Education and Technology

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Assistive technology for Students with Math Disabilities

         
Dyscalculia is a condition that has recently been discovered. Dyscalculic learners have difficulties understanding simple number concepts, and procedures. Dyscalculia Screener is an innovative computer-based assessment tool designed to help you identify students ages 6-14 with learning difficulties in math.
                                                  
This computer-based tool is simple to administer and fun for students to take. The screener takes about 30 minutes to administer and determines between students with a poor ability in math and those with this specific learning difficulty. Using standardized data, the program immediately produces an individual diagnostic report and student profile to help you build an individual program for your students.

                                 Assistive Technology used for individual programs:
                                  
Dynamo Maths is a Three Stage on-line intervention and remedial program for learners with dyscalculia and low math achievers. It supports learning difficulties with math, working memory and dyscalculia symptoms.

                                              

 

Zoomtext Magnifier & Video Magnifier

Magnifier/Reader

Picture of the ZoomText Magnifier/Reader boxZoomText Magnifier is equipped with a powerful set of reading tools for students with low vision problemsZoomText Magnifier/Reader provides the total computer access solution. Students can see and hear what they are doing in all of their applications, and give their eyes a rest while ZoomText reads their text documents and web pages.