Making Learning Environments More Inclusive for All Students With Educational Technology

Abstract

The placement of students with disabilities in the inclusion setting alongside their peers has increased in recent years due to a variety of federal mandates. Technology has become an important component of this learning experience since digital tools and resources can provide students with support while accessing the grade-level curriculum. This chapter addresses the various ways that technology can be utilized in the inclusion classroom, including assistive technology, mainstream educational technologies, and accessible digital resources. The existing research tends to focus on how specific tools can be integrated, but this chapter synthesizes this information to show educators how technology can be leveraged to support all learners in the classroom. The intent of this chapter is to share research-supported strategies for making classrooms more inclusive using available technologies.