OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Introduction to Assistive Technology |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1637 |
| Host College |
Cambrian College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
CM-AST2051 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$474.92 |
| Hours |
56 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
In this course, students will learn about the different types of Assistive Technology (AT), and develop competency in their application with students with learning disabilities (LD). Students will also learn the process involved with the selection, installation, and use of Text-to-Speech (TTS) software and Speech Recognition (SR) software. Participants will apply the Planning for Success Self-Assessment Inventory to a volunteer student with a learning disability to determine the appropriateness of this intervention technique, and to become more proficient in training students with learning disabilities to use the equipment and technology suitable to their learning needs. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
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| Minimum Passing Mark |
60 |
| Mandatory Chats |
Yes |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
Students will need access to a PC running Windows 7 or later or a Mac running OS X High Sierra and Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office is a free download available to all Ontario students.Students will also require access to the internet in order to acess courses and download and try a variety of |
| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Textbook must be purchased directly through the Cambrian College Bookstore: https://www.bkstr.com/cambrianstore/home |
Textbooks
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Planning for Success |
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| Author |
Pam Morel and Diane Berzins |
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| Edition |
Current |
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| ISBN |
N/A |
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