) Smartboards

Assistive technology was first included in legislation with the passage of PL 94-142 in 1975.

Assistive technology can support the implementation of the universal design for learning.

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

When deciding upon assistive technology, IEP teams should always first consider A) No tech B) Low tech C) Mid tech D) High tech

The NATRI has developed ______________ for use during the IEP decision-making process. A) Assistive technology rubrics B) Checklist C) Assistive technology planner D) Assistive technology toolkit