Summary
Assistive technology enables those with disabilities and impairments access to information and technology that would otherwise be difficult or impossible for them to use. Assistive and adaptive tools, equipment, and software allows for equitable and inclusive access for all students.
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ISTE Standards for Computer Science Educators
3. Effective learning environments
a. Computer science educators apply their knowledge of learning environments by creating and maintaining safe, ethical, supportive, fair and effective learning environments for all students. (i. Promote and model the safe and effective use of computer hardware, software, peripherals and networks ii. Plan for equitable and accessible classroom, lab and online environments that support effective and engaging learning.)
a. Computer science educators apply their knowledge of learning environments by creating and maintaining safe, ethical, supportive, fair and effective learning environments for all students. (i. Promote and model the safe and effective use of computer hardware, software, peripherals and networks ii. Plan for equitable and accessible classroom, lab and online environments that support effective and engaging learning.)
ISTE Standards for Administrators
2. Digital Age Learning Culture
(c) Provide learner-centered environments equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all learners.
(c) Provide learner-centered environments equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all learners.
ISTE Standards for Teachers
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
(b) Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner- centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
(b) Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner- centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.