Instructional Programs For Technology Education

Teacher training in assistive instructional technology (AIT) has been a topic of discussion that has heightened with the drive for differentiated instruction. Although, research has been extensively conducted on pre-service training, not much research has indicated the success of teacher training in assistive instructional technology for in-service experienced teachers (Edyburn, 2014). In an attempt to advance the science in the field of leadership and educational administration in relationship to

Andragogy and TPACK have been the leading theories for development of adult education programs and curricula. This white paper will provide various reasons to support the need for professional training programs to be implemented into educational settings for instructional leaders, coaches and supervisors. As the technological era continues to grow and flourish, instructional leaders are not able to effectively support instructors in implementing the technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge

History of the Treatment of Special Education in Public Schools The Educate America Act was passed in 1994 and was a step toward equality of education between children with and without disabilities. According to Olson and Platt (2000), the Educate America Act “represents a national framework for education reform to improve our system, policies, standards, and most importantly, outcomes for all students.” This legislation outlined goals that were very broad and simplistic, but also inspiring to

To support students to meet their academic needs, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires each student with an intellectual disability to have an individualized education program (Gartin & Murdick, 2005). During this development, the individualized education program (IEP) team must consider assistive technology (AT) during the drafting of each student’s IEP. Assistive technology in special education services is identified as a potential effective intervention strategy to aid students

Research Based Teaching Strategies Students with severe and profound visual impairments benefit from an inclusive educational environment. They need a specialized educational program to learn self-care skills, functional academic skills, social skills, and vocational skills (Korir, 2015). Successful strategies educators can use when teaching students with severe visual impairments include vision training, support strategies, functional vision training, and orientation and mobility training (Westling

senior year in high school, I determined that I would focus my undergraduate studies on music education and become a middle school chorus teacher. I studied the craft of music teaching and dedicated myself to become the best music educator possible. While I completed my studies, I began to have a fascination with instructional technology in the classroom and researched the implications of including technology into choral and band music instruction. I was also given the opportunity to present multiple

process (Tennyson, R. D. (2010, p. 1). Thorndike (1913) developed the body of instructional design principles with task analysis and teaching methods as a result of his research outcomes and evaluation methods. The foundations of instructional theory can be based

Florida and maintains a student population of 1,700. This school operates under a charter with Florida State University (FSU) and is managed by the College of Education. The FSUS Health Science program was designed with the goal of providing occupational level certification for students interested in pursuing a health care major in college. The program is delivered to approximately 100 total students in 10th through 12th grade. The primary objectives are to expose students to the reality of the medical

“The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn 't think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.” –Steve Ballmer Technology can be very empowering especially for children who are exceptional. In understanding both Assistive Technology and Instructional technology one may begin to see how they can both beneficial to student

It’s also one of those buzz words that people in the education world like to hear teachers use. To me, differentiation is vital to helping our students succeed. We must offer our students accommodations and tailor our instruction to meet their needs. I think that differentiation can be used with all student