Title: “Assistive Technology: Enhancing Learning for Students with Special Needs”

Overview 
Students are to research an assistive technology device (JUST PICK ONE) and critique its benefits and effects for students with special needs in a visual presentation of your choice.  
Definition of ONE AT Device
Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.
Assistive technology helps people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other things. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies.
(https://www.atia.org)
Content 
Make sure that your presentation includes:
introductory slide that lists your name, course, professor’s name and date
Purposes of the Device you selected  – ways it is used
Designated population – ages, grades, ability level
Special training for use – for administrators, teachers, support staff, students and families
Instructions / directions – for administrators, teachers, support staff, students and families
Teachers manual / supplemental materials
Assessment – formative (learning for) and summative (learning of) 
Cost – initial/maintenance cost(s), out of pocket, insurance coverage 
Critique the device including positive and negative aspects – such as, functionality of day to day use, value in other aspects of life, impact on future skills
Describe the ways that you would incorporate this assistive technology device into your classroom and provide three examples with explanations.
Reflection of your professional/personal thoughts and recommendations for the use of this assistive technology device.
Conclusion slide that captures your overall message on assistive technology, such as a quote, a saying, an image, etc.
Presentation Format
Visual presentations can be designed and delivered using Powerpoint, Prezi, a Padlet, Google Slides, Peardeck, Nearpod, and/or a platform of your choice. Please discuss your preferred method of presentation with the professor. . 
For all visual presentations in this class, it is encouraged to incorporate a new pedagogical tool to enhance your presentations. Some examples would be: Edpuzzle, Flipgrid, Youtube videos, TED Talks, Digital Stories. Use additional media like video, photos and other graphics to illustrate your points. 
Minimum 20 slides slides total (excluding title and reference page/slide)
Use words and phrases (bullet points) instead of full sentences (24 point font is recommended) 
Cite any sources that you use, including our textbook, case studies, videos, interviews, books, journals, survey, data, graphics, etc. 
Use of AT Device: Suggested Topics
AT Device support a gamut of disabilities. To help you choose the AT Device for this assignment, please consider the following possible topics:
Autism spectrum disorders
Blindness and low vision
Deafness and hard of hearing
Computer access problems
Communication disorders
Mobility impairment
Mounting systems
Learning disabilities
Cognitive disabilities
Web accessibility
Augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC)
Suggested devices 
Speech-to text software (Speech Recognition) 
Alternative Augmentative Communication Devices 
Alternative Keyboards 
Text-to-Speech software 
Electronic Pointing Devices 
Joysticks, Trackballs, and Touchscreens 
Screen Readers 
iPads / iPods 
Interactive White Boards 
Math Software 
Screen Magnifiers 
Switch Adapted Toys 
Dynavox 
Kurzweil Reader 
FM System 
Visio Book 
Additional Resources 
Kawasaki’s 102030 rule for presentations: http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2005/12/the_102030_rule.html