instruction, literacy & inclusion
The Evolution of Technology in Speech Language Pathology & Related Professions
The evolution of technology is daunting and exciting - fright- ening and empowering. In many ways, technology is what we allow it to be, and we can either embrace or reject its’ advance- ment within our lives. During my 20 years as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) I’ve born witness to an awe-inspiring techno- logical transformation. Various forms of technology have been integrated into my daily work in ways I never would have imag- ined when I graduated with my Master’s degree from Wash- ington State University in 2000. I have made the conscious decision to embrace the advance- ment of technology and stay current with its’ ever-changing landscape. Perhaps inspired by my grandpa, a 95-year-old who is active on Facebook and takes his iPad with him to doctor’s appointments, I realize it will do me no good to reject using technological tools and opportunities available to me within my practice, as well as my home life. To provide our younger readers with a little perspective, when I first began working, email was available, but hardly used to the extent that it is today. In fact, I recall that in its’ earliest stages (while I was pursuing my undergraduate degree) email was extremely cumbersome and could only be accessed at
KERI JONES is the creator of the Speech Sounds Visualized App and a Speech Language Patholo- gist at Pullman Regional Hospital, Summit Therapy & Health Services in Pullman, Washington. She received her B.A. in Speech & Hearing Sciences from Washington State University in 1998, and her M.A. in Speech & Hearing Sciences from Washington State University in 2000. Keri’s experience includes providing diagnostic and therapy services in the field of speech language pathology in the medical setting for 20 years. Through her hospital employment, she has also held contracts for rural schools, an early intervention program, a home health program, and a skilled nursing facility. She is well versed in working with people of all ages for speech, language, voice, accent modification, cognitive, and swal - lowing concerns. Keri also had the pleasure of teaching the Introduction to Speech & Hearing Sciences course at Washington State University for the past five years.
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