Electronic Touch Tablets!!!

In my next three posts, I thought I’d switch things up and give you my thoughts on about 3 different assistive technology tools students can benefit from. Reaching ALL students! That’s the goal!!

 The first I’ll discuss are electronic touch tablets.

My graduate classmate, Amanda, found some useful information that helped me think about touch tablets in the classroom and for at home use. Her quote from a parent really opened my eyes to how much a certain device can be a lot better than another and how important it is to do your research!

The parent stated they would not know how smart their ten year old who has limited speech really was if they didn’t have an Ipad for the child to use. They said it was much more socially acceptable to use an Ipad and the teachers found it fun to use! They also said it is much lighter and easier to carry and transport unlike other communication devices they’ve come across.

I think as educators we sometimes are just looking for something “that works”, but we also have to remember that these students don’t want to be outcasts.

Finding something that works great like the Ipad will not alienate a child, since many students use Ipads these days for all different reasons!

Be sure to help find meaningful devices that will not be a burden on your students, but more of a blessing!