Special Education Technology Research: What Have we Learned in 2025?

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

leadership, policy & implementation

Format:

demonstration

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12

Target Audience:

AT specialist

consultant

educator
family member / caregiver

K-12 administration
occupational therapist

special educator
speech language pathologist

university professor / personnel

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 6

Description:

Assistive technology specialists often find it challenging to stay up-to-date with the latest research. The purpose of this session is to provide participants with a resource guide for exploring the latest research relevant to special education technology. Particular emphasis will be placed on AI and emerging technologies to understand the application of research to evidence-based practice.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify strategies for locating special education technology research.

• Critique AI tools to assist in interpreting research findings.

• Describe how to use AI research summary tools to inform professional practice.