Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms 7th Edition Rena B. Lewis and Donald Doorlag Pearson Education, Inc. 1 Unit 4 – Chapter 8 TEACHING WITH CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGIES

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms 7th Edition Rena B. Lewis and Donald Doorlag Pearson Education, Inc. 2 Types of Technology  Instructional technology: any device with the capacity to support the teaching-learning process  Technology tools: hardware devices and/or software programs that help students accomplish educational tasks  Assistive technology: devices specifically designed to aid individuals with disabilities

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms 7th Edition Rena B. Lewis and Donald Doorlag Pearson Education, Inc. 3 Types of Educational Software  Tutorial  Drill and practice  Simulation programs  Problem solving programs  Discovery programs  Educational games

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms 7th Edition Rena B. Lewis and Donald Doorlag Pearson Education, Inc. 4 How to Choose Software  Teachers should try a program before buying.  Software should be evaluated with a particular group of learners in mind.  Consider program’s content and mode of instruction.  Should make use of computer’s capabilities.  Consider demands it would place on students.  Instructional procedures used must be sound.  Software should have motivational value.  Program should be flexible and have clear and complete documentation.

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms 7th Edition Rena B. Lewis and Donald Doorlag Pearson Education, Inc. 5 Assistive Technologies  Most students with special needs can benefit from software for average learners.  Alternatives to the computer keyboard and monitor allow access to students who have difficulty reading text on the screen or typing.  Assistive technologies are available for students with physical impairments.  Communication aids assist students with speaking difficulties.  Assistive technologies are available for students with visual and hearing impairments.

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms 7th Edition Rena B. Lewis and Donald Doorlag Pearson Education, Inc. 6 Strategies for Classroom Computer Use  Software programs can be used to enhance instructional units designed around standards.  Use software and internet to enrich instruction.  Use computer drills to expand practice opportunities.  Make free time with the computer a reward.  Encourage students to use software tools for assignments.  Promote cooperative learning by forming computer work groups.