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Research Paper
November 6, 2005
Use of Technology to Support ADD and ADHD Learners (K-8)
Abstract
The student with AD/HD is one that requires more specialized and individualized instruction. Technological possibilities present great potential in providing these instructional needs for the AD/HD learner. Technology implemented in the school and in the classroom is critically dependent upon collaboration in development and implementation which is inclusive of the participation of students, teachers, parents and the community at large. Some of these technological methods that are included in the curriculum are use of video, networking, PDAs, email, Internet access and other various technologies. The objective of this work is the research and review of technologies that have been effective as well as ineffective and finally the technologies that offer new promise to the teaching and learning initiative for students with disabilities in learning such as the AD/HD learner.
Use of Technology to Support ADD and ADHD Learners (K-8)
Table of Contents
Objective of the Research
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Background of the Study
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I. Technologies: Those that have already been tested
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II. Conditions under Which the Technologies were found to be Effective
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III. Conditions under Which the Technologies were found to be Ineffective
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IV. The Promising Strategies that Exist for Use in the Classroom
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References
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Use of Technology to Support ADD and ADHD Learners (K-8)
Objective of the Research
This work will research and review the use of technology in the initiative of supporting ADD and ADHD Learners (K-8).
Background to the Study
AD/HD is a dysfunction of the brain that is genetic in nature but also may result from injury occurring to the brain. It has been estimated by the National Institute of Mental Health that approximately 3% to 5% of children that are school-aged have AD/HD. AD/HD causes lack of regulation in the behavioral aspect of the individual. Different types of AD/HD exist. Those types are (1) predominantly inattentive; (2) Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive; and (3) Combined types. Characteristics of AD/HD - Inattentive Type are illustrated through the individual's experience of difficulty in "paying attention to details, sustaining attention, listening to instructions, and organizing themselves." (National Center for Learning Disabilities, 2005)
The characteristics that describe the challenges for the individual...
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