Technology for Exceptional Learners: Choosing Instructional Tools to Meet Students' Needs
Note: Each chapter concludes with a Summary. I. Background Knowledge 1. Principles for Using Technology with Exceptional Learners Technology in Today's Classroom An Overview of Exceptionalities Technology Tools for Students with Disabilities Four Core Principles: A Way of Thinking About Technology Use 2. Selecting Technology for the Classroom Making Choices About Technology: A Framework Web-Based Learning Environments Selecting Assistive and Adaptive Technologies Location and Number of Computers Collaborating with Specialists II. The Students 3. Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities The Basics of Learning Disabilities Instructional Techniques Advantages of Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities Technology in Content Area Learning for Students with Exceptionalities 4. Technology for Students with Developmental Delays What Are Developmental Delays? Educational, Social, and Life-Skills Needs of Students with Developmental Delays Technology Applications for Students with Developmental Delays Selecting Developmentally Appropriate Materials 5. Technology for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders What Are Emotional and Behavioral Disorders? Types of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Issues of Identification and Treatment Teaching Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Academic and Social Problems: A Vicious Cycle Technology Applications for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Using Technology to Assess Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 6. Technology for Students with Communication Disorders What Are Communication Disorders? Meeting Needs of Students with Communication Disorders Technology Applications for Students with Communication Disorders Different Technologies for Different Students 7. Technology for Students with Hearing Disabilities What Are Hearing Disabilities? Meeting the Needs of Students with Hearing Disabilities Technology Applications for Students with Hearing Disabilities 8. Technology for Students with Visual Impairments What Are Visual Impairments? Adapting Instruction for Students with Visual Impairments Technology Applications for Students with Visual Impairments 9. Technology for Students with Physical Disabilities What Are Physical Disabilities? Instructional Adaptations for Students with Physical Impairments Adaptive and Assistive Technology 10. Technology for Students with Other Disabilities Autism and Related Conditions Deaf-Blind Impairment Multiple Disabilities 11. Technology for Students Who Are Gifted and Talented Defining the Gifted and Talented Student Educational Approaches for Gifted and Talented Students Gifted Education and Technology 12. Technology in Early Childhood Special Education What Is Early Childhood Special Education? The Educational Program in ECSE Technology in ECSE Classrooms (Interchapter Material) Choosing Technology by Content Area Reading Writing Mathematics Keyboarding Logical Thinking Social Studies Science Social and Life Skills Communication III. Tools for Educators 13. Technology for Managing and Communicating Student Information Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Communicating with Parents and Students Schoolwide Networks 14. Principles and Professionalism A Return to the Principles Keeping Up with the Pace of Change Universal Design and the Issue of Fairness