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Assistive Technology must be considered annually for every student with a special need. The consideration outcomes become part of the student's Individualized Education Plan. Assistive Technology may be indicated when a student who is having difficulty achieving their IEP goals and objectives or making progress in the general education curriculum. Assistive Technology solutions should be explored as when an IEP team identifies a student struggling to participate in the classroom. Assistive Technology may be indicated when a special needs student is having difficulty doing what his/her classmates are doing.
The iPad itself is a tool.
When you are considering an iPad or iPod for a student - ask these questions:
Assistive Technology must be considered annually for every student with a special need. The consideration outcomes become part of the student's Individualized Education Plan. Assistive Technology may be indicated when a student who is having difficulty achieving their IEP goals and objectives or making progress in the general education curriculum. Assistive Technology solutions should be explored as when an IEP team identifies a student struggling to participate in the classroom. Assistive Technology may be indicated when a special needs student is having difficulty doing what his/her classmates are doing.
The iPad itself is a tool.
When you are considering an iPad or iPod for a student - ask these questions:
- How will this tool be used to support your students learning?
- What are you expecting to change as a result of using iPads and apps with students?
- Do you have a way to measure student progress?
- Have you set a purpose for the iPads and apps? (Kindy Segovia, Assistive Technology, Kent ISD)