If you've made your way to this blog then you surely understand how technology supports, such as word prediction software, text readers and dictation tools, allow educational content to become more accessible for students including individuals with dyslexia, weaknesses in literacy and even English Language Learners.
Despite an increase in awareness in how these tools can support varying learners, there are always myths associated with the use of technology to promote accessibility. The most common myth hinges itself on whether these technology supports are "unfair" and provide an advantage to the students using them. The following video, The Case Against Assistive Technology, from DonJohnstonInc help to debunk the myths surrounding assistive technology and focuses on how the provision of technology levels the playing field for those with disabilities.
Source: The Case Against Assistive Technology from DonJohnstonInc
Despite an increase in awareness in how these tools can support varying learners, there are always myths associated with the use of technology to promote accessibility. The most common myth hinges itself on whether these technology supports are "unfair" and provide an advantage to the students using them. The following video, The Case Against Assistive Technology, from DonJohnstonInc help to debunk the myths surrounding assistive technology and focuses on how the provision of technology levels the playing field for those with disabilities.
A narrated version is available at donjohnston.com/thecase
Source: The Case Against Assistive Technology from DonJohnstonInc
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