Technology Skills
Introduction
Technology devices (hearing assistive technology [HAT], iPad, watches, etc.) and tools (software, apps, web-based services, etc.) change daily. In order to understand the latest technology that can benefit people who are deaf or hard of hearing, students and teachers should seek information from an educational audiologist, the assistive technology (AT) consultant at the local intermediate unit, the PA Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH), PA Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN), etc. The International Standards for Technology in Education for Students (ISTE) are also an important source of information about preparing students to be future-ready. It is the role of the Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing, the AT consultant, and/or other members of the IEP team to modify these standards, so the technology-related tasks and expectations are accessible for students who are deaf hard of hearing and to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing as visual learners. In this rubric, "Emerging" will typically begin in preschool and the rubric will be completed by high school graduation. Subskills may be adjusted and selected as needed, across levels. Although not every subskill may need to be addressed, it is important to be future-oriented in making sure students are prepared for a world in which technology will play an increasingly important role. These subskills can be monitored via functional assessments and formal observations. See the ECC-DHH Assessment section for suggestions.