The iPod Touch

The first class we looked at the importance of Assistive Technology to certain students. Students with disablilities rely on these technologies to help them compensate for their learning struggles. Some technologies can provide remedial support for students as well.

The iPod Touch can be an effective tool for:
 Text to Speech: For students with cognitive disabilities, the iPod Touch is equipped with Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology that can read aloud a selection of text or an entire document to students.

Word Completion: Students can avoid spelling mistakes and reduce keystrokes with the word completion.

iCal: Sends reminders for class schedules, homework deadlines, or team meetings (something any student can use).

Built-in communicator: As mentioned in the above video the iPod Touch can provide language for students who do not have the ability to speak for themselves.

Closed Captioning: Which provides sign language for students with auditory difficulties or close captioning to allow them to watch videos.

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