Define the term assistive technology and give three examples

What will be an ideal response?


ANS: Assistive technology is a device or service that increases the capabilities of people with disabilities. Examples include interactive whiteboards, Braille converters, speech recognition software, keyboards with larger symbols, and screen reader software.

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Which role of educational technology includes the use of a computer in the traditional question-and-answer, dialogue-type format?

A. microcomputer-based laboratories B. simulation and tutorials C. commercial interactive multimedia presentations D. student-developed multimedia presentations

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Often, young children feel "special" when receiving individual physical therapy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The intended goal of an IEP is to ______.

A. create an extremely focused, standardized, fully detailed curriculum for a child with special needs B. fully engage the family with planning, developing, and implementing a standardized curriculum C. identify existing school curriculum and programming that closely meets the needs of a child for placement D. focus attention and teaching on areas where a child lags in certain skills or learning abilities

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How do infants and toddlers experience music?

What will be an ideal response?

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