ROANOKE CO., Va —
Technology has the power to change a person's life for the better. That's exactly what's happening in Roanoke County schools.
iPads are helping special education students both inside and outside the classroom.
Connor Smith goes to Glenvar Middle School and he's quick on his iPad. From math problems to memory games, his iPad has it all. The games are fun but also educational.His mom, Cheryl Smith, says the iPad is easy to navigate. All Connor has to do is use his fingers."For us it's been a long journey from when he didn't move anything and then he started moving a leg then he moved his elbow," says Cheryl Smith.
Connor suffered a severe brain injury after a car crash nearly six years ago. The 13-year-old is now able to use his right arm."Part of his injury involves the loss of short term memory shortage and retrieval and learning," says Smith, "So a lot of times repetition is what's needed."
Technology has the power to change a person's life for the better. That's exactly what's happening in Roanoke County schools.
iPads are helping special education students both inside and outside the classroom.
Connor Smith goes to Glenvar Middle School and he's quick on his iPad. From math problems to memory games, his iPad has it all. The games are fun but also educational.His mom, Cheryl Smith, says the iPad is easy to navigate. All Connor has to do is use his fingers."For us it's been a long journey from when he didn't move anything and then he started moving a leg then he moved his elbow," says Cheryl Smith.
Connor suffered a severe brain injury after a car crash nearly six years ago. The 13-year-old is now able to use his right arm."Part of his injury involves the loss of short term memory shortage and retrieval and learning," says Smith, "So a lot of times repetition is what's needed."
September 22, 2011
Elizabeth Harrington | Reporter
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