May 02, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

EDST 4700U – Technology and Assistive Tools for Special Education

This course investigates the dynamic landscape of technology and assistive tools that support learning experiences for students with special learning needs. Course members will examine the limitations and affordances of existing and emergent technologies for special education. Topics include accessible digital resources, adaptive software, and the ethical considerations which surround the use of technology in special education.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): EDST 2700U and third- or fourth- or fifth-year standing
Recommended: EDST 3700U and EDST 3710U
Experiential learning: Yes