Technology in Special Education Classroom

Course Description: This course is designed to demonstrate the uses of

technology in the special education setting. In the next 5 weeks of this training,
educators will gain knowledge of the trends that are being used in the special education
classroom
Course Objectives:
In this course, participants will be introduced to adaptive technology that supports the
curriculum, participation and progress of special education environment. Participants
will examine and analyze how innovative technology has effective special education
setting and learn how integrating adaptive technology has facilitated not just learning
but change static learning into more flexible.
Once participants have completed this course, teachers will know:
Learning Objectives:

Operating iPads, iPods, and tablets in the classroom

Accommodating Students
Engaging Students with Disabilities & Differentiating Instructions
Content & Curriculum
iPad Tools & Accessories
Locating Resources

Resources Requirements:

Computer for internet access

Access to MS Office suites or a package that is compatible
iPad (BYOD-Bring your own devices)
Access to YouTube videos

Textbook
There is no specific textbook required for this course. However, participants
will use resources such as journals, online resources, and book.
Instructor Information
Please do not hesitated to contact me via email or by phone.
Shavon Ferrell,
Email: sferrell@ggc.edu
Work Phone: 678-407-5856
Office Hours: Please scheduled appointment via email

Grading Policy and Scales:

Course Requirements and Basis for Grade
Component
Reading/Participation
AT Research Assignments
Discussion Board Postings
Assistive Technology Assessment Assignment

Percent of course grade:

20%
30%
20%
30%

The grading scheme used for this class will be the following:
93.5 - 100% = 4.0 (A)

89.5-93.4%=3.7%
86.5-89.4%=3.3 (B+)
83.5-86.4%=3.0 (B)

73.5-76.4%=2.0 (C)
69.5-73.4%=1.7 (C-)
66.5-69.4%=1.3 (D+)
63.5-66.4%= 1.0 (D)

There are five modules. All modules will be available at the beginning of the
training
Module 1: Assisitive Technology
Module 2: Exploring iPads, iPods, and Tablets for adaptability in Special Education
Classrooms
Module 3: Technology an Equalizer: iPads,iPods, and Tablets for Special Education
Classrooms
Module 4: iPad Apps for Special Education Classrooms
Module 5: Exploring and finding Assistive Technology for the Classroom
Course Format

Series of informative videos

Weekly Discussion board entries
Group discussion
And good resources use in Special Education Classrooms

Weekly Outline and Activities for Workshop

Week
1

Topic: Assistive Technology

Read the article by Terence Cavanaugh on The need for
Assistive Technology in Education Technology
Participation in Week 1 Discussion
Analyze how AT is being used within your classroom,
and consider the validity of the tool, and how the use of
tools can be implemented more.
View videos: Assistive Technologies-Let that Voice be
Heard and Assistive Technology in Park Hill

Due
Sunday
Week 1

Activity: Research and evaluate an AT devices that can be

used in your classroom.
Discussion board: What is Assistive Technology? How can
AT influence learning in the Special Education classroom or
outside the classroom?
Week
2

Topic: Exploring iPads, iPods, and Tablets for adaptability in

Special Education Classrooms

Due
Sunday
Week 2

Activity: Begin AT research assignment

Discussion board: What does adaptability mean to you? How

could iPads, iPods, and Tablets shape your classroom? In
terms of challenges, what type of learning challenges does AT
address?
Week
3

Topic: Technology an Equalizer: iPads,iPods, and Tablets for Due

Sunday
Special Education
Week 3

Activity: Research and evaluate a AT devices that can be used

in your classroom.
Discussion board: Do you feel that technology is an
equalizer? If so, in what ways?
Week
4

Topic: iPad Apps for Special Education Classrooms

Due
Sunday
Week 4

Activity: Research and evaluate an Apps that can be used in

your classroom.

Discussion board: When testing and observing apps, which

apps would choose that align with curriculum and better with
students IEP goals? How do you believe the student would
respond to apps?
Week5

Topic: Exploring and finding Assistive Technology for the

Classroom
Activity: Read and note key points in the TechMatrix consumer
guide when purchasing or to learn more about technology that
is beneficial to students with special needs or within the special
education classrooms.

Search through provided list of apps (week 4) and select

at least 3 apps. Demonstrate how it can be applied in
your daily classroom activities.

On iPad or tablet briefly jot down your finding and

provided examples of how you would apply the apps to
your classroom activities.

Be prepared to share your findings and experience with

the group.

*Submit AT research assignment

Discussion board: Describe at least three key element that
you learn from the TechMatrix Consumer Guide.

Due
Sunday
Week 5