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Use and Knowledge of Assistive Technology AQ (Queen’s, Late Summer 2024, Online)

August 12, 2024 to October 4, 2024

  • Category: AQ, Online
  • Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
  • Topic: Other, Special Education/Exceptionalities
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

Technology is an integral part of our lives and has enhanced the quality of life for many of us. Assistive Technology creates equal opportunities and access for all learners including students with exceptionalities. In this course, the candidate will investigate the various devices and services available, but more importantly the candidate will develop a real world student-centered assistive technology program that can be applied in the classroom. As well as exploring the theoretical background and framework for understanding assistive technology, the candidate will extend and apply his/her knowledge of different high, mid and low tech devices and services and will reflect on the ethics and application of assistive technology in the classroom.

In this course, you will:
– Explore theories and frameworks for understanding assistive technology;
– Reflect on the ethics and application of assistive technology in the classroom;
– Extend and apply your knowledge of a variety of AT devices and services;
– Explore the process involved in recommending assistive technology;
– Learn how to utilize assistive technology to strengthen assessment and evaluation of student learning; and
– Think and write critically about emerging trends in the field.