Efficacy Of Assistive Technology Interventions Hardcover

The Advances in Special Education Technology series is designed to focus international attention on applications of technology for individuals with disabilities. Outstanding researchers from around the world will contribute chapters synthesizing the research evidence on specific types of technology interventions that improve access, engagement, and learning outcomes of diverse learners. The scope of contributions will cover subfields known as assistive technology, instructional design, instructional technology, online learning, personalized learning, and universal design for learning and will encompass both formal (i.e., school) and informal learning settings (i.e., self-directed, museums) across the lifespan (i.e., preschool - adult).

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9.78178E+12

English

Emerald Publishing Limited

16-Jun-15

304

Dave L.Edyburn

Contributed by education and other researchers from the US and Canada, the 10 chapters in this volume examine the efficacy of assistive technology for people with disabilities. They discuss the research of the National Assistive Technology Research Institute on technology in schools; the conditions for the most effective types of training for practitioner, parent, and child outcomes; speech-generating devices for communication by young people with cerebral palsy; technology use by students who are blind or visually impaired; how a single-entry point system could reduce barriers for people seeking to use assistive technology; technology teacher preparation in the US; how personal learning networks and online communities of practice contribute to the development of assistive technology and skills of in-service professionals; legal mandates for families seeking funding; and a state assistive technology fund. Distributed in North America by Turpin Distribution. --Annotation ©2015 Ringgold Inc. Portland, OR