促進平等學習的特殊教育科技

資訊科技發展迅速，對特殊教育(特教)學生的學習有深遠的影響。本文回顧香港學校的特殊教育資訊教育發展，分析教師的疑慮及發展的工作項目，透過了解電腦輔助學習及Web 2.0 的技術發展，特教學生將來也需要於網路上互相溝通及分享資訊，個人與個人之間(person to person, P2P)的溝通模式，將是發展新趨勢。展望將來，特殊教育資訊科技將會擺脫單一的傳統電腦輔助訓練及提供多媒體刺激的任務，反之，透過發展的硬體及環境互動與生活需要，特殊教育資訊科技更能為特教生提供體驗、溝通、分析與反思的平台，促進學生個人成長及與社會融合，從而達致平等學習機會。
The rapid development of information technology exerts great impact to the learning of students with special educational needs. This paper attempts to review the work of information technology in special education by analyzing the concerns and project work in the years. With the development of computer assisted learning and the advancement of Web 2.0, SEN students are expected more communication and sharing among each other through the internet. The new paradigm, person to person P2P, will be the new development. By looking forward, the IT in special needs will shift from the tasks of CAL (Computer Assisted Learning) training and providing the multi-sensory stimulus to the construction of a platform with exposure, communication, analysis and reflection, with the support of the technology, environmental interaction and daily needs, so as to facilitate the students' whole person development and social inclusion. The final outcome of equal learning opportunity is thus warranted. Copyright © 2013 香港青年協會.