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Palmer, Randall – T.H.E. Journal, 2013
The iPad takeover of public education is not just confined to the mainstream classroom: Special needs educators, too, are finding that iPads can be a vital tool to support independence. What sets the iPad apart from other devices is the simple and visually robust user interface that can be used by almost everyone. It is also a highly customizable…
Descriptors: Special Education, Computer Software Reviews, Handheld Devices, Assistive Technology
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Murchland, Sonya; Kernot, Jocelyn; Parkyn, Helen – Assistive Technology, 2011
This study explored the levels of satisfaction children 8-18 years experienced with assistive technology items used to assist them in their schoolwork. Modified from the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction (QUEST 2.0), the QUEST 2.1: Children's Version was developed to enable scoring by children with or without parent assistance. The QUEST 2.1:…
Descriptors: Physical Disabilities, Urban Areas, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology
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Sahin, Yasar Guneri; Cimen, Fatih Mehmet – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2011
This paper presents a tool named "Interactive Attention Board" (IAB) and an associated software named "Interactive Attention Boards Software" (IABS) for individuals with Mental Retardation and Autism. The proposed system is based on several theories such as perception and learning theories, and it is intended to improve hand-eye coordination and…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Reaction Time, Mental Retardation, Autism
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Sapp, Wendy – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2009
The Universal eLearner is an online integrated learning module, under development, that incorporates accessible technology, universal design for learning, and best practices for online education. The American Foundation for the Blind and Bridge Multimedia have just completed a three-year grant through the National Institute on Disability and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Learning Modules, Educational Media, Courseware
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Kiboss, Joel Kipkemboi – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
Achievement in mathematics is an issue of great concern not only to students and parents but also to employers and researchers in Kenya. This is because the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has continuously reported dismal results in this area, and especially in geometry. Also, KNEC indicates that it presents difficulties to both the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Electronic Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction