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St. John's University
Department of Speech, Communication Sciences, and Theatre
Spe-450 Instrumentation and Microcomputers Course Number -70228
Spring 2008
Thomas Rosati A.T.P.

 

 

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Office Hours: Online at Speech450@aol.com and before and after each class.
Home Telephone: (631) 265-5338
Cell Phone: ( 631) 806-4943

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to develop a practical understanding of commonly used instrumentation and technologies currently available to Audiologists and Speech- Language Pathologists. The course will include instrumentation and technologies currently used in clinical, research and educational environments.

Course Objectives:

  • Participants will develop a professional understanding of basic electronics and Instrumentation for their respective fields.
  • Participants will be familiar with and able to utilize common computer applications, computer hardware, software, and assistive technologies.
  • Participants will be knowledgeable about current trends in educational technologies and how it can be integrated into their service delivery model.
  • Participants will be involved in simulations of common educational and therapeutic situations.
  • Participants will experience  and reflect on the effect of handicapping conditions on a client /therapist relationship
  • Participants will be familiar with Universal design and how adaptations and modifications are used in educational and therapeutic environments.
  • Participants will work in a collaborative manner to produce a professional presentation using multimedia technologies.

Classes will meet on Thursdays, 4:40 - 6:40, Marrilac Room 443.

Jan 24 First Class - Introduction to Educational Technology
Jan 31 Computer Hardware, Module 1 Technical Fundamentals
Feb 7 Electronics and switch access
Feb 14 Computer Peripherals, WATI in Practical Use, Assistive Technology Evaluation Worksheet
Feb 21 Basic Computer Applications, Module 11 Computer Access Technologies
Feb 28 Spring Break - No Class
Mar 6 Computer Software for Educational Applications
Mar 13 A.A.C. Devices, Module 3, A.T. Evaluation, Mid-Term Exam
Mar 18 (Tues) ONLINE CLASS - The Internet, Creating Webquests
Mar 27 Disability Challenges, Cooperative Learning
Apr 3 Simulations 1, Presentations 1, Transdisciplinary Collaboration, Universal Design, Sitting on a C.S.E.
Apr 10 Simulations 2, Presentations 2, Audiology for Speech Pathologists
Module 7 Characteristics of Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Apr 17 Simulations 3, Presentations 3, Special Populations for Speech Pathologists
Module 6 Characteristics of Blind and Low Vision
Apr 24 Emerging Technology
May 1 No Class                                                                               All Individual Projects Due
May 8 Final Exam, Group Presentations

 

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