Digital Literacy in Special Education: Navigating Tech for Autistic Learners
Mary shares her journey in understanding digital literacy and its profound impact on her work with autistic learners. Highlights the importance of equitable access to technology for autistic students and provides practical examples of how technology can be a lifeline for these children. Discusses the critical aspects of student privacy and child safeguarding in the digital world, emphasizing the need for ethical data collection and transparent practices. Explores the concept of digital citizenship and offers effective teaching strategies tailored to the literal thinking of autistic learners. Concludes with Mary's evolved perspective on digital literacy as not only technical skills but also comprehension of the ethical, social, and educational dimensions of digital tools.
