Assistive Technology.

Scenario 1: Child with hearing disability.

Assistive technology to be used: Hearing Loop Technology.

Activity:

Children with hearing disability will be grouped into pairs of two.

Each pair will be assigned with a set of questions on the lesson living and nonliving things.

They will answer the questions after watching a video where each pair will be getting one video each.

They will be using hearing loop technology to get the audio from the video.

One member from each pair can jot down the answers and after 20 minutes every pair will be sharing what they have written to the entire class.

 Utility of Hearing Loop Technology:

• Students can move freely within the loop space while carrying out the discussions and during the sharing.

• It's very convenient and comfortable for students as it does not require large head sets.

• They can access their laptops and phones wirelessly.

• They don't have to tackle up with embarrassment.  

Scenario 2: children with visual disability.

Assistive Technology used: Ultra Cane

Activity:

Students will be assigned individually to write their understanding regarding what is biodegradable and nonbiodegradable things.

An article will be provided in the class for them to read where they will use Ultra Cane for assistance.

After finishing reading and jotting down their understanding, few of them will be asked to share their understandings to the entire class.

Utility:

• They develop transcription skills.

• Enhance social skills.

• Can learn without embarrassment.

Scenario 3: Children with Speaking disability.

Technology used: low tech AAC

Activity:

Students will be asked to introduce themselves to the class. For this they will be expressing themselves with the help of Low Tech AAC. 

Utility:

• To use low tech AAC it does not need batteries or electricity.

• It aids communication.

• They can express themselves with hands, other body parts, eye gaze, or a pointer held in the hands or mouth.