7B-Response
to Cassie Guerrieri
In response to Cassie’s paper, “Increase
in Technology in the Classroom: The Pros and Cons for Children on the Spectrum,”
I feel that technology is a very important aspect that is needed in any educational
career. With many schools having Smart Boards, projectors, tablets/iPads, and
top of the line computers, this give the students the best shot at staying
current with their educational journey.
It is imperative to further examine how far we have come in the past few
years with technology, especially for autism.
“As the affordability and availability of fantastic new multi-media
tools that promote independence and personal, academic, and vocational success
increase, so does the potential for great success for people who have
communication and cognitive challenges” (Green, pg 1).
Based on my experience in the
classroom and working with children of different levels, I feel that the
children are excelling with new and improved technology. There are so many different types of
educational games to play. The visual,
auditory, and kinesthetic learners can all succeed with this technology.
I feel the possible solutions for
those families who do not have the means to provide appropriate technology to
children at home that they receive in the classroom are: going to the library
for technology, there are many different organizations that provide assistance
for individuals to receive technology, and many apps that can be downloaded on
phones if available.
I my opinion, after reading this
paper, the things that can be done by the educator to help hinder future
meltdowns within the classroom about the children’s desire for the use of some
technology, such as iPads, and computers is to have limited time on technology
and taking turns on computers, iPads, etc.
With my student, who is autistic, loves going to Mrs. Kamovitch’s room
at the end of the day to have free time with the computers, iPads, and Smart
Board. He only goes if he completes his
daily work and it is used as a “reward” system.
Also a timer is used to monitor how long he can be on the technology for
free time. This has been working out
great for him and he looks forward to going everyday!
The training I think that most
educators do not receive when it comes to regulating technology in the
classroom is that its so much easier to give a child an iPads, watch a movie,
or play on the computer. This doesn’t
give a child the social skills and interaction needed as a child, especially
autistic children. This becomes an issue
for the children who cannot afford this technology at home and have meltdowns
and temper tantrums. “Autism costs a
family about $60,000 a year” (Autism Speaks, 2016).
In conclusion, There are many
pros and cons to the use and increase of technology in the school systems and
at home. I feel that there are many more
pros than cons and think that it’s a great experience for these students to
have access to such technology as iPads, Smart Boards, computers, and other
types of tablets or devices to aid in succeeding with their educational
needs. Cassie gave many important issues
for the pros and cons and was a very interesting issu
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