The use of technology in the classroom to assist students with learning disabilities

Abstract

The purpose of my investigation was to look into the ways digital technologies can be used in the classroom. My study was focused on the question “how can assistive technology be used in the elementary school classroom to foster inclusive education?”.  The research was conducted through the use of personal interviews, surveys, and statistical data. Results were organized using word clouds, participant quotes and graphs. My research concluded that there are many types of assistive technology that are being used in the classroom. While teachers are not always using this technology consistently, the overall perceptions of my participants were that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. These results show how essential assistive technology is for not only individual students, but a boost the morale of the entire classroom community.