Digital Transformation and Equal Opportunities: Assistive Technologies for Individuals With Special Education Needs


Mısırlı Ö., Şahin Timar Z., Leader G., Hoxha M., Sula G.

AI, Ethics, and the Digital Shift in Education, Nihal Dulkadir Yaman,Fatih Yaman, Editör, IGI Global yayınevi, Pennsylvania, ss.247-278, 2026

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Yayınevi: IGI Global yayınevi
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Pennsylvania
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.247-278
  • Editörler: Nihal Dulkadir Yaman,Fatih Yaman, Editör
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The chapter “Digital Transformation and Equal Opportunities: Assistive Technologies for Individuals with Special Education Needs” explores how digital transformation promotes inclusive education by integrating assistive technologies. It discusses the opportunities and challenges of using AT to support students with special education needs, aiming to create equitable and meaningful learning experiences. The chapter highlights barriers including technological limitations, socioeconomic disparities, and pedagogical challenges. Key strategies for effective AT integration include adopting user-centered design approaches that involve students and educators, providing ongoing professional development to build teachers' digital competencies. Furthermore, the chapter emphasizes empowering students through technology to foster independence rather than dependency. Overall, it calls for coordinated efforts to bridge the digital divide and ensure all learners benefit from digital advancements.