Breaking the Hype Cycle: Using the Computer Effectively with Learners with Intellectual Disabilities

Autor/inn/en	Lloyd, Jan; Moni, Karen; Jobling, Anne
Titel	Breaking the Hype Cycle: Using the Computer Effectively with Learners with Intellectual Disabilities
Quelle	In: Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 9 (2006) 3, S.68-74 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0968-7912
DOI	10.3104/practice.296
Schlagwörter	Feedback (Response); Instructional Design; School Activities; Mental Retardation; Young Adults; Computer Software; Information Technology; Educational Technology; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Uses in Education; Technology Integration; Special Needs Students; Foreign Countries; Down Syndrome; Program Effectiveness; Check Lists; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Geistige Behinderung; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Informationstechnologie; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computernutzung; Sonderpädagogischer Förderbedarf; Ausland; 'Downs Syndrome; Down''s Syndrome'; Down-Syndrom; Checkliste; Australien
Abstract	There has been huge growth in the use of information technology (IT) in classrooms for learners of all ages. It has been suggested that computers in the classroom encourage independent and self-paced learning, provide immediate feedback and improve self-motivation and self-confidence. Concurrently there is increasing interest related to the role of technology in educational programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. However, although many claims are made about the benefits of computers and software packages there is limited evidence based information to support these claims. Researchers are now starting to look at the specific instructional design features that are hypothesised to facilitate education outcomes rather than the over-emphasis on graphics and sounds. Research undertaken as part of a post-school program (Latch-On: Literacy and Technology--Hands On) at the University of Queensland investigated the use of computers by young adults with intellectual disabilities. The aims of the research reported in this paper were to address the challenges identified in the "hype" surrounding different pieces of educational software and to develop a means of systematically analysing software for use in teaching programs. (Contains 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10