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Computers in Special Education

Computers in Special Education. Chapter 12. Objectives. Describe computer hardware for special education Discuss software to use in the special education classroom. Students with Special Needs.

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Computers in Special Education

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  1. Computers in Special Education Chapter 12

  2. Objectives • Describe computer hardware for special education • Discuss software to use in the special education classroom

  3. Students with Special Needs • Are students who have physical disabilities or sensory impairment, behavior and/or learning problems, or • Are students who are gifted or have special talents

  4. Ways Students with Special Needs Can Benefit From Computer Use • Students can control their learning environment • Increased opportunities for personal expression • Opportunity for individualized instruction

  5. Hardware Modifications • Change physical layout of equipment • Use alternative input devices • Use Windows Accessibility Options

  6. Discover Switch

  7. Intellikey

  8. Quicktionary Reading Pen

  9. AlphaSmart 3000

  10. Software for Special Education • Start-to-Finish Books

  11. Language Arts Software that Works Well for Students with Special Needs • My Reading Coach • Blue’s ABC Time • Simon Sounds it Out • Tiger’s Tail • Words Around Me • Word Processing • Co:Writer 4000

  12. Co:Writer 4000

  13. Access to Math Number Concepts 1 with Oshi the Otter Quarter Mile Talking Walls Human Body Inspiration Block in Motion Visual Voice Tools Virtual Lab Series Earth Quest Other Software that Works Well for Students with Special Needs

  14. Inspiration

  15. New Technologies • Virtual Reality • Robotics

  16. Lesson Plans • See your textbook for technology related lesson plans that work well for students with special needs

  17. Software and hardware are available to enhance learning environments for students with special needs. In ConclusionComputers in Special Education

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