THE BENEFITS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIAL & INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND ΗΕΑLTH PROMOTION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES - BUILDING BRIDGES AND PERSPECTIVES
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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejoe.v11i1.6552Keywords:
inclusive education, special education, inclusion, digital technology, assistive technology, health promotion, disabilitiesAbstract
This study aims to investigate how different topics are related and can be integrated into a coherent conceptual framework through a ‘building bridges’ review in the field of inclusive education. It highlights the fundamental concepts that constitute the field of special and inclusive education in combination with digital technology, viewing this as an open and continuous process for improving relationships and processes to achieve equality and participation for all without discrimination. The study focuses on the benefits of inclusive technology and provides illustrative examples of how digital tools contribute to the inclusion of all children. Additionally, it identifies key indicators linking the topic to the health promotion of children with disabilities. The choice of this topic is based on its social and educational significance, emphasizing the connection between education, technology, and health promotion with a focus on inclusion. Overall, it presents conceptual, theoretical, and applied dimensions that collectively contribute to the interdisciplinary field of inclusive education, highlighting the necessity of bridging key dimensions in its practical implementation.
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