The role of information and communication technologies in the development of children with special needs: perceptions and challenges of social educators in a school context

Key Points

• The central aim is to understand how information and communication technologies (ICT) influence the development of children with special needs and the challenges educators face.
• Qualitative interviews with social educators in a school setting
• Analysis of educators' perceptions regarding the use of ICT
• Identification of challenges in implementing technology
• Educators recognize the potential of ICT in enhancing learning for children with special needs
• Challenges include limited resources, training, and support for effective technology integration
• Perceptions vary significantly among educators based on experience and available resources