35 6.5 Reflection Questions
Exploring the impact of assistive technology on literacy instruction has revealed current trends in
the subject including the ability for AT to increase students reading comprehension, listening skills,
independence, and overall academic performance. It also revealed barriers such as educators’ lack of
training and awareness of AT, and high costs of AT. A recent study indicated that post-secondary
students who take courses on assistive technology do not gain a significant increase in their abilities to
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effectively choose and integrate technology in their practice (Atanga, 2017). Knowing this I pose two
questions for students to reflect on.
Given the impact of assistive technology on literacy, what steps will you take to develop your
skills in selecting and implementing assistive technology in literacy instruction?
Think about your experience in educational settings as a child. How do your experiences help or
hinder your ability to effectively integrate technology in the classroom, especially as it relates to being
cost effective?