Adaptive Technology for Diverse Learners

While working individually, I found a very interesting article on screen readers. I have heard of screen readers before, but I ever knew the logistics of how they worked or the different styles offered; however, after today I found out that there are two types, verbal and Braille, and they adapt to a number of different processing programs. Also, I learned that they can also vary for different languages and translate a screen's content to the language of the user. When watching the presentations, I learned about the different strategies for teaching exceptional students. In my presentation, I learned about devices used for students with visual and motor disabilities, like StickyKeys function. From other presentations, I learned about how technology can help gifted students work at their own pace while still being part of the class. After looking at the different Diigo bookmarks, I discovered many applications to accommodate students, including Audible and Go Play for audio books.