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Course Description

In this course, students will learn about the different types of Assistive Technology (AT), and develop competency in their application with students with learning disabilities (LD). Students will also learn the process involved with the selection, installation, and use of Text-to-Speech (TTS) software and Speech Recognition (SR) software. Participants will apply the Planning for Success Self-Assessment Inventory to a volunteer student with a learning disability to determine the appropriateness of this intervention technique, and to become more proficient in training students with learning disabilities to use the equipment and technology suitable to their learning needs.

Students in the Educational Support - Intensive  program can complete EDUC10094 - Technology and Adaptive Devices in Education as an equivalent course. 

 

Prerequisites

None

Equivalents

None

Course Hours

56

Credit Value

5
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Section Title
Assistive Technology Introduction
Type
OntarioLearn
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026
Instruction Method
Online  
Registration
Fee
Domestic Student non-credit $475.19
Credit Value
5 credits
Withdraw with Refund (less $20 holdback) before
Jan 20, 2026
Transfer before
Jan 28, 2026
Withdraw (no refund) between
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 11, 2026
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