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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 215 Introduction to Assistive Technology

Technological tools have been crucial, throughout history, to the evolution of human intelligence. This course will discuss and analyze the research on the educational effects of technology access and use within the context of pedagogy. The course will provide a general introduction to assistive technology and discuss its impact on learning within a digital society today. The course will focus on varying types of assistive technology used in all levels of education from pre-K through higher education. The emphasis primarily will be on students gathering an understanding of compensatory strategies for assisting all individuals, including persons with disabilities.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3