Monday, August 24, 2009

First Day of Class

Today is the first day of the Fall 2009 Term at the University of Hawaii. Students enrolled in traditional and online classes will receive the course syllabus today. Within the syllabus the objectives of the course will be outlined and, most likely, the professor will spend a good part of the first class discussing how the objectives will be met. I'm enrolled in an independent study class, ETEC 699. On this first day of class, I'm going to outline my course objectives.
  1. Know what assistive technology devices are available to aid people with disabilities.
  2. Comprehend how assistive technology is used in everyday living.
  3. Apply the usage of assistive technology to meet educational goals of individuals with disabilities.
  4. Analyze the use of assistive technology by people with disabilities within educational settings.
  5. Synthesize assistive technology uses into the broader goal of educating all students using the most appropriate means.
  6. Evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve education.
Wow, these are some lofty goals! Borrowing a phrase from politicians, I reserve the right to revise and extend my objectives. It's going to be a good term.
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  1. TracieSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Michael, I am currently working on some research about assistive technology in post secondary education. I can share some things with you as I progress in my research. I think with the onset of distance learning, assistive technologies will be utilized with the diverse learning needs of students across all aspects.

    http://litreviewtechps.weebly.com/uploads/2/3/6/8/2368570/reaching_accesibility.pdf

    http://litreviewtechps.weebly.com/uploads/2/3/6/8/2368570/an_analysis_of_instructional_accommodations.pdf

    http://litreviewtechps.weebly.com/uploads/2/3/6/8/2368570/technology_support_services_in_postsecondary.pdf

    I pasted three links to articles I read about AT in ps education. I hope the links work. You may have to cut and paste in search window. Keep me posted as to your progress as well and great job!

    Tracie

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  2. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Aloha Michael,
    Interesting resources. Thanks! I am interested in learning about the types of assistive technology that can be used in the elementary classroom. I have a student that is in a wheel chair and doesn't have use of his hands. He loves to take his shoes off and explore with his feet. I wonder if there is some device available that he could use with his feet. I have been following the Braingate blog. Researchers are designing technology that enables people to use their thoughts to control numerous machines in their environment, including computers.
    I wonder if some of the resources that you have mentioned could be used with mind control in the future. Great things are happening in technology research for people with disabilities : )
    Julie

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  3. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/brain-stimulant/posts/tag/brain-computer+interface/
    Cool site. Check it out :)

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