1. Using computers to teach

2. Tutor- teaching the student Drill and Practice Programs Tutorial Programs-page turners Simulation Programs Problem solving Programs

3. Tutor Advantages of teaching with computers Perseverance Patience Student Motivation Individualized Instruction Provide Remediation Provide Reinforcement

4. Getting software into the classroom Commercial –Single copy –Lab pack –Network version –Site license Shareware Open Source

5. Where to find more information http://www.edresources.com/ CDW (formerly PC, Mac and Micro Warehouse)CDW

6. Special Education Software http://www.mindplay.com/resource.html http://www.laureatelearning.net/professionals602/ http://www.rjcooper.com/ http://www.iser.com/special-needs-software.html Closing the Gap Resource DirectoryResource Directory

7. Software Evaluation Resources http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/special/ http://kathyschrock.net/1computer/page4.htm http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/sw.eval.rubric2.doc Other evaluation tools and rubrics