Technological Ecosystems That Support People With Disabilities: Multiple Case Studies

Frontiers in Psychology

Javier Monzon-Gonzalez¹  Maria Soledad Ramirez-Montoya²  Paloma Anton-Ares³ 

[1] Department of Didactics and School Organization, Universidad del Pais Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain;Department of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico;Department of Education, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain;

关键词: technological ecosystems;    educational innovation;    case studies;    higher education;    research;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2021.633175

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Advances in technology, research development, and teaching practices have brought improvements in the training, levels of autonomy, and quality of life of people who need support and resources appropriate to their circumstances of disability. This article focuses on empirically analyzing the usefulness of treatments that have been supported by technology to answer the question “How do technological ecosystems being used help people with special educational needs?” The multiple case study methodology was used to address six categories of analysis: project data, objectives, processes, outputs and outcomes, technologies, and impact. The processes, open in communication, were characterized as transversal, ethical, and sustainable. The results yielded various technological ecosystems that support people with disabilities, deliver the help they need to improve their health, and provide enjoyable user experiences. At the same time, they promote the training and improvement of teaching methodologies and involve families in order to improve their knowledge, attitudes, and care of children, young people, and adults with functional diversity.

【 授权许可】

CC BY