Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this webinar, Dr. Jessica Herring-Watson explores how the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) can help special educators effectively implement assistive technology in online learning environments. Drawing from research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Herring-Watson shares practical strategies for supporting students with assistive and augmentative communication (AAC) devices in virtual settings.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding UTAUT's core factors: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions
- Strategies for introducing assistive technology to students
- Importance of scaffolding technology introduction
- Creating supportive home-school partnerships
- Techniques for helping families and educators adopt new technologies
Perfect for special education professionals, technology integrators, and educators looking to enhance online learning experiences for students with diverse needs.
In this webinar, Dr. Jessica Herring-Watson explores how the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) can help special educators effectively implement assistive technology in online learning environments. Drawing from research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Herring-Watson shares practical strategies for supporting students with assistive and augmentative communication (AAC) devices in virtual settings.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding UTAUT's core factors: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions
- Strategies for introducing assistive technology to students
- Importance of scaffolding technology introduction
- Creating supportive home-school partnerships
- Techniques for helping families and educators adopt new technologies
Perfect for special education professionals, technology integrators, and educators looking to enhance online learning experiences for students with diverse needs.
