Research on AT Outcomes and Large Scale Assessments

Autor/inn/en	Thurlow, Martha; Tindal, Gerald; Powers, Richard; Lewis, Preston; Laitusis, Cara Cahalan; Breslin-Larson, Joan
Titel	Research on AT Outcomes and Large Scale Assessments
Quelle	In: Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 4 (2007) 1, S.11-27 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1938-727X
Schlagwörter	Disabilities; Educational Technology; Assistive Technology; Testing Accommodations; Educational Research; Group Testing; Accessibility (for Disabled); Educational Policy; State Regulation; Program Implementation; State Standards; Program Effectiveness; Case Studies; Kentucky; Minnesota; Oregon + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Handicap; Behinderung; Unterrichtsmedien; Testing process; Accessibility (for disabled); Accessibility; Disabled person; Testdurchführung; Testen; Barrierefreiheit; Zugänglichkeit; Behinderter; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Gruppentest; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Staatliche Lenkung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study
Abstract	Current educational policies require the participation of students with disabilities in state assessments. Their participation has raised a number of issues, among them the need for accommodations. In this article we consider the role that assistive technology (AT) can play to alleviate current accommodations demands, and highlight research and practice on assistive technology outcomes in large-scale assessments. The variability in states' accommodation policies, and the consideration of AT as accommodations, heightens the importance of attending to AT in state assessments. Examples of assistive technology in current state assessments, including Kentucky, Minnesota, and Oregon, are presented. Several current and emerging research activities in this area are highlighted as well. We conclude by suggesting outcomes and benefits, and identifying issues that remain to be addressed. (Contains 3 figures and 1 table.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Assistive Technology Industry Association and SEAT Center. Available from: SEAT Center, Special Education, Illinois State University, Campus Box 5910, Normal, IL 61790. Tel: 309-438-7811; Fax: 309-830-0999; e-mail: atob@atia.org; Web site: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3305
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10