Working with Individual With Disabilities Summary And Reaction

Article Review: Working with Individual With Disabilities Summary And Reaction
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Individuals with learning difficulties experience challenges in academic processes; many programs have been initiated to assist learners with disabilities to maximize their potential. In an article by Meyer, L. (2016). 5 Ways Teachers Are Opening Up the World to Special Education through Technology: Teachers Who Work with Special Needs Students Are Finding That Technology Can Not Only Broaden Their Students' Experiences but Engage Them in Learning, Help Them Retain Information, Improve Their Socialization and Boost Their Self-Esteem, the author presents a unique application that teachers use to assist learners with disabilities. According to the article, teachers frequently use technology to broaden students’ experiences by engaging them in active learning (Meyer, 2016).
The article emphasizes on the importance of technology due to its numerous benefits. The SMART Tee Project is an online technology that helps student teach each other not only about academic but also relevant social skills. The SMART application enables children with learning disabilities share their work with other students (Meyer, 2016). The article presents success stories around the world where students with learning disabilities have benefited from the SMART Tee project. Teachers have acknowledged the importance of online collaboration, because online applications benefit students with all types of special needs.
The author believes that students with different special needs, including those struggling with verba...