Low-tech & Mid-tech Adaptations to Assist Students in Completing Assignments

As mentioned in my previous blogs, AT as it relates to Math and teaching it's concepts continues. Technology that we use so frequently today has come along way from what it used to be like many years ago for students learning math concepts. Although the advancement in technology can be great and offer endless opportunities to achieve an be successful in Math, there are, however, some Low-tech as well as Mid-tech tools that can do the trick without breaking the bank. 

Some examples include:

• Manipulatives
• Fraction rubber stamps
• Manipulative number line
• Laminated addition/multiplication tables
• Large calculators with over sized buttons
• Talking calculators

And these are to name just a few. Please check out the textbook, Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities for additional tools.  

Resources:

Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012).Assistive Technology in the Classroom:Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with DIsabiltiies. New Jersey: Pearson. (Original work published 2008)