When it comes to Assistive Technology the process can be overwhelming
and complicated. An effective AT plan includes 7 steps: gathering relevant
information, establishing IEP goals, conducting AT trials, identifying AT
solutions, developing an implementation plan, adapting lessons for AT integration,
and following up and planning transition.
The following conditions will ensure a successful
implementation of AT:
~The student is motivated to use the technology to reach
goals.
~The team works together to implement the best device or
support with appropriate goals and objectives.
~The administrators are working with the team and student.
~The building is accessible
to the student.
~The technology is easily accessible to enhance the
learning.
Here is a flowchart I found useful that will help guide teachers when it is time to implement assistive technology:
Reference: Making it
Work: Effective Implementation of Assistive Technology Guide
I really enjoyed this post. It was very well written and informative. It will definitely be helpful for anybody who wants to implement assistive technology in their classroom. I also liked that you added the flow chart.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom! I liked the flowchart as well. At first that is how I gained most of the information, it was so much easier to understand than all the wording in the paragraphs. I knew I had to add it to my post in hopes it would help more people understand the implementation process of AT.
ReplyDeleteChristina