EDUC 0624 - Technology Applications in Special Education

Credits: 3

Students will demonstrate fluency in describing pedagogical approaches to incorporating technology into the instruction of exceptional learners, particularly students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and cognitive disorders. The course will address the various factors associated with providing assistive technology services and devices in the educational setting. Students will be introduced to various technologies ranging from non-electronic solutions to low technology to sophisticated high technology strategies for implementation within any curriculum. Students will demonstrate competence in using application software and hardware and the Internet. Course participants will demonstrate technology competencies through projects, papers, presentations, and the development of an instructional unit on learning disabilities.

(Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) and (5-12))

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