Curricula, Curriculum Types, and State Requirements
Using Adaptive Technology for Learning Disabilities and Disorders
Our course offerings are designed to assist homeschooled middle and high school students in discovering knowledge and skills presented in an easy-to-understand way to provide a foundation for future educational progress and career growth.
Course Overview
This course provides an in-depth exploration of adaptive technology tools designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and disorders, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
Students will learn about various types of assistive technology, including software, apps, and devices that facilitate reading, writing, organization, and math skills. The course will also cover strategies for implementing these technologies in educational and home settings, best practices for integrating them into learning environments, and methods to evaluate the effectiveness of adaptive technology tools for diverse learning needs.
By the end of the course, students will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills to support individuals with learning disabilities through technology.
You Will Be Able to:
Identify Assistive Technology Tools
Understand and identify various adaptive technology tools that support individuals with specific learning disabilities, such as text-to-speech software, speech-to-text apps, digital graphic organizers, and math support tools.
Assess Learning Needs and Match with Technology
Evaluate the specific needs of individuals with learning disabilities and select appropriate technology tools that align with these needs to support academic performance and daily life skills.
Implement Technology in Various Settings
Develop skills to implement adaptive technology in educational and home environments, creating inclusive and supportive learning spaces for individuals with learning challenges.
Integrate Adaptive Technology with Instructional Strategies
Learn strategies to integrate adaptive technology with other instructional methods and accommodations to optimize learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
Evaluate the Effectiveness of Technology Tools
Gain experience in assessing the effectiveness of different technology tools and adjusting strategies to improve accessibility and support for individuals with learning disabilities.
Address Ethical and Accessibility Issues
Understand the ethical considerations, privacy issues, and accessibility challenges related to the use of adaptive technology and develop a framework for addressing these issues responsibly.
Promote Self-Advocacy and Technology Use for Independence
Support the development of self-advocacy skills and promote the use of technology as a tool for independence among individuals with learning disabilities.
Presentation
By completing this course, students will acquire practical skills and a foundational understanding of adaptive technology, preparing them to support individuals with learning disabilities in educational and everyday contexts.