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Voice-Activated Assistants

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Voice-Activated Assistants tools (e.g., Alexa, Google Assistant) that enable hands-free interaction, allowing students to access information or control devices using voice commands.
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
A student uses a voice assistant to turn on a robot or activate a light, learning cause-and-effect relationships and gaining confidence in interacting with technology.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Social Communication Challenges
  • Cooperative Interaction
  • Interaction with peers
Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Sounding out words
Learning Objetives
  • Executive functions
  • Improving knowledge application