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The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 defines assistive technology devices as any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. The promise offered by this law is that a student with a disability will be offered any assistive devices and services necessary to enhance his or her educational experience.
Although there is general agreement that technology is educationally beneficial, the research results have not strengthened the case for its impact on teaching children with disabilities. However, Edwards not only encourages an expanded use of technology in education, but also offer several reasons why its continued use is justified. For example, he believes that technologically based methods have promoted several motivational strategies such as gaining learner attention, getting learners to create their own technologically based products, and empowering learners to take control of their own learning. He also contends that technology can facilitate unique learning environments, make traditional learning environments more powerful and more effective by linking learners to information sources, help learners visualize problems and solutions, and connect learners to learning tools.
While most agree that technology has obvious appeal for improving educational outcomes for students, teachers must ensure that it accommodates the specialized needs of students with disabilities. The diversified needs of students with various disabilities (e.g. behavior disorders, mental retardation, blind or vision impairment, deafness and so on) require different technological resources and applications. For example, assistive technology devices have been designed to bypass the need to type for learners with physical disabilities that effect their hands.
One should consider the following factors when selecting and using assistive devices. The user should ensure that the assistive device can be integrated into the student's instructional program, can endure rapid technological changes and, if warranted, can be upgraded, and can be easily maintained and that technical support, repair or maintenance is readily available. Additionally, school districts should ensure that teachers receive the necessary training and support for employing assistive devices and services so that teachers can provide students with the necessary motivation to use assistive devices.
Although there is general agreement that technology is educationally beneficial, the research results have not strengthened the case for its impact on teaching children with disabilities. However, Edwards not only encourages an expanded use of technology in education, but also offer several reasons why its continued use is justified. For example, he believes that technologically based methods have promoted several motivational strategies such as gaining learner attention, getting learners to create their own technologically based products, and empowering learners to take control of their own learning. He also contends that technology can facilitate unique learning environments, make traditional learning environments more powerful and more effective by linking learners to information sources, help learners visualize problems and solutions, and connect learners to learning tools.
While most agree that technology has obvious appeal for improving educational outcomes for students, teachers must ensure that it accommodates the specialized needs of students with disabilities. The diversified needs of students with various disabilities (e.g. behavior disorders, mental retardation, blind or vision impairment, deafness and so on) require different technological resources and applications. For example, assistive technology devices have been designed to bypass the need to type for learners with physical disabilities that effect their hands.
One should consider the following factors when selecting and using assistive devices. The user should ensure that the assistive device can be integrated into the student's instructional program, can endure rapid technological changes and, if warranted, can be upgraded, and can be easily maintained and that technical support, repair or maintenance is readily available. Additionally, school districts should ensure that teachers receive the necessary training and support for employing assistive devices and services so that teachers can provide students with the necessary motivation to use assistive devices.
1. According to the passage, research on the use of technology in education
(A) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children with disabilities
(B) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children without disabilities
(C) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(D) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(E) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate physically handicapped children
(A) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children with disabilities
(B) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children without disabilities
(C) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(D) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(E) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate physically handicapped children
2. According to Edwards which of the following is true about technologically bases methods
(A) Technologically based methods make learning more enjoyable, making it possible to absorb more information.
(B) Technologically based methods help disabled learners overcome their shyness by connecting them virtually with other non-disabled students
(C) Technologically based methods shorten the learning curve for disabled students
(D) Technologically based methods empower learners to take control of their own learning.
(E) Technologically based methods circumvent to need for disabled student to get information for libraries that may be inaccessible.
(A) Technologically based methods make learning more enjoyable, making it possible to absorb more information.
(B) Technologically based methods help disabled learners overcome their shyness by connecting them virtually with other non-disabled students
(C) Technologically based methods shorten the learning curve for disabled students
(D) Technologically based methods empower learners to take control of their own learning.
(E) Technologically based methods circumvent to need for disabled student to get information for libraries that may be inaccessible.
3. According to the passage, all of the following can be considered assistive technology as defined by the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 EXCEPT
(A) a product system used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(B) a piece of equipment that has been modified to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(C) a piece of equipment that has been customized to replace the use of a limb in an individual with physical disabilities
(D) a piece of equipment that has been modified to maintain functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(E) a commercially acquired item used to increase functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(A) a product system used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(B) a piece of equipment that has been modified to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(C) a piece of equipment that has been customized to replace the use of a limb in an individual with physical disabilities
(D) a piece of equipment that has been modified to maintain functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(E) a commercially acquired item used to increase functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
4. According to the passage, the value of a particular type of assistive technology depends on its ability to be which of the following?
I Upgraded
II Easily maintained
III Link learners to information sources
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III
(E) I, 11, and III
I Upgraded
II Easily maintained
III Link learners to information sources
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III
(E) I, 11, and III
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Question 1: According to the passage, research on the use of technology in education
It's an inference question so the data should be available in the passage, we don't need to presume anything:
(A) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children with disabilities
Although there is general agreement that technology is educationally beneficial, the research results have not strengthened the case for its impact on teaching children with disabilities.
The first part of the second paragraph.
(B) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children without disabilities
No such thing has been mentioned.
(C) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
A is better than this. :- this is more specific.
(D) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
No such thing has been said.
(E) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate physically handicapped children
Just the opposite.
Question2: According to Edwards which of the following is true about technologically based methods
Again an Inference question-
The Key to the inference question is not to presume anything just whether the information can be deduced from the information provided or not. More like DS questions from quant.
Information from the second paragraph from mid to the end.
technologically based methods have promoted several motivational strategies such as gaining learner attention, getting learners to create their own technologically based products, and empowering learners to take control of their own learning.
(A) Technologically based methods make learning more enjoyable, making it possible to absorb more information.
Nowhere its mentioned that these methods make learning more enjoyable.
(B) Technologically based methods help disabled learners overcome their shyness by connecting them virtually with other non-disabled students
Nothing has been mentioned about shyness of students.
(C) Technologically based methods shorten the learning curve for disabled students
Again we cannot infer that.
(D) Technologically based methods empower learners to take control of their own learning.
Exactly in line with the information provided, we can definitely deduce that. Though thankfully it's very straightforward here, maybe because the passage was way too long.
(E) Technologically based methods circumvent to need for disabled student to get information for libraries that may be inaccessible.
It helps everyone that way not particularly disabled students also it's mentioned connecting students directly to the source of the information not necessarily the library here.
Question 3: According to the passage, all of the following can be considered assistive technology as defined by the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 EXCEPT
One more inference question, its raining inferences here
The information being asked is present in the first paragraph-
Again I can go individually to each option and say the same thing but the point is options are written in a way so that it kills the time, so cutting the chase all options should talk about maintaining, increasing or improving functional capabilities.
Option C fails to do that. So that is our answer.
Again we can always cross-check it by going back to the passage.
(A) a product system used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(B) a piece of equipment that has been modified to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(C) a piece of equipment that has been customizedto replace the use of a limb in an individual with physical disabilities
(D) a piece of equipment that has been modified to maintain functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(E) a commercially acquired item used to increase functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Question 4: According to the passage, the value of a particular type of assistive technology depends on its ability to be which of the following?
And it ended with an Inference:
The answer can be found in the somewhat last part of the last paragraph.
The user should ensure that the assistive device can be integrated into the student's instructional program, can endure rapid technological changes and, if warranted, can be upgraded, and can be easily maintained and that technical support, repair or maintenance is readily available.
We can see only option I and II are being discussed here.
In fact, the option III is coming from the second paragraph where it is used to a different thing.
I Upgraded
II Easily maintained
III Link learners to information sources
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III
(E) I, 11, and III
I will take this kind of passage all day rather than having a passage that is short but with a lot of headache to deduce the answer.
It's an inference question so the data should be available in the passage, we don't need to presume anything:
(A) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children with disabilities
Although there is general agreement that technology is educationally beneficial, the research results have not strengthened the case for its impact on teaching children with disabilities.
The first part of the second paragraph.
(B) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children without disabilities
No such thing has been mentioned.
(C) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
A is better than this. :- this is more specific.
(D) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
No such thing has been said.
(E) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate physically handicapped children
Just the opposite.
Question2: According to Edwards which of the following is true about technologically based methods
Again an Inference question-
The Key to the inference question is not to presume anything just whether the information can be deduced from the information provided or not. More like DS questions from quant.
Information from the second paragraph from mid to the end.
technologically based methods have promoted several motivational strategies such as gaining learner attention, getting learners to create their own technologically based products, and empowering learners to take control of their own learning.
(A) Technologically based methods make learning more enjoyable, making it possible to absorb more information.
Nowhere its mentioned that these methods make learning more enjoyable.
(B) Technologically based methods help disabled learners overcome their shyness by connecting them virtually with other non-disabled students
Nothing has been mentioned about shyness of students.
(C) Technologically based methods shorten the learning curve for disabled students
Again we cannot infer that.
(D) Technologically based methods empower learners to take control of their own learning.
Exactly in line with the information provided, we can definitely deduce that. Though thankfully it's very straightforward here, maybe because the passage was way too long.
(E) Technologically based methods circumvent to need for disabled student to get information for libraries that may be inaccessible.
It helps everyone that way not particularly disabled students also it's mentioned connecting students directly to the source of the information not necessarily the library here.
Question 3: According to the passage, all of the following can be considered assistive technology as defined by the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 EXCEPT
One more inference question, its raining inferences here
The information being asked is present in the first paragraph-
Again I can go individually to each option and say the same thing but the point is options are written in a way so that it kills the time, so cutting the chase all options should talk about maintaining, increasing or improving functional capabilities.
Option C fails to do that. So that is our answer.
Again we can always cross-check it by going back to the passage.
(A) a product system used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(B) a piece of equipment that has been modified to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(C) a piece of equipment that has been customized
(D) a piece of equipment that has been modified to maintain functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(E) a commercially acquired item used to increase functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Question 4: According to the passage, the value of a particular type of assistive technology depends on its ability to be which of the following?
And it ended with an Inference:
The answer can be found in the somewhat last part of the last paragraph.
The user should ensure that the assistive device can be integrated into the student's instructional program, can endure rapid technological changes and, if warranted, can be upgraded, and can be easily maintained and that technical support, repair or maintenance is readily available.
We can see only option I and II are being discussed here.
In fact, the option III is coming from the second paragraph where it is used to a different thing.
I Upgraded
II Easily maintained
III Link learners to information sources
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III
(E) I, 11, and III
I will take this kind of passage all day rather than having a passage that is short but with a lot of headache to deduce the answer.
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1. According to the passage, research on the use of technology in education
(A) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children with disabilities
Correct "Although there is general agreement that technology is educationally beneficial, the research results have not strengthened the case for its impact on teaching children with disabilities."
(B) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children without disabilities
(C) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(D) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(E) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate physically handicapped children
2. According to Edwards which of the following is true about technologically bases methods
(A) Technologically based methods make learning more enjoyable, making it possible to absorb more information.
Although we know that technology help attract learners' attention we don't know if it really makes it enjoyable
(B) Technologically based methods help disabled learners overcome their shyness by connecting them virtually with other non-disabled students
We are not given any info regarding the "shyness"
(C) Technologically based methods shorten the learning curve for disabled students
We are not given an information on that
(D) Technologically based methods empower learners to take control of their own learning.
Correct
"and empowering learners to take control of their own learning"
(E) Technologically based methods circumvent to need for disabled student to get information for libraries that may be inaccessible.
We are not given an information on that
3. According to the passage, all of the following can be considered assistive technology as defined by the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 EXCEPT
"Act of 1988 defines assistive technology devices as any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities."
(A) a product system used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(B) a piece of equipment that has been modified to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(C) a piece of equipment that has been customized to replace the use of a limb in an individual with physical disabilities
Correct Act doesn't define devices that "replace" the use of a limb as an assistive technology
(D) a piece of equipment that has been modified to maintain functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(E) a commercially acquired item used to increase functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
4. According to the passage, the value of a particular type of assistive technology depends on its ability to be which of the following?
"The user should ensure that the assistive device can be integrated into the student's instructional program, can endure rapid technological changes and, if warranted, can be upgraded, and can be easily maintained and that technical support, repair or maintenance is readily available.
I Upgraded -Yes
II Easily maintained -Yes
III Link learners to information sources - No information - Note that "integrated into the student's instructional program" doesn't mean linking learner to information sources! instructional program means an instructional activity that is designed and implemented to achieve an instructional goal, namely, some clearly defined change or changes in a selected group of learners.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
Correct
(D) I and III
(E) I, 11, and III
(A) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children with disabilities
Correct "Although there is general agreement that technology is educationally beneficial, the research results have not strengthened the case for its impact on teaching children with disabilities."
(B) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate children without disabilities
(C) has not strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(D) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate deaf and hearing impaired children
(E) has strengthened the contention that it should be used to educate physically handicapped children
2. According to Edwards which of the following is true about technologically bases methods
(A) Technologically based methods make learning more enjoyable, making it possible to absorb more information.
Although we know that technology help attract learners' attention we don't know if it really makes it enjoyable
(B) Technologically based methods help disabled learners overcome their shyness by connecting them virtually with other non-disabled students
We are not given any info regarding the "shyness"
(C) Technologically based methods shorten the learning curve for disabled students
We are not given an information on that
(D) Technologically based methods empower learners to take control of their own learning.
Correct
"and empowering learners to take control of their own learning"
(E) Technologically based methods circumvent to need for disabled student to get information for libraries that may be inaccessible.
We are not given an information on that
3. According to the passage, all of the following can be considered assistive technology as defined by the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 EXCEPT
"Act of 1988 defines assistive technology devices as any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities."
(A) a product system used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(B) a piece of equipment that has been modified to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(C) a piece of equipment that has been customized to replace the use of a limb in an individual with physical disabilities
Correct Act doesn't define devices that "replace" the use of a limb as an assistive technology
(D) a piece of equipment that has been modified to maintain functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(E) a commercially acquired item used to increase functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
4. According to the passage, the value of a particular type of assistive technology depends on its ability to be which of the following?
"The user should ensure that the assistive device can be integrated into the student's instructional program, can endure rapid technological changes and, if warranted, can be upgraded, and can be easily maintained and that technical support, repair or maintenance is readily available.
I Upgraded -Yes
II Easily maintained -Yes
III Link learners to information sources - No information - Note that "integrated into the student's instructional program" doesn't mean linking learner to information sources! instructional program means an instructional activity that is designed and implemented to achieve an instructional goal, namely, some clearly defined change or changes in a selected group of learners.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
Correct
(D) I and III
(E) I, 11, and III
