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

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


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Making Technology Work for Learners with Special Needs 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.

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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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780205407453
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Height: 178 mm
  • No of Pages: 240
  • Sub Title: Practical Skills for Teachers
  • Width: 230 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0205407455
  • Publisher Date: 04 Aug 2004
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Weight: 458 gr


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