Website Scavenger Hunt!
Complete this activity after you have finished browsing each of the categories and sections of this website. To begin, either print this page and handwrite your answers in the blanks to transfer to the discussion board when you are finished OR copy and paste this information into the discussion board and type your answers there as you go along. In this scavenger hunt, you are provided with clues (links) to specific sections of the website in order to help you find the answers.
1. In Real LifeTestimonials what did Rhonda say she would rather use instead of being hand fed? What was her reasoning?
2. Search Here to find which device combines residual hearing with closer views of mouth movement to enhance the hearing impaired user's understanding of what is being said.
3. It makes a noise in a recognizable tone. It makes this noise as soon as it's thrown. What device is this?
4. Assistive Technology is a device such as an item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a person with a disability in all aspects of their life. However, AT does NOT include a medical device that is ______________.
5. "I shiver behind this clear wall and wait for someone to notice me... wait for a chance to speak" This quote is from a poem written by Lateef Mcloed. After reading the poem, what do you believe this "clear wall" represents? (There is no right or wrong answer, but think in terms of Assistive Technology)
6. It is portable, small, and easy to use for someone who has weak fine gross motor skills. With it, the user can more easily navigate the computer with less required hand movement. This device is called ____________.
7. In two or three sentences, explain what Rhonda's opinion was in terms of using Assistive technology. In other words, is she supportive of using AT, and would she recommend it to others? What was her reasoning?
8. Go to devices and find which device would be most beneficial to a student who struggles with over stimulation. Once you have identified the device, list one additional benefit that it has.
9. After watching the video on the Eye Tracking Mouse, what stood out to you the most? Think of, and list one Pro and one Con for this device.
2. Search Here to find which device combines residual hearing with closer views of mouth movement to enhance the hearing impaired user's understanding of what is being said.
3. It makes a noise in a recognizable tone. It makes this noise as soon as it's thrown. What device is this?
4. Assistive Technology is a device such as an item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a person with a disability in all aspects of their life. However, AT does NOT include a medical device that is ______________.
5. "I shiver behind this clear wall and wait for someone to notice me... wait for a chance to speak" This quote is from a poem written by Lateef Mcloed. After reading the poem, what do you believe this "clear wall" represents? (There is no right or wrong answer, but think in terms of Assistive Technology)
6. It is portable, small, and easy to use for someone who has weak fine gross motor skills. With it, the user can more easily navigate the computer with less required hand movement. This device is called ____________.
7. In two or three sentences, explain what Rhonda's opinion was in terms of using Assistive technology. In other words, is she supportive of using AT, and would she recommend it to others? What was her reasoning?
8. Go to devices and find which device would be most beneficial to a student who struggles with over stimulation. Once you have identified the device, list one additional benefit that it has.
9. After watching the video on the Eye Tracking Mouse, what stood out to you the most? Think of, and list one Pro and one Con for this device.