HIAT → Considering AT
Considering Assistive Technology
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What is involved in making decisions about assistive technology (AT) for students? The process of choosing and implementing AT requires more than consideration. You must also put your conclusions to the test to make sure they are sound. Once you have made determinations about AT for a student, you need to make sure those solutions are implemented. If you work with students with disabilities, the resources below will help you through the steps of this process.
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| SETT Framework |
Technology Trial Period |
AT Implementation |
- The SETT framework provides a lens for considering AT by examining
- a Student’s abilities and needs
- the Environments in which the student needs help
- the Tasks which are difficult for the student to accomplish
- the Tools that may be useful to accomplish the identified task. More
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- Once the team has considered the needs of the student, they should choose and trial a specific tool or strategy to ensure that it benefits the student. More
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- After a trial period, the team will have a good sense of what needs to be put in place for this student. It's important to make a plan to implement the technology tool. More
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Updated
February 26, 2010
| Maintained by by Linda Wilson
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