The Use of ICT in Special Education: Special Education Teachers’ Perceptions

The purpose of this study was to investigate the views of special education teachers on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the education of children with special needs and disabilities, as well as the factors that have a decisive impact. The results of the study showed that, in general, the attitudes of special education teachers towards ICT are positive, as they consider it a useful tool for conducting the educational process. Gender, marital status, and work experience position do not appear to be directly related to teachers’ views. Work experience and training, however, seem to be related to changing attitudes towards ICT. Additionally, results suggested that teachers consider the positive impact that ICT has on students’ outcomes as well as on the inclusion of people with disabilities. However, there are factors that act repressively on the use of ICT and are mainly found in the support provided by the state.