When selecting any AT, it is imperative that it makes sense for the individual student. What works for one student may not be effective for another student with the same diagnosis.
Again, individualize!
When selecting educational applications to meet students’ goals and objectives, there are some key questions to keep in mind:
- What is the goal or purpose of computer use?
- Content of the educational application - Does it match the goal or purpose of computer use? Does it match the students’ interests?
- Does it match student needs?
- Flexibility of educational application - Can the visual display be customized for student’s individual needs? Can sound or music be turned off? Can levels be selected or modified? Can specific content be selected? Can speed and reaction time be modified?
This is a quick checklist to use when selecting educational applications for students. You should be able to answer all of these questions in a positive manner in order to know you have selected an effective educational application.
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