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Use of computer technology to help students with special needs.

T S Hasselbring1, C H Glaser

  • 1Special Education Technology, University of Kentucky, USA.

The Future of Children
|March 21, 2001
PubMed
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Computer technology can significantly improve educational experiences for students with disabilities, enabling greater classroom participation. Overcoming teacher training and cost barriers is crucial for widespread adoption of these assistive technologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Special Education
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Millions of US students with disabilities face challenges in traditional classrooms.
  • Computer technology offers solutions for both mild and severe disabilities.
  • Adaptive technologies are crucial for inclusive education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of computer technology in educating children with special needs.
  • To highlight how technology facilitates participation for students with diverse disabilities.
  • To identify barriers to the effective implementation of educational technology.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of computer technology applications in special education.
  • Examination of adaptive technologies for severe disabilities.

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  • Discussion of challenges faced by educators and schools.

    • Main Results:

    • Computer technology aids students with learning and emotional disorders (3 million).
    • Sophisticated devices assist students with severe disabilities (2 million).
    • Word processing, communication, and multimedia tools enhance learning.
    • Technology helps overcome speech, hearing, visual, and physical limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer technology has the potential to equalize educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
    • Inadequate teacher training and high costs are significant barriers to widespread use.
    • Addressing these barriers is essential for realizing technology's full potential in inclusive classrooms.