Why assistive technology? We believe that each of these three tools helps increase student engagement with course material, which fosters learning and retention of information. These technologies allow students to review audio from class sessions, providing the opportunity to hear information they may have missed when it was initially presented, or review new concepts that are hard to grasp. Students can also organize the information in systems that best works for them (e.g., color coded). DRS believes in introducing tools that can be used in employment settings or other contexts beyond the classroom to support the individual’s access for years to come.
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Application in an online setting: If the course has a synchronous meeting obligation, then the student may require the use of this accommodation. If the course is offered asynchronous, then this accommodation will not applyThis accommodation applies the same online as face-to-face.
Qualification of accommodation: The accommodation breaks as neededassistive technology is for students who require a short period of time to tend to themselves during class. For example to take medication, test blood sugar, or manage anxiety. A student may not be able to alert the professor at the moment the break is needed. need additional helps due to a physical, learning or other disability that creates a barrier to notetaking.