User:Ashayla

Hearing Aid

Hearing Aid- a small device that fits in or on the ear, worn by a partially deaf person to amplify sound


 * Hearing aids would be used in a classroom setting for students that are hard of hearing.
 * Hearing aids are designed for partially deaf personnel.


 * There is no teaching/staff training needed.4


 * The cost associated with hearing aids can range from $200-$400 dollars


 * The identified assistive technology could be purchased from various online vendors. Hearing Direct, Amazon, Walmart, etc.


 * I have little to no experience with the hearing aid technology, but I have witnessed plenty of personnel wearing the device.


 * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4757020/
 * https://www.hear-it.org/Advantages-of-a-hearing-aid
 * https://www.121captions.com/2013/09/10/advantages-disadvantages-wearing-hearing-aids/


 * https://www.phonak.com/us/en/hearing-aids/accessories/use-cases/understanding-in-classroom.html

Digital Equality Digital Equality means the opportunity to have resources to different types of technologies


 * Teachers have to consider all aspects of their students. Educators must have a broad horizon of technologies to accommodate all students. Making sure the technology is easy access for the students.


 * https://www.benton.org/blog/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-digital-equity-and-digital-inclusion