Nationally, there is a strong push for higher standards of learning. Imagine the positive difference this could make in the writing process for special needs students. The reality is now available with the AlphaSmart 2000. This simple to use tool allows schools to provide access to technology for students that can be used alone or in conjunction with Macintosh or PC compatible computers. The AlphaSmart 2000 allows teachers to take advantage of technology that meets the needs of students, whether audio or visual learners, and those with special needs.
Many problems arise when scanning is the access method of nessessity.
Much single switch software exists but it is not always motivating to the user, it does not fit into the curriculum, or the user can not master scanning. There are premade scanning arrays for many of today's most popular software titles, but for beginning single switch users they are often too overwhelming. Scanning is often time consuming for the user. For some students setting the scan speed slow enough for their physical skills causes them to lose interest. They do not know how to use the switch.