Pros of Assistive Technologies
- Students are able to work at their own pace.
- Students are able to accomplish more individually.
- Students are included into the regular classroom.
- By being included in the regular classroom it not only benefits the student with the disability, but also the other students and even the teacher.
- Students are able to achieve academic standards.
- Students are given the opportunity to socialize with more students.
- Technology can help students improve organizational skills and also writing skills.
- Technology helps students reach a higher level of education.
Cons of Assistive Technologies
- Majority of assistive technologies are very costly. Many technologies cost thousands of dollars and many school districts do not have the funds to provide these technologies.
- To be able to use the technologies properly, training has to take place which is very time consuming.
- Technology can never be fully relied on. As we all know technology always has its flaws, and if a student’s assistive device is not working properly, the student may not be able to complete his or her tasks.
- By having many different assistive technologies, some students may abuse the use of technology by using technologies they do not necessarily need.
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