Journal #8

COMMUNICATION:

1. AAC: Is a term used to is related to the different ways of communication that replaces writing, communicating, and speech with using a type of aid for the student.

2. An example of a no/low tech tool that helps students communicate is a food category board. This is something simple and is considered no/low tech tool because it needs no technology or batteries to be used. This tools can be used in the classroom to teach students simple food items, which could be beneficial in teaching about health and dieting. It is used when asking about an object and the child is to make a gesture, head nod or some other indication in what the answer is.
    An example of a high tech tool used for students with special needs would be a speech generating device. This is an example of a high tech tool because it speaks words and phrases aloud for the children to hear how it is being said so that it can help them learn to correct their speech. This would be used in a classroom to increase vocabulary, and is a great way to teach students more words to learn.


ACCESSIBILITY:

1. Input Device is a tool we use to put information into a computer, and there are many ways to do this, cd, camera, mouse, tablet, microphone, scanner and many more.

2. An example of a Hardware tool is the joystick. This tool allows children to play games as well as navigate on a computer. A child can use their chin, hands, and mouth. This is like a normal computer cursor but is used for children with not all the correct motor skills. This tool can be used in the classroom if there was a project or assignment that needed to be done on the computer, this way everyone can use the computer.
An example of a software tool is something that can be downloaded and accessible at all times. An example would be,  Proloquo 2go. This is a software tool because it can be taken anywhere and is awesome because it can even be kept in your pocket. This tool helps speech for students that need help because it has updated symbols and a large vocabulary. This is also cool for the students because it is like an iphone. This can be used in the classroom a lot, because it is so easy to get information from since it is small and simple.

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