Technology for inclusive education

Assistive technology refers to “any device used to promote the learning of children with disabilities” (Morrison, 2012, p. 370). Using these technologies are effectively in the classroom encourages inclusive education, as it enables children with special needs to participate fully in regular classroom activities and to learn new skills and behaviours. The following are examples of assistive technology.

8  Bigkeys Keyboard: This is a keyboard with keys that are four times bigger than normal keyboard keys and are arranged in alphabetical order. It helps children who cannot press down two or more keys simultaneously.

Figure 3. Bigkeys keyboard. Retrieved from http://www.gokeytech.com/images/LX-Color-ABC.jpg

8  Talk Pad: This is a portable communication device which assists children who have speech limitation. 

Figure 4. Talk pad. Retrieved from http://www.ioddev.org/images/med/1445/talkpad.jpg

8  Tack-Tiles Braille Systems: these are Braille literacy teaching toys for all age group.

Figure 5. Tack-Tiles Braille systems. Retrieved from http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/12/1209_25_world_changing_products/image/024_tacktiles.jpg

8  Aurora: this works with Windows operating systems to help people with learning difficulties such as dyslexia or reading difficulties to write and spell better.

Figure 6. Aurora suite. Retrieved from http://www.aurora-systems.com/pages/images/AuroraSuiteBoxShot.JPG