M.Ed. (Special Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017
Second Semester
Special Education
APPLICATION OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND
PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
(2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
Very short answer questions.
1. What is meant by assistive technology?
2. Define Braille method.
3. Write short notes on dictation software.
4. What do you mean by dictaphone?
5. What are the hardwares used by visually impaired
persons?
6. Write short notes on cybernetics.
7. What is ADIP scheme?
Sub. Code
7432B3
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8. Mention any four home management devices for visually
impaired persons.
9. What are the different types of Braille slates?
10. Define Talking Logger.
Part B x 5 25)
Answer any five of the following questions.
11. Technology plays a vital role on visually impaired
students. How?
12. Explain the various types of assistive technologies.
13. Write about mobility devices.
14. Write about application screen reading technologies.
15. Give a detailed account on recreational devices.
16. Write about the role of reading technologies to visually
impaired persons.
17. Narrate the ADIP scheme for empowerment of persons
with disabilities.
18. Describe the suitability of devices for the visually
impaired persons in the Indian Context.
Part C x 10 30)
Answer all the following questions.
19. Discuss the historical perspectives of assistive
technology in the empowerment of disabled persons.
Or
Give a critical analysis of the Braille technologies.
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20. Write an essay about the role of technology for
facilitating disabled persons empowerment.
Or
Discuss in detail the fitness and health devices for
visual impairment.
21. Write an essay on recent trends in research on
technology for visually impaired.
Or
Explain the visually impaired education technology
in the context of mathematics and science
education.
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