I have observed in a MDS classroom over the past few weeks. During this time I have learned about many different types of technologies offered to aid students with disabilities. Of these devices, I have been most fascinated with the DynaVox.
The DynaVox is ultimately an iPad but attached is an eyetracking device. This eyetracking device works miracles for students who do not have the independent ability to reach and select specific things on the device. The DynaVox requires users to hold a gaze for a set time to make a desired selection. The time can be changed according to goals and ability to hold a gaze. The device allows for greater independence for students and I have seen great success with it.
One negative I have seen with the DynaVox is that the students can lose concentration and it will track his or her gaze to activate the settings, and this will interrupt the selected activity. If there was a way to block certain aspects of the device when used by students it would have greater success.
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