Deck 5: Assistive Technology

Question 1

______ are typically found in elementary and secondary classrooms and are considered an evidence-based practice for educating students with disabilities.

A)Calculators
B)Number lines
C)Multiplication charts
D)Concrete manipulatives

Answer 1

D

Question 2

______ is the study and practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating,using,and managing technological processes and resources.

A)Medical technology
B)Educational technology
C)Productivity technology
D)Information technology

Answer 2

B

Question 3

An example of assistive technology used for the purpose of mobility is

A)a gait trainer.
B)adjustable-height desks.
C)alternative keyboard.
D)custom wedges.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Speech-to-text is an example of

A)no-tech assistive technologies
B)low-tech assistive technologies
C)mid-tech assistive technologies
D)high-tech assistive technologies

Question 5

Despite its value,______ is an area of struggle for many students.

A)mathematics
B)science
C)vocabulary
D)reading

Question 6

Examples of "repurposing" technology include all of the following except this:

A)Social media to teach writing skills
B)Cell phone to contact a parent
C)iPad as a textbook
D)Digital camera for taking pictures of objects and then manipulating the images to demonstrate

Question 7

An example of low-tech assistive technology for mathematics is

A)graph paper
B)calculators
C)virtual manipulatives
D)computer-assisted instruction

Question 8

Recent statistics suggest students are increasingly spending their time outside of the school with technology,resulting in some calling today's students the ______.

A)techno-generation kids
B)NextGen kids
C)iGeneration
D)iKids

Question 9

Graphic organizers are an example of

A)no-tech assistive technologies
B)low-tech assistive technologies
C)mid-tech assistive technologies
D)high-tech assistive technologies

Question 10

______ developed an assistive technology planner for use by teachers,parents,and students to actively participate in assistive technology planning and decision-making on an IEP team.

A)National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI)
B)Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI)
C)Matching Person and Technology (MPT)
D)University of Kentucky Assistive Technology (UKAT)Toolkit

Question 11

One example of lo-tech assistive technology for reading is

A)books on CD
B)highlighter tape
C)text-to-speech
D)reading pen

Question 12

An example of mid-tech assistive technology for writing is

A)handheld spell checkers
B)raised lined paper
C)pencil grips
D)word prediction

Question 13

Calculators are an example of

A)no-tech assistive technologies
B)low-tech assistive technologies
C)mid-tech assistive technologies
D)high-tech assistive technologies

Question 14

One example of medical technology is

A)computer-assisted technology.
B)feeding tubes.
C)inquiry.
D)wheelchair.

Question 15

Tools that help educators and students create products efficiently and effectively are considered ______.

A)medical technology
B)productivity technology
C)information technology
D)instructional technology

Question 16

______ most commonly refers to when no tool or device is actually used.

A)No-tech
B)Low-tech
C)Mid-tech
D)High-tech

Question 17

______ are less assistive and more instructional technologies that support students with and without disabilities in mathematics.

A)Calculators
B)Computer-assisted instruction
C)Virtual manipulatives
D)Curriculum-based instruction

Question 18

An example of high-tech assistive technology for mathematics is

A)graph paper
B)calculators
C)virtual manipulatives
D)concrete manipulatives

Question 19

The most recently available data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)which assesses grade 4 suggest that ______ percent of fourth graders scored below a basic level which denotes partial master of prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental for proficient work.

A)27
B)30
C)35
D)40

Question 20

An example of information technology is

A)direct instruction.
B)text-to-speech software.
C)word processor.
D)the Internet.

Question 21

According to IDEA 2004,assistive technology refers to "any item,piece of equipment,or product system,whether acquired commercially off the shelf,modified,or customized,that is used to

A)provide optimum opportunities for individuals with disabilities."
B)assist individuals with disabilities ages 12-18."
C)increase,maintain,or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability."
D)provide opportunities for students to avoid homework."

Question 22

The NATRI has developed a(n)______ for use during the IEP decision-making process.

A)assistive technology rubric
B)checklist
C)assistive technology planner
D)assistive technology toolkit

Question 23

______ supports students with disabilities in the acquisition of life skills.

A)Self-operating prompting devices
B)Text-to-speech
C)Concrete manipulatives
D)The smartboard

Question 24

Which of the following would be considered an example of assistive technology?

A)A related service
B)An accommodation
C)An annual goal
D)All of these

Question 25

The Student,Environments,Tasks,and Tools (SETT)framework involves all the following except this:

A)The financial status of the student's family
B)Identification and consideration of the student's needs,strengths,and preferences
C)Where the student functions
D)What the student is expected to perform

Question 26

A loss of interest by the student because he or she feels "singled out" is referred to as

A)inadequate self-esteem.
B)a poor attitude.
C)abandonment.
D)oppositional.

Question 27

Tools that help educators and students create products efficiently and effectively are considered

A)productivity technologies.
B)information technologies.
C)instructional technologies.
D)assistive technologies.

Question 28

NaturalReader and Spell Better are examples of mobile technology applications designed to address issues in

A)mathematics.
B)science terminology.
C)social studies.
D)literacy.

Question 29

IEP teams should consider assistive technology ______ an IEP meeting.

A)at the beginning of
B)prior to
C)before writing goals
D)toward the end of

Question 30

Technology of teaching is best described as

A)tools that provide access to resources.
B)tools and devices that support students with disabilities.
C)typically devoid of tools as it refers to instructional techniques.
D)tools and devices used to support and monitor one's health.

Question 31

When deciding upon assistive technology,IEP teams should always first consider ______ options.

A)no-tech
B)low-tech
C)mid-tech
D)high-tech

Question 32

Smartphones can be used as

A)cell phones.
B)organizational tools.
C)alarm clocks.
D)all of these

Question 33

E-readers serve as a ______ assistive technology for students with reading difficulties.

A)no-tech
B)low-tech
C)mid-tech
D)high-tech

Question 34

IDEA 2004 mandates that states and their districts pay for all assistive technology required in an IEP except this:

A)Feeding tubes
B)Braille textbooks
C)Computer programs
D)Cochlear implants

Question 35

IDEA 2004 omitted ______ technologies from the definition of assistive technologies.

A)digital
B)surgically implanted
C)production
D)instructional

Question 36

Examples of technology that support the writing process include all of the following except this:

A)Speech-to-text
B)Word prediction
C)Computer-based concept maps
D)Pencil grips

Question 37

A person trained to provide assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities is a(n)

A)assistive technology technician.
B)assistive technology specialist.
C)augmentative and alternate communication specialist.
D)special education teacher.

Question 38

An example of educational "assistive technology" is

A)feeding tubes.
B)inquiry.
C)wheelchair.
D)smartboards.

Question 39

An example of assistive technology in writing is ______.

A)highlighter tape
B)graph paper
C)portable word processor
D)manipulatives

Question 40

Kindle,Nook,and iPad are becoming increasingly popular to provide ______ to students.

A)educational games
B)social media
C)e-text
D)puzzles

Question 41

Which of the following is not one of the seven purposes for assistive technology as stipulated by Bryant and Bryant (2003)?

A)Positioning
B)Computer access
C)Composition of written material
D)Adaptive environments

Question 42

_____ is a critical skill that often gets less attention than reading.

A)Writing
B)Mathematics
C)Science
D)Study skills

Question 43

A disability that prevents an individual from gaining information from printed material is called

A)verbal disability.
B)vocabulary/receptive disability.
C)comprehension disability.
D)print disability.

Question 44

Low-tech assistive technology generally

A)is low in cost.
B)requires less training.
C)is typically not sophisticated.
D)all of these.

Question 45

An example of an assistive technology in the early 1800s is

A)talking calculator.
B)hearing aids.
C)Braille.
D)magnification of print.

Question 46

A tool for the delivery of instruction is called

A)productivity technology.
B)informational technology.
C)instructional technology.
D)medical technology.

Question 47

An example of assistive technology used for seating and positioning might be

A)a wheelchair.
B)custom wedges.
C)a gait trainer.
D)an alternative keyboard.

Question 48

An example of assistive technology for the purpose of recreation and leisure is

A)Braille playing cards.
B)a pencil grip.
C)a ReadingPen.
D)a hearing aid.

Question 49

One of the most common technologies to consider for students who struggle with reading is _________.

A)highlighter pens
B)picture symbols
C)text-to-speech software
D)books on CD

Question 50

Highlighter strips would be categorized as

A)no-tech.
B)low-tech.
C)mid-tech.
D)high-tech.

Question 51

An iPad is considered

A)no-tech.
B)low-tech.
C)mid-tech.
D)high-tech.

Question 52

Assistive technology was first included in IDEA with the passage of

A)PL 94-142 in 1975.
B)PL 99-457 in 1986.
C)PL 101-476 in 1990.
D)PL 108-46 in 2004.

Question 53

Symbols,aids,strategies,and techniques used as a supplement or alternative to oral language are referred to as

A)assistive technology devices.
B)assistive technology services.
C)augmentative and alternative communication.
D)none of these.

Question 54

Social studies and science instruction is often dominated by

A)mathematics concepts.
B)vocabulary activities.
C)comprehension activities.
D)literacy-based activities.

Question 55

In which content would you most likely use raised paper?

A)Reading
B)Writing
C)Mathematics
D)Science

Question 56

The design of curriculum materials,instructional activities,and evaluation procedures that can meet the needs of learners with widely varying abilities and backgrounds is called

A)the IEP.
B)informational technology.
C)educational technology.
D)universal design for learning.

Question 57

Specific tools and devices that can increase,maintain,or improve the capabilities are

A)informational technology.
B)medical technology.
C)assistive technology.
D)instructional technology.

Question 58

To experience undesired negative attention due to using assistive technology is

A)abandonment.
B)avoidance.
C)stigmatization.
D)exploitation.

Question 59

In the 1970s,with the invention of the ______,additional assistive technology became available to support students with disabilities.

A)digital camera
B)iPod
C)microcomputer
D)text-to-speech software

Question 60

Assistive technologies used to support students with writing include all except this:

A)Shaving cream
B)Whiteboards
C)Pencil grips
D)Talking books

Question 61

IDEA 2004 stipulates that parents/guardians must share the cost for assistive technology,including cochlear implants,provided for their child with disabilities.

Question 62

A mnemonic device is considered

A)no-tech.
B)low-tech.
C)mid-tech.
D)high-tech.

Question 63

Text-to-speech software has virtually no impact on a student's ability to decode,fluency,or comprehension skills.

Question 64

Assistive technology can be anything or come from anywhere as long as it helps or just maintains an individual's skills.

Question 65

Technology of teaching is typically devoid of tools or devices.

Question 66

All states provide lending libraries so IEP teams may opt for a student to try out an assistive technology device or tool before recommending that the pupil use such assistive technology.

Question 67

The reauthorization of IDEA in 1997 shifted the focus of assistive technology as primarily for students with more severe or low-incidence disabilities to also include students with high-incidence disabilities.

Question 68

Assistive technology is selected and implemented to assist a student in

A)employment.
B)after-school activities.
C)transition to the next grade.
D)meeting his or her IEP goals.

Question 69

Kindle,Nook,and iPad can be used to provide e-text to students.

Question 70

All except ______ are considered mid-tech.

A)Braille playing cards
B)calculators
C)audio recorders
D)switches

Question 71

Assistive technology was first included in legislation with the passage of PL 94-142 in 1975.

Question 72

Recent data from the NAEP writing assessment suggest that students with and without disabilities struggle with writing.

Question 73

The IFSP team is not required to consider assistive technology for youngsters from birth to age 3.

Question 74

The 1997 reauthorization of IDEA mandates that IEP teams ________ assistive technology for all students with disabilities.

A)require
B)recommend
C)consider
D)purchase

Question 75

Recent data indicate that more than half of fourth-graders with disabilities who took the NAEP reading test scored below the basic level.

Question 76

IDEA 2004 mandates that IEP teams consider assistive technology for all students with disabilities.

Question 77

A word prediction program would be considered

A)no-tech.
B)low-tech.
C)mid-tech.
D)high-tech.

Question 78

Assistive technology refers only to devices that help improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Question 79

Schools are required to pay for all assistive technology.

Question 80

Assistive technology is central to the education of students with disabilities.