Cendie Stanford
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ETEC 557
10/18/2004
ABSTRACT NUMBER 4
CITATION:
Hauser, Jane, Malouf, David. (September 1996). A Federal Perspective on Special
Education Technology. Journal of Learning Disabilities. 29(5), 504-511.
SUMMARY:
This article addresses major issue in special education technology and it’s important role in the school system. The authors give depth understanding on federally funded programs for special needs learners. How involved is the government with special education? The Office of Special Education (OSEP) is steadfast in improving the academic standards for the special needs learners with the use of technology. The article examines how research has a significant impact on programs that are designed for technology use. The Division of Innovation and Development have constructed the national agenda for special education technology, and this is referenced as well. The topics you can expect to be addressed are changes in research, examining the future for these students, the constructivist approach, and the changing faces of technology.
PERSONAL REACTION:
I like the insight that the article gives about the future of these learning-disabled students. Studies show that most of these students are not likely to attend four-year universities and will end up with blue-collar jobs, Does this mean that we should not give the technological experience they deserve in their primary and secondary years? Technology is emerging and even blue-collar jobs will require some experience or knowledge in technology. The article looked at researches that consider technology as a useful and well-suited enhancement in the school system. I personal try to implement it in all of my lessons and units. I believe by exposing the students to technology gives them an advantage that they previously would not have gotten if technology were never considered. I also like how the authors stress the importance of federally funded programs to enhance the educational system. Overall, technology is not just an important asset in the general education system, but a necessity in the special education setting,