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.
- 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
Synopsis
Helps improve a teacher's computer skills with classroom-relevant hands-on exercises, provides suggestions for using educational software and the Internet in the classroom, and helps instructors learn ways to adapt the computer and curriculum for learners with special needs.
Designed as primary text for courses in Special Education Technology taught in Special Education departments, and as supplementary text for courses in Educational Technology taught in Educational Technology or Curriculum & Instruction depts.