Assistive Technology

Nicholas Matuszewski

Blog 16

Educ. 361

11/7/2011

2 Examples of Assistive Technology Used in the Classroom

Transcription Software

Transcription software was created to help students who struggle with note-taking or typing. Students can use this in the classroom to organize their homework and research papers. This software is able to interpret any language the students or teachers speak and translates what is spoken into text which is placed in a computer document. This technology helps students and teachers communicate with each other to create a better understanding of what is being taught or spoken.

Notebook Computer

            A notebook computer is a handheld notebook computer that lets students type in information instead of writing it with a pencil or pen. Students who have trouble speaking can use this technology in place for verbal communication by typing out their responses to questions or comments. This is used in the classroom to help teachers communicate with students who are very shy or who may struggle with speaking.