Synonyms
Acceleration; Distance learning; Gifted; Online learning; Web-based learning
Assistive technology is generally defined as piece of hardware, software, or other product that is used to help individuals perform tasks that might otherwise not be possible – especially those with cognitive and physical impairments (ATiA 2018). In the USA, a federal definition for assistive technology exists and policies and regulations provide protections and exclusive rights for those with disabilities needing certain technologies. Though not legally binding, some individuals have broadened the definition to include anyone who needs special accommodations in order to access appropriate learning, including gifted learners (Ellsworth 2018). Some states and higher education institutions in the USA consider gifted students within the special education umbrella and require that districts write Individualized Educational Plans for them. While the same federal legal rights do not apply, the...
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Stambaugh, T., Pierce, J. (2020). Assistive Technology and the Gifted Learner. In: Tatnall, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Education and Information Technologies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10576-1_150
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