Application of Computer Simulation to Teach ATM Access to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Autor/inn/en	Davies, Daniel K.; Stock, Steven E.; Wehmeyer, Michael L.
Titel	Application of Computer Simulation to Teach ATM Access to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Quelle	In: Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 38 (2003) 4, S.451-456 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1547-0350
Schlagwörter	Independent Living; Computer Simulation; Mental Retardation; Information Technology; Banking; Adults; Teaching Methods; Daily Living Skills; Cues + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Selbstverantwortung; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Geistige Behinderung; Informationstechnologie; Bankgeschäft; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Alltagsfertigkeit; Stichwort
Abstract	This study investigates use of computer simulation for teaching ATM use to adults with intellectual disabilities. ATM-SIM is a computer-based trainer used for teaching individuals with intellectual disabilities how to use an automated teller machine (ATM) to access their personal bank accounts. In the pilot evaluation, a prototype system was developed and used to train nine adults with intellectual disabilities how to use a local ATM. Participants were pre-tested on their ability to use an ATM and then were trained using the ATM-SIM prototype. After a brief training period, participants were again tested on their capacity to operate the actual ATM. Results demonstrate preliminary evidence that computer simulation can be used effectively to teach a specific independent living skill to adults with mental retardation. Participants required significantly fewer help prompts and made fewer errors when operating the real ATM after ATM-SIM training. Potential for electronic and information technologies to promote community inclusion was discussed. (Contains 1 figure.) (Author).
Anmerkungen	Division on Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.dddcec.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10