As an experiment with Artificial Intelligence I asked the question of how schools with limited budgets could utilize assistive technology and then expanding the answer to include examples of how this could be done?
This is the result. What do you think? Useful or not? Accurate or not? What else do you need to do?
“Cost-effective assistive technologies for schools encompass a variety of tools designed to support students with different learning needs. For example, text-to-speech software can aid students with reading difficulties by converting written text into spoken words, and it’s often available for free or at a low cost. Speech-to-text programs are similarly beneficial for students with writing challenges. Additionally, simple yet impactful tools like graphic organizers can help students plan and organize their thoughts, and they can be easily created with common software like word processors. For students with visual impairments, screen magnification software and audio books can be invaluable, and many are readily accessible at minimal or no cost. Furthermore, specialized keyboards and alternative input devices, such as trackball mice, can assist students with physical disabilities in interacting with computers more effectively. These technologies not only support inclusive education but also foster independence and confidence in students with diverse needs.”
I think you would need to mention new technologies that may not be included in a broad article such as this. Fine as a general introduction but more needs to be given. So maybe AI provides a canvas on which our human creativity can look at and explore with. As a teacher it gives a basis on which to build on more in-deoth concepts and to teach pupils to keep asking insightful questions. The development of creative thinking could follow this route. It’s certainly present in Co-Pilot where you are prompted to expand but the teacher needs to suggest ideas, combinations of ideas and expand even further. I’ll ask Co-Pilot to draw me a teacher asking pupils to expand their questions!
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