Empowering Diverse Learners: The Impact of Technology on Inclusive Education

Abstract

Using this lens, the present study investigates technology-led change in inclusive education and how digital tools can be used to support an extensive range of learners. Increased coupling with assistive technologies, adaptive learning platforms and collaboration tools — accessible catering to effects widening student participation in capacities without decreased educational advantageous practice or jobs at this time.              

            The purpose of this study is to investigate the role technology can play in facilitating an individualised approach towards designing for students with various abilities through a literature review on different kinds and purposes of technologies such as screen readers, speech-to-text software and adaptive learning systems etc. It emphasizes how technology can enhance engagement, enable collaboration and allow for a personalized learning approach. It is, however, mixed with the challenges — technological hurdles or poor training being two examples of some highlighted in it. The research highlights examples of success and failure, presents best practices and lessons learned from case studies, as well list recommendations how to take good use of technological opportunities for the sake inclusion. The question remains how much technology is there to be used for including all students in the general education and ensuring that they reach the full essence of their potential.