Making Technology Work for Learners with Special Needs: Practical Skills for Teachers / Edition 1

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Overview

Beginning with an overview and basic review of technology found in the classroom, this book provides teachers and teacher candidates with the information they need to be effective in the classroom.

  • Hands-on exercises, intended for both in-class work and independent study, keep students up-to-date with current technology.
  • Categorized types of educational software and a comprehensive software checklist help students gain a broader understanding of the various types of technology and their use in the classroom.
  • Examples come from various subject areas and grade levels, including sequenced instruction in designing and making overlays for IntelliKeys ä and Discover ä keyboards.
  • Excellent appendices include charts of special characters for Mac/PC, keyboard alternatives for talking word processors, activities to accompany the computer adaptations chapter, resources, and printouts of accompanying on-line documents.

“The readability and clarity of this text are flawless… I think that this book simultaneously serves as a resource, a tutorial, a reference, and a compilation of relevant and necessary information to which all special educators need exposure.”
Jennie Schaff, George Mason University

“I love the book!!!… The organization is great! The author did a fabulous job in providing all the supporting information as evidenced in the examples, tips for troubleshooting, appendices, and checklists. The book is well-designed and I believe teachers would very much appreciate the developmental approach. ”
Rita Mulholland, California State University - Chico

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780205407453
  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication date: 6/9/2004
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 240
  • Product dimensions: 7.20 (w) x 8.84 (h) x 0.49 (d)

Table of Contents

Preface.

I. BUILDING YOUR SKILLS.

1. Introduction.

2. Word Processing.

Are You Typing or Typesetting.

Exploring Your Word Processing Software.

Practicing New Skills.

More Word Processing Features.

Using Help.

Producing and Using Symbols and Special Characters.

Using Your Skills.

What's Next?

Key Terms.

3. Graphics.

A Little Background.

Experimenting with Clip Art.

Learning about Drawing Objects.

What's Next?

Key Terms.

4. Spreadsheets.

Exploring a Blank Spreadsheet.

Making a Simple Spreadsheet.

Creating a Gradebook.

Calculating Averages for Each Test.

Calculating the Overall Percentage for Each Student.

Exploring Chart Options.

Format the Final Appearance of the Spreadsheet.

What's Next?

Key Terms.

5. Databases.

Exploring a Database.

Making Reports.

Creating a Database.

What's Next?

Key Terms.

6. Presentation Software.

Exploring a PowerPoint Presentation.

Creating a PowerPoint Presentation.

What's Next?

Key Terms.

II. THE COMPUTER IN THE CLASSROOM.

7. Educational Software.

How to Use Software in the Classroom.

Reviewing Software: Educational and Technical Criteria.

How to Approach a New and Unfamiliar Program.

Software Activities.

What's Next?

Key Terms.

8. Internet.

Web Accessibility.

Searching and Using Web Materials.

How Can You Use the Internet?

Structuring the Work Environment.

What's Next?

Key Terms.

III. MAKING ADAPTATIONS.

9, Making Adaptations with Hardware and Software.

Simple Solutions.

Software Solutions.

Specialized Alternative Devices.

A Functional Assessment.

Study Questions.

Key Terms.

10. Customizing Curriculum Content.

What It's All About.

Designing the Overlay.

11. How To Do It: Using IntelliTools OverlayMaker.

Simple Talking Activities.

Simple Writing Activities.

What's Next?

Tips and Troubleshooting.

12. How To Do It: Using Discover Create.

Simple Talking Activities.

Simple Writing Activities.

What's Next?

Tips and Troubleshooting.

13. IntelliPics Studio.

Exploring Activities.

Exploring Modes.

Making an Activity from a Template.

Making a Non-Linear Activity.

Create an IntelliMation.

Learning About IntelliQuizzes.

Providing Alternative Access.

What's Next?

APPENDICES.

Appendix A. Special Character Codes for Macintosh and Windows.

Appendix B. Activities to Accompany Chapter 9.

Appendix C. Keyboard Shortcuts for IntelliTalk II and Write:Outloud.

Appendix D. Resources.

Glossary.

Index.

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