Επισκόπηση ψηφιακών εργαλείων για την υποστήριξη της ειδικής αγωγής στα πλαίσια της συμπεριληπτικής εκπαίδευσης

Ριζοπούλου, Αφροδίτη

Overview of digital tools supporting special education

Master Thesis

Author

Ριζοπούλου, Αφροδίτη

Date

2024-09

Abstract

This study aims to investigate and evaluate digital tools designed to support students with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. The research focuses on three specific cases of Special Education: Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD), identifying the unique educational needs of each category. The study emphasizes the qualitative evaluation of these tools based on criteria such as accessibility, user interface, adaptability, ease of installation, support for the Greek language, and more. Through comparative analysis, the advantages and shortcomings of tools are highlighted, emphasizing the need for adaptation or the development of new tools to better support the specific needs of Greek students. The findings reveal that finding appropriate software for Special Education faces significant challenges due to various factors. Some of these include high installation costs, lack of Greek language support, unavailability, and inadequate or limited specifications that meet Special Education needs. These factors were the primary constraints of the research, underscoring the need for further study. Additionally, the importance of selecting the right digital tool that meets the necessary criteria and responds to the individual needs and characteristics of students with SEND is highlighted to ensure that the technological support provided is applied effectively and successfully. This makes the learning environment more enjoyable and the learning process more productive by supporting the weaknesses and enhancing the strengths of each student. Finally, it is concluded that supportive digital tools can significantly improve the daily lives of these students, especially when their selection results from the collaboration of special educators, parents, and the child themselves.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Ηλεκτρονική Μάθηση

Department

Σχολή Τεχνολογιών Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών. Τμήμα Ψηφιακών Συστημάτων

Number of pages

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/17059
http://dx.doi.org/10.26267/unipi_dione/4482

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