Assistive Technology to Support Inclusive Education

Dianne Chambers

ISBN 10: 1787695204 / ISBN 13: 9781787695207

Published by Emerald Publishing Limited, GB, 2020

About this Item

In this edited collection, experienced practitioners discuss how a range of existing and emerging assistive technology devices and services are used across a variety of international settings to support the inclusion of students with disabilities.This book details authentic examples of best practice, including identification and implementation of appropriate tools, the use of aided communication devices, modified seating equipment, computers and tablets, robotics, costs, outcomes, and services among others. It showcases a spectrum of promising and positive results in reducing exclusion, thereby supporting teachers to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities. By providing an excellent and current overview of assistive technology and the use of the technology in the classroom, this book is an insightful read for those who work with technology and the inclusion of students with disabilities. The authors demonstrate how specialists, teachers, parents and students can work together using technology to ensure inclusive education is a realistic goal for all.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Assistive Technology to Support Inclusive Education
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787695204
• ISBN 13: 9781787695207
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 493 grams

About this title

Synopsis

In this edited collection, experienced practitioners discuss how a range of existing and emerging assistive technology devices and services are used across a variety of international settings to support the inclusion of students with disabilities.

This book details authentic examples of best practice, including identification and implementation of appropriate tools, the use of aided communication devices, modified seating equipment, computers and tablets, robotics, costs, outcomes, and services among others. It showcases a spectrum of promising and positive results in reducing exclusion, thereby supporting teachers to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.

By providing an excellent and current overview of assistive technology and the use of the technology in the classroom, this book is an insightful read for those who work with technology and the inclusion of students with disabilities. The authors demonstrate how specialists, teachers, parents and students can work together using technology to ensure inclusive education is a realistic goal for all.

About the Author

Dianne Chambers is an Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, where she coordinates Research and Special Education. She publishes widely in the field of special and inclusive education.