Expanding Definition of Technology in Special Education: Impact of Training on the Adoption of iPad Tablets by Special Educators

Autor/in	Moreno, Gerardo
Titel	Expanding Definition of Technology in Special Education: Impact of Training on the Adoption of iPad Tablets by Special Educators
Quelle	In: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 69 (2022) 2, S.722-738 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1034-912X
DOI	10.1080/1034912X.2020.1731432
Schlagwörter	Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Handheld Devices; Telecommunications; Special Education; Special Education Teachers; Teacher Education; Technology Integration; Assistive Technology; Faculty Development; Program Length; Self Efficacy; Teaching Methods; Teacher Attitudes; Illinois + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Telekommunikationstechnik; Special needs education; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen; Special education; Teacher; Teachers; Sonderpädagoge; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerbildung; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lehrerverhalten
Abstract	The role of technology in special education has increased over the last 20 years. Expedited by the introduction of Apple iPad and its implementation of touch-based input, the perception of technology has grown from a functional role for students with disabilities to a bridge in accessing general education curriculum. However, quality adoption of new technology within the classroom relies heavily on professional development of the special educator. This paper offers a discussion on the expansion of technology in special education, various attributes associated with quality educator training on technology, and the results of a five-year investigation on the formal training of special educators using iPad tablets. Results indicated longitudinal training focused on active learner experiences had a significant effect on the likelihood of special educator iPad tablet adoption and the resulting implementation in the classroom. Recommendations on educator professional training on iPad tablets follows results. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01