Assistive Technology for Hearing Impairments

http://connected.waldenu.edu/special-education/physical-disabilities/item/901-assistive-technology-hearing-impaired

These forms of technology are made specially for children who have trouble hearing. Closed captioning is a technology that allows the teacher to type the lecture onto the bottom of a video or screen so the student can read it rather than struggle to listen. Another type is a cochlear implant that would allow the teacher to speak into a microphone connected directly to the student's ear. The final type is to use texting as a form of communication. All of these types of technology are excellent and they would definitely assist a student of all ages.

SmartBoards in Early Childhood Education

Today I observed a pre-school class and one of the stations the students had the opportunity to play with was the SmartBoard. It was made to be at their level and the students had the chance to write with the markers, choose pictures and interact with the technology. I like this device because it enables even young children to be involved with technology while also being able to learn on their own! I would definitely want to utilize this device in my classroom.

Phonetic Ear

http://www.slideshare.net/kmott/integrating-technology-in-a-special-education-classroom

This device is a headset that the teacher wears and is connected to multiple speakers that are strategically placed around the room. When the teacher talks through the headset, the students are able to hear the teacher from all different angles. This is a great tool for students who may be hard of hearing or students who have trouble focusing. When the teacher speaks through the headset the students are able to hear her loud and clear, and it helps keep the students focused.