Access, Equity&Assistive Tech

Catalog description

An intermediate level course that investigates the ways in which technology can differentiate instruction to support the needs of all students, including students with disabilities. In doing so, students will identify and classify adaptive assistive hardware and software for students with special needs and locate resources to assist in their implementation. Topics include current issues in education and laws concerning equity and accessibility for diverse learners and populations. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of digital accessibility in creating accessible and inclusive learning materials and addressing such needs through ethical digital citizenship teaching. Aligns with the ISTE Standards for Educators.