Computers in Education of Children with Intellectual and Related Developmental Disorders

Authors

  • Valentina Kirinic University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varazdin, Croatia
  • Violeta Vidacek-Hains University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varazdin, Croatia
  • Andreja Kovacic University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varazdin, Croatia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v5iSI2.1246

Keywords:

educational technology, intellectual deficiency, special education

Abstract


Children suffering from intellectual deficiency and disorders arising from such a condition tend to be provided with a specific form of education, depending on the deficiency type and degree. Apart from the disorder itself, the acquisition of knowledge, skills and learning habits depends on the childrenâ??s motivation for learning, as well as the accessibility of the computer. When used in conformance with pedagogical, didactic and clinical standards, the computer as an educational aid may prove helpful for education and training of children with developmental disorders. Using computers also enables communication and fosters communication skills resulting in the development of self-confidence.

Author Biographies

Valentina Kirinic, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varazdin, Croatia

Assistant professor, Department of Information Systems Development, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb

Violeta Vidacek-Hains, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varazdin, Croatia

Assistant professor, Department of Organization, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb

Andreja Kovacic, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varazdin, Croatia

Senior lecturer, Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb

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Published

2010-03-18

How to Cite

Kirinic, V., Vidacek-Hains, V., & Kovacic, A. (2010). Computers in Education of Children with Intellectual and Related Developmental Disorders. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 5(SI2), pp. 12–16. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v5iSI2.1246

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Special Focus Papers