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Apr 27, 2024
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EDSP 3550 - Technological Applications in Special Education
Provides knowledge and experiences necessary to use and analyze computers and other technology with persons who have special needs considering the functionality of hardware, software and peripherals. Focus on using technology including: compensation for sensory, physical, communications and learning disabilities and as a tool for information management. Commercially available software examined in terms of its applicability to people with special needs and existing curricula. Requires 10-hour service learning component.
Requisites: Admission to Advanced Standing and 2.75 GPA
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using computers and other technology with special needs populations.
- Assess technology as it relates to making school to work transitions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in gathering information on special education technology via the Internet and other information management systems.
- Demonstrate the use of computers in developing and maintaining individualized programs.
- Describe ways in which technology can be incorporated into the existing curriculum areas for students with special needs.
- Evaluate hardware and software currently available in terms of their applicability for special needs populations of varying ages.
- List and describe peripherals that can enable individuals with disabilities to use computers.
- List the technology challenges involved in making school to work transitions.
- Participate in and demonstrate understanding of service learning concepts.
- Read and analyze the current literature on the use of technology with special needs populations.
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