Technology in the Inclusive Environment
August 3
"It's kind of fun to
do the impossible."
-- Walt Disney
In the News
Understanding Learning Disabilities: http://www.districtadministration.com/page.cfm?p=1205
This article provides an overview of learning disabilities, the IDEA definition
of learning disabilities, information on useful classroom
interventions for students with learning disabilities, and information on how
districts can put research findings on effectively teaching students with learning
disabilities into practice.
Informational Sites
Assistive Technology: http://www.studyplans.com/AssistiveTechnology.htm
Edutopia: http://edutopia.org
PaperTigers.org: http://www.papertigers.org
Technology How-To: SMART Boards: http://www.needleworkspictures.com/mrneedleman/howto/smart_boards.html
Sticky Keys: When a shortcut requires a key combination, the
StickyKeys feature lets you press a modifier key, such as Shift, Ctrl, Alt,
or the Windows Logo key, and have it remain active until another key is pressed.
To activate StickyKeys
1. Press the Shift key five times. A dialog box opens with instructions on how
to set up the StickyKeys feature.
2. If you click OK, an icon (a group of squares) appears in the notification
area.
To turn off StickyKeys, press the Shift key five times.
Classroom Management of AT
1. Teachers use technology when it enhances the things
they already do. If it adds an extra burden or takes additional time to use
or to learn, they are less likely to use it.
2. One important strategy for integration of any technology
into classrooms is to help teachers develop specific procedures for including
the technology into everyday routines.
3. Classroom management strategies, as described curriculum
and instruction research can be applied to the integration of both instructional
and assistive technology, but teachers need examples and instruction on how
to do that.
This site began in March 1998 and was created by Janet Luch.
It was last updated on
August 3, 2006
Email to studyplans@yahoo.com.