Aligning iPad Applications with Evidence-Based Practices in Inclusive and Special Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 397-420
Author(s):  
Therese Cumming ◽  
Cathi Draper Rodríguez ◽  
Iva Strnadová
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Ipad Applications

Special educators globally are adopting mobile technologies such as the iPad for use in classrooms for everything from textbook replacement to assistive technology. Despite the devices’ large potential for individualizing teaching, learning, and communication, these are relatively new technologies, and the evidence base to support their use as teaching and learning tools in special education is scarce. This chapter discusses a theoretical framework and several methods that can be used to support the use of iPads to assist students with disabilities. It also details the potential uses of iPads and their corresponding applications for students in special education.

Aligning iPad Applications with Evidence-Based Practices in Inclusive and Special Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 539-562
Author(s):  
Therese Cumming ◽  
Cathi Draper Rodríguez ◽  
Iva Strnadová
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Ipad Applications

Special educators globally are adopting mobile technologies such as the iPad for use in classrooms for everything from textbook replacement to assistive technology. Despite the devices’ large potential for individualizing teaching, learning, and communication, these are relatively new technologies, and the evidence base to support their use as teaching and learning tools in special education is scarce. This chapter discusses a theoretical framework and several methods that can be used to support the use of iPads to assist students with disabilities. It also details the potential uses of iPads and their corresponding applications for students in special education.

Aligning iPad Applications with Evidence-Based Practices in Inclusive and Special Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 55-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese Cumming ◽  
Cathi Draper Rodríguez ◽  
Iva Strnadová
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Ipad Applications

Special educators globally are adopting mobile technologies such as the iPad for use in classrooms for everything from textbook replacement to assistive technology. Despite the devices’ large potential for individualizing teaching, learning, and communication, these are relatively new technologies, and the evidence base to support their use as teaching and learning tools in special education is scarce. This chapter discusses a theoretical framework and several methods that can be used to support the use of iPads to assist students with disabilities. It also details the potential uses of iPads and their corresponding applications for students in special education.

A Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses in Special Education: Exploring the Evidence Base for High-Leverage Practices

2021 ◽  
pp. 074193252110634
Author(s):  
Gena Nelson ◽  
Sara Cothren Cook ◽  
Kary Zarate ◽  
Sarah R. Powell ◽  
Daniel M. Maggin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Intensive Instruction ◽  
Disability Categories ◽  
Meta Analyses

It is crucial that special education teachers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Despite federal legislation and efforts of the field to identify and disseminate evidence-based practices for students with disabilities, it is uncertain whether all special education teachers provide instruction based on the best available research. To better prepare special education teachers, McLeskey et al. proposed 22 high-leverage practices (HLPs). We conducted this systematic review of meta-analyses to provide an initial investigation of the experimental evidence reporting on the effectiveness of the HLPs for students with, or at risk for, a disability. Results indicated the largest amount of evidence from meta-analyses related to intensive instruction, explicit instruction, and social skills, with few meta-analyses reporting on collaboration and assessment. The results highlighted disproportional evidence according to disability categories. Implications for future research, practice, and teacher education are discussed.

Augmenting Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 160-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell William Beauchemin
Keyword(s):  
Learning Communities ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Physical Reality ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Google Glass ◽  
Virtual Realities ◽  
Operating Theatres ◽  
Teaching Learning

This chapter covers research surrounding augmented and virtual realities as types of mobile technologies for teaching and learning. The efficacy of these technologies as mobile learning tools will be presented and how these technologies might be used to enhance or even create contemporary classrooms such as virtual operating theatres and virtual tours while on-the-go. The chapter will also present some conclusions that can be drawn from various augmented and virtual realities research using Google Glass and Google Cardboard as well as challenges and concerns in terms of privacy and detachment from physical reality. Finally, this chapter presents examples of how Google Glass Explorers use AR devices to deconstruct traditional segmented classrooms and reconstruct modern-day learning communities where teaching, learning, collaborating, and sharing become integrated.

scholarly journals O uso das TICs como ferramenta de ensino-aprendizagem no Ensino Superior / Use of technologies of information and knowledge as teaching-learning tools in higher education

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (44) ◽  
pp. 16-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sander Miranda Lobo ◽  
Luiz Claudio Gomes Maia
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Teaching Learning

Este ensaio buscou apresentar algumas formas de utilização das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) no sistema superior de ensino, como apoio ao ensino-aprendizagem e seus desdobramentos. Foi feita uma revisão literária com intuito de mostrar alguns caminhos e práticas para o ensino-aprendizagem, qual o perfil do novo docente frente a estas novas tecnologias, seu papel na utilização das mesmas e o resultado esperado quando da utilização das mesmas. Algumas ferramentas de TIC, que podem ser utilizadas em pesquisas, exposição de conteúdo e disseminação de conhecimento são apresentadas para este contexto. Como resultados percebemos que a tecnologia é uma auxiliar muito importante no processo de ensino, cabendo às instituições de ensino propor currículos bem elaborados; aos professores serem capacitados e interessados em melhorar constantemente as aulas; os alunos terem interesse e não serem passivos, buscarem constantemente adquirir novos conhecimentos.Palavras-Chave: Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação (TIC). Ensino-Aprendizagem (EA). Ensino Superior.AbstractThis article aims to present some uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching superior system to support the teaching - learning and its consequences. A literary review was made with the intention to show some ways and practices for teaching and learning, which the profile of the new teaching front of these new technologies, their role in the use of the same and the expected result when using them. Some ICT tools that can be used in research, content display and dissemination of knowledge are presented in this context. As a result we see that the technology is a very important aid in the teaching process, leaving educational institutions offer well-designed curricula; teachers are qualified and interested in constantly enhance lessons; students have interest and not being passive, seek constantly acquire new knowledge.Keywords: Information and Communication Technology. Teaching and Learning. Higher Education. 

Evidence-Based Practices for Music Instruction and Assessment for PreK–12 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2019 ◽  
pp. 788-826
Author(s):  
Robyn Swanson
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Students With Autism

This chapter addresses the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) by special education practitioners in instruction and assessment while providing music educators guidance toward implementing these practices in instruction and assessment for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within universal design for learning (UDL) inclusive classrooms. Included are behavioral characteristics of students with ASD that music educators need be cognizant of in inclusive settings; federal education laws and policies that have provided students with disabilities rights to a quality education; and selected special education EBP and accommodations deemed as viable interventions for teaching and assessing PreK-12 standards-based music curriculum for students with ASD. Music educators may determine the PreK-12 music assessments aligned to appropriate EBP and accommodations for students with ASD are beneficial resources when designing and implementing curriculum, instruction, and assessment linked to the 2014 National Core Arts (Music) Standards (NCAS) with supporting Model Cornerstone Assessments (MCAs).

scholarly journals Technology-mediated teaching and learning process: A conceptual study of educators’ response amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kingsley Okoye ◽  
Jorge Alfonso Rodriguez-Tort ◽  
Jose Escamilla ◽  
Samira Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Efficient Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many areas of the human and organizational ventures worldwide. This includes new innovative technologies and strategies being developed by educators to foster the rapid learning-recovery and reinstatement of the stakeholders (e.g., teachers and students). Indeed, the main challenge for educators has been on what appropriate steps should be taken to prevent learning loss for the students; ranging from how to provide efficient learning tools/curriculum that ensures continuity of learning, to provision of methods that incorporate coping mechanisms and acceleration of education in general. For several higher educational institutions (HEIs), technology-mediated education has become an integral part of the modern teaching/learning instruction amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, when digital technologies have consequently become an inevitable and indispensable part of learning. To this effect, this study defines a hybrid educational model (HyFlex + Tec) used to enable virtual and in-person education in the HEIs. Practically, the study utilized data usage report from Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Emotions and Experience Survey questionnaire in a higher education setting for its experiments. To this end, we applied an Exponential Linear trend model and Forecasting method to determine overall progress and statistics for the learners during the Covid-19 pandemic, and subsequently performed a Text Mining and Univariate Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to determine effects and significant differences that the teaching–learning experiences for the teachers and students have on their energy (learning motivation) levels. From the results, we note that the hybrid learning model supports continuity of education/learning for teachers and students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study also discusses its innovative importance for future monitoring (tracking) of learning experiences and emotional well-being for the stakeholders in leu (aftermath) of the Covid-19 pandemic.

BETTER LEARNING AND INCREASED MOTIVATION TO LEARN WITH MOBILE TECHNOLOGY (DEVICES): A PRELIMINARY STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-88
Author(s):  
Vincentas Lamanauskas ◽  
Violeta Slekiene ◽  
Gabriel Gorghiu ◽  
Costin Pribeanu
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Educational Potential

Mobile technology is now part of the everyday life of teachers and students and thus tends to become an inseparable part of the educational activities. Teachers and students are increasingly using mobile technologies in teaching and learning. Therefore, it is purposeful to responsibly integrate technologies into the educational process. However, technical and pedagogical support is necessary in order to facilitate both teacher and students’ understanding of this educational potential. Besides, it is still very little known and there is very little evidence about the effectiveness of the application of these technologies in the teaching/learning process. This research aims to explore the perceptions of Romanian and Lithuanian teachers regarding the use of mobile technologies in education. Keywords: motivation to learn, mobile technology, preliminary study, science education, science teachers.

Impact and Role of AI Technologies in Teaching, Learning, and Research in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 190-203
Author(s):  
Pradeep Tomar ◽  
Shivani Verma
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Intelligent Machines ◽  
Human Thinking ◽  
Teaching Learning

The future of higher education is intrinsically linked with developments on new technologies and computing capacities of the new intelligent machines. In this field, advances in artificial intelligence open to new possibilities and challenges for teaching and learning in higher education with the potential to fundamentally change governance and the internal architecture of institutions of higher education. The role of technology in higher learning is to enhance human thinking and to augment the educational process, not to reduce it to a set of procedures for content delivery, control, and assessment. With the rise of AI solutions, it is increasingly important for educational institutions to stay alert and see if the power of control over hidden algorithms that run them is not monopolized by tech-lords. This chapter will cover all the positive and negative aspects of AI technologies on teaching, learning, and research in higher education.

iPads in the Classroom

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 74-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet M. Ferguson ◽  
James N. Oigara
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
New York ◽  
Middle School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teaching Learning

In education, new technologies are used to improve the process of teaching and learning. This study examined middle school teachers' perceptions regarding the use of iPads for instruction. The participants, 53 middle school teachers in Western New York, responded to an online survey, asking them questions about how they felt about the 1:1 iPad initiative at their school. Data analysis included open and axial coding for identification of themes and patterns, as well as quantitative statistical analysis. The results showed mixed findings, as some teachers believed that iPads had a positive impact on the teaching-learning process by improving student engagement and communication, while some responded with concerns that iPads caused student distraction and allowed off-task behaviors in the classroom. The findings also suggest that teachers need targeted professional development on pedagogical and practical use of this technology to be able to successfully integrate it into their practice.

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