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Language: English
Published by International Society for Technology in Education, 2018
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- Title
- The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome for All!
- Author
- Bugaj, Christopher
- Publisher
- International Society for Technology in Education
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1564846881
- ISBN 13
- 9781564846884
This playful yet professional book is designed to help educators select, acquire and implement technology to help all students, but especially those with special needs.
School districts often struggle to develop consistent practices for meeting the needs of special education students. With this book, you’ll learn how embracing student-centered approaches like project-based learning and growth mindset works to support students with disabilities. You’ll get guidance on how to plan and execute educational experiences using technology centered around the needs of students with disabilities. And you’ll learn how to effectively and consistently consider and select technological supports based on the specific needs of an individual student with a disability.
This book:
The New Assistive Tech is a catalyst for breaking down walls between special education and general education, and will help all educators realize they have tech knowledge (and can build upon that knowledge) that can be used to support students with disabilities.
Audience: K-12 educators
School districts often struggle to develop consistent practices for meeting the needs of special education students. With this book, you’ll learn how embracing student-centered approaches like project-based learning and growth mindset works to support students with disabilities. You’ll get guidance on how to plan and execute educational experiences using technology centered around the needs of students with disabilities. And you’ll learn how to effectively and consistently consider and select technological supports based on the specific needs of an individual student with a disability.
This book:
- Details how an educational team can request assistance to determine technology needs.
- Explains how to conduct and document assessments to help an educational team make informed decisions about technology needs.
- Describes a proactive approach to professional development for individuals and for those who train others on the use of technology.
- Assists individuals or teams in creating an action plan for developing a culture of inclusion.
- Interweaves stories, songs and other exciting features to make learning fun!
The New Assistive Tech is a catalyst for breaking down walls between special education and general education, and will help all educators realize they have tech knowledge (and can build upon that knowledge) that can be used to support students with disabilities.
Audience: K-12 educators
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About the Author
Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, Virginia, and co‐author of The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools (ISTE). He hosts the award-winning podcast A.T.TIPSCAST; has presented over 200 sessions at local, national and international events; and has designed and instructed online courses on assistive technology.
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