Assistive Technology in Assessment
Introduction As teachers, we are given the challenge to create a positive learning environment and experience for students. We need to create this experience for MANY students with DIFFERENT abilities EVERY SINGLE DAY. This is no easy task and nearly impossible for one person to do on their own. This is why assistive technology is an essential part of the educational field. When planning and administering assessments for students with diverse needs, assistive technology can play a pivotal role in improving the learning for ALL our students. What is assistive technology? Assistive technology are different tools that help people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other things. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies. Assistive technology is a means to assist someone in accomplishing a task. In the field of education, assistive technology is used to help students in the...