Developing Electronic Portfolios

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Author(s): Mary Ann Lowe (Fischler School of Education and Human Services, Nova Southeastern University, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 13
Source title: Handbook of Research on Human Cognition and Assistive Technology: Design, Accessibility and Transdisciplinary Perspectives
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Soonhwa Seok (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA), Edward L. Meyen (University of Kansas, USA)and Boaventura DaCosta (Solers Research Group, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-817-3.ch017

Keywords: Health Information Systems / Medical Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare

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Portfolios are widely used in many professional and academic areas; however there is minimal documentation for the use of portfolios by Assistive Technology / Augmentative Alternative Communication (AT/AAC) specialists. Assessment of AT/AAC progress is often difficult to document due to the limited capabilities of the written output. Specific AT/AAC systems are tailored to individual clients and may range from a low-tech communication book to a sophisticated hi-tech device/computer with specialized access techniques. As individuals transition to new opportunities, it is difficult to show documentation of progress or visually capture specific device/computer set-ups for replication. This chapter encourages service providers to develop electronic portfolios to assist families, future educators, and therapists to become familiar with the best practice AT techniques and strategies used for individuals with complex physical and communication needs.

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