A lot of the questions I had at the beginning of my research
have been answered through my findings. I wondered before I started the project
how exactly the iPad helps Speech Therapists. A reoccurring statement I have
found over the course of the project is that it helps keep patients/students
engaged and interested in learning. This is very understandable, especially
with children. Constantly doing verbal activities and flashcards can get very
repetitive and boring. I also wondered what applications on the iPad in
specific therapists and patients recommend. I found several and put some of
them on my website. The most important aspect of the use of the iPad in Speech
Pathology and any other field for that matter, is understanding that it is a
tool to help both the therapist and the patient. Neither can rely on it to do
the full job of teaching or learning. Another one of my main concerns is how
much time exactly do Speech Therapists dedicate to using the iPad? Do they
break it up so that they use half of their sessions with just interactive
activities and the other half with the iPad? I have been trying to find the
answers to these questions, but I really think it just depends on the therapist
as well as the patient. Different people have different needs as well as
various ways of learning. Overall, my research has answered most of my
questions, and I have really enjoyed getting the chance to learn more about
what I aspire to do in the future!
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