Examining High-Tech Assistive Technology Use of Students with Visual Impairments

Autor/inn/en	Tuttle, Michael; Carter, Erik W.
Titel	Examining High-Tech Assistive Technology Use of Students with Visual Impairments
Quelle	In: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 116 (2022) 4, S.473-484 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Tuttle, Michael) ORCID (Carter, Erik W.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0145-482X
DOI	10.1177/0145482X221120265
Schlagwörter	Students with Disabilities; Visual Impairments; Assistive Technology; Blindness; Student Characteristics; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Student Needs; Board of Education Policy; Teacher Attitudes; Student Evaluation; Planning; Tennessee + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Visual handicap; Sehbehinderung; Blindheit; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Lehrerverhalten; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess
Abstract	Introduction: "High-tech" assistive technology (AT) plays a critical role in the lives and educational experiences of students with visual impairments (i.e. those who are blind or have low vision). However, little is known about how these students actually use AT within their educational programs. Methods: A survey examining AT use and services among 51 students with visual impairments addressed their personal characteristics, device characteristics, device usage, AT assessment, and AT instruction. In addition, 12 teachers provided perspectives on their district's AT services and policies. Results: Students primarily used commercially available AT to access print. Some variations in use were found between elementary and secondary students. Instruction of devices was highly aligned with students' device use. Discussion: High-tech AT can meet diverse needs among students with visual impairments. Individualization of AT selection and services remains essential. Implications for Practitioners: Educators should consider AT for a broad range of student needs, promote device use at home, reflect on their instruction, and pursue professional development in this area. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01