Using Assistive Technology for Inclusive Learning in K-12 Classrooms

Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-1-6684-6428-1
Verlag: IGI Global

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 576 g

It is imperative in today's educational environment that educators are prepared to utilize assistive technology to support all learners and provide them with the best education possible. In order to ensure assistive technology is used appropriately, further study on the best practices, strategies, and tactics of implementation is required.

Using Assistive Technology for Inclusive Learning in K-12 Classrooms highlights the need and use of assistive technology in special education and provides pre-service teachers in regular and special education programs with research-based methods and materials to promote a more inclusive environment for students with disabilities. Covering key topics such as educational technology, special needs, and teaching methods, this premier reference source is ideal for industry professionals, policymakers, administrators of both K-12 and higher education, researchers, scholars, academicians, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, instructional designers, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bell, Jeremy

Gifford, Timothy

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik E-Learning, Bildungstechnologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik

Über Autor(innen)

Jeremy Bell, Ed.D., completed his undergraduate training as a social studies teacher at Louisiana Tech University in 2001 and completed his Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership with a cognate area of special education at Louisiana Tech University in 2004. He taught social studies for two years and then worked as a special educator for twelve years and as an Education Diagnostician. He completed his Doctorate of Education at Louisiana State University, Shreveport in Leadership Studies. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Special Education Program Coordinator at University of Louisiana Monroe. He is married and has two beautiful girls.