Advancing Adaptive Education: Technological Innovations for Disability Support

Advancing Adaptive Education: Technological Innovations for Disability Support

Eriona Çela (University of New York Tirana, Albania), Mathias Mbu Fonkam (Pennsylvania State University, USA), Narasimha Rao Vajjhala (University of New York Tirana, Albania), and Philip Eappen (Cape Breton University, Canada)
Release Date: December, 2024|Copyright: © 2025 |Pages: 350
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8227-1
ISBN13: 9798369382271|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369382288|EISBN13: 9798369382295
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Advancing adaptive education through technological innovations is crucial in creating inclusive learning environments that cater to students with disabilities. With the development of assistive technologies, personalized learning tools, and digital platforms, educators can offer personalized educational experiences to accommodate diverse learning needs. From speech recognition software and text-to-speech applications to AI-powered tutoring systems and virtual classrooms, these innovations enable students with disabilities to access education for which they were previously unable. By harnessing technology, adaptive education supports academic achievement while fostering greater independence and confidence among learners, ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Advancing Adaptive Education: Technological Innovations for Disability Support explores the intersection of education and technology, focusing on how adaptive learning strategies and tools can support students with disabilities. It provides a comprehensive examination of how technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and assistive tools can be leveraged to create inclusive and personalized learning experiences. This book covers topics such as assistive technology, machine learning, and student disability, and is a useful resource for educators, engineers, computer scientists, sociologists, academicians, and researchers.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Adaptive Education
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Assistive Technology
  • Digital Technology
  • Inclusive Education
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Machine Learning
  • Neurodivergence
  • Peer Support
  • Personalized Learning
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Student Disability
  • Teacher Training
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|Eriona Çela - Editor|Dr. Eriona Çela is a distinguished academic currently serving as a Full-Time Professor at the University of New York Tirana, where she is a member of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences in the Department of Psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Teaching Methodology of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) from the University of Bari “Aldo Moro” in Italy, enhancing her extensive background in language education, which includes earlier degrees in English Language and Law from the University of Tirana and Business Academy College in Albania. Dr. Çela's research interests are broad and interdisciplinary, focusing on Business English, Teaching Methodology, ESP, Academic Writing, Higher Education, Plagiarism, and European Integration among others. She is well-versed in teaching a range of subjects including Academic Writing, ESL, Business English, and Legal English. She also has significant expertise in translating legal, business, and educational documents. Her academic experience spans several respected institutions, including previous roles as an Assistant Professor at the University of Luarasi, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, University of Tirana, and University of Durrës “Aleksandër Moisiu”. In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Çela has held significant administrative positions within the Albanian Ministry of Education and Sport, where she contributed to integration, coordination, and project feasibility. Dr. Çela is active in the academic community as a member and managing editor of various editorial boards, including those for the European Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management. Her contributions to conferences and scholarly journals are numerous, underscoring her commitment to advancing research and practice in her fields of expertise. She also brings practical insights into her teaching and research from her experiences as a trainer and higher education expert involved in quality assurance and educational reforms in Albania. This rich background informs her ongoing contributions to academic discussions and policy-making in education, both in Albania and internationally.
Mathias M. Fonkam is an accomplished Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State University with over 20 years of experience in computer science education and industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and an M.Sc. in Systems Engineering from Cardiff University, UK. His professional journey includes serving as the Dean at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), where he spearheaded numerous initiatives, such as developing the university's Open Source ERP System and establishing various postgraduate programs. Dr. Fonkam's research interests span AI, data science, blockchain, and systems dynamics, with over 30 publications in reputable conferences and journals. He has also contributed significantly to curriculum development and accreditation processes in Nigerian universities. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and French, Dr. Fonkam is dedicated to advancing computing education and professional development, leveraging his extensive expertise in teaching, mentoring, and research.
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala is working as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the University of New York Tirana, Albania. He is a senior member of ACM and IEEE. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM). He is also a member of the Risk Management Society (RIMS), and the Project Management Institute (PMI). He has over 20 years of experience teaching programming and database-related courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels in Europe and Africa. He has also worked as a consultant in technology firms in Europe and has experience participating in EU-funded projects. He has supervised several undergraduate senior design projects and graduate theses. He has completed a Doctorate in Information Systems and Technology (United States); holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Applications (India), and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems (Switzerland), and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science (India).
|Philip Eappen - Editor|Dr Philip Eappen is an assistant professor of Healthcare Management and Director of Clinical Services and Transition to Community at the Breton Ability Center.at Cape Breton University, Canada. Before joining Cape Breton University, he taught at the University of Toronto, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and Fanshawe College. He previously worked as a director of health services and chief administrator of healthcare operations at the American University of Nigeria. His fields of research interest include teaching methodology innovations, the use of technology to enhance education, and healthcare informatics. He has authored several books, book chapters and journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing from (institute, country), a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management (institute, country), and a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University, USA.
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