UNIT 4 TECHNOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT
BY
ERIC KNOTT
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AN OVERVIEW OF
TECHMATRIX ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY FOR WRITERS
WITH A HEARING
IMPAIRMENT
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LEARNER
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
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2goPC
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2goPC is a small, lightweight (2.8 lbs)
netbook computer with a built-in carrying
handle.
With drop-proof construction, protective
cover and spill resistant keyboard, it is
designed to be rugged and durable.
Can assist students with reading, writing,
math and science material.
The down side is that the item costs $625
(2goPC, 2014).

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AudioNote
by
Luminant
Software
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AudioNote combines the
functionality of a notepad and
voice recorder to create a powerful
tool that will save you time while
improving the quality of your
notes.
This item usually costs less than
$50 (Audio Note, 2013).
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SPED K12 commits itself to providing special
education teachers with the tools and
technology needed to transform the quality of
special education service delivery.

SmartEdPad is a dedicated therapy-specific
device, with lesson plans and relevant apps
configured by special educators, that parents
can easily use to support a student at home.

The cost is north of $500 (Smart Ed Pad, 2014).
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NET-S STANDARDS
1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and
learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance
student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face
and virtual environments.
a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative
thinking and inventiveness
b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and
solving authentic problems using digital tools and
resources
c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to
reveal and clarify students conceptual understanding and
thinking, planning, and creative processes
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by
engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and
others in face-to-face and virtual environments (ISTE, 2014).
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NET-S STANDARS CONTINUED
3. Model digital age work and learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative
of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the
transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community
members using digital tools and resources to support student
success and innovation
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to
students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age
media and formats
d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging
digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information
resources to support research and learning (ISTE, 2014).
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REFERENCES
2GoPC. (2014). Retrieved on August 15, 2014 from
http://www.2gopc.com/
Audio Note. (2013). Luminant Software. Retrieved
on August 15, 2014 from
http://luminantsoftware.com/iphone/audionote.html
ISTE Standards. (2014). Retrieved on August 15, 2014
from http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-
14_ISTE_Standards-T_PDF.pdf
Smart Ed Pad. (2014). Retrieved on August 15, 2014
from http://www.smartedpad.com/


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