About: Technology in Your Classroom
The education of braille-reading students in inclusive classrooms is fundamentally different today than it was in the past in large part because of the availability of technology that supports this effort! The role of technology in providing access to general education curriculum and information cannot be overstated. You will probably be surprised by the many ways that technology (both high tech and low tech) can be used to support your student.
The amount and type of technology that will be used by the braille-reading student in your class will depend on the grade level and subject area you teach. Your student may use an “old-fashioned” braille writer or may use a high-tech braille note-taker with a refreshable braille display.
Braille-reading students in your class will likely be expected to use a computer as soon as possible and will probably be given instruction in the use of a computer earlier than other students in the classroom.
This section will provide an introduction to a variety of tools that will probably be used in your class.