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SMART Technologies Introduces Solution for Neurodiverse Students

  • By Matt Jones
  • 07/24/24

Interactive technology solutions provider SMART Technologies recently launched a new solution to support neurodiverse learners, according to a news release. The Inclusive Classroom Bundle was designed to meet the specific needs of students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia. Additionally, SMART is sponsoring research in a partnership with the University of Melbourne to gather information about the lived experience of autistic and ADHD students, the news release reports.

SMART Technologies showcased the bundle for the first time at ISTE 2024. The bundle includes a SMART Board RX Series, an interactive display to engage students that comes with a seven-year warranty; customizable tool explorer stamps to imprint words, pictures, AAC symbols, and more onto the interactive display board; a Lumio Spark Plan Subscription, a web-based tool that offers a variety of learning experiences; and an optional, height-adjustable stand for smaller students.

The tools were designed to provide means beyond spoken or written language for students to engage with learning. The bundle offers features like student pacing and instructional audio to expand classroom accessibility and Universal Design for Learning.

At ISTE 2024, Dr. Matt Harrison and Jess Rowlings with the University of Melbourne discussed insights from research surrounding the lived experiences of ADHD and autistic students. It also offered actionable insights into technology that can help meet these students’ needs.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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