Assistive Technology Education: Experiences of Special Education Preservice Teachers

• In Event: Digital literacy and teacher experiences

Short Description

The purpose of this study was to explore preservice teachers' experiences with designing,developing and implementing instructional materials for students with disabilities during a semester-long technology integration course. The findings indicate that working with students with disabilities in a real-life environment help preservice teachers realize the importance of assistive technology use to support these students' needs. Also, preservice teachers emphasized that following an instructional design model guides the development of effective instructional materials.

Authors

• Presenter: Ismahan Arslan-Ari, University of South Carolina

• Contributor: Derya Baser, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Unıversity