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Download full textNorth Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1989
This document lists equipment and equipment-like supplies used in classrooms in nine vocational education programs in North Carolina. It was prepared to help local educational agencies assess the adequacy of their vocational education equipment; identify and plan for equipment purchases to meet the minimum requirements; and determine the…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Educational Equipment, Educational Resources, Equipment Evaluation
Cunningham, Lela; Kelly, Ruth M. – 1997
This handout addresses the definition of assistive technology, how to assess assistive technology needs, and practical and ethical issues surrounding assistive technology. A functional assessment is urged to consider the following issues: (1) the special needs of the student; (2) the student's current abilities; (3) materials and equipment…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities
Fox, Helen; Abrams, Linda, Ed. – 1989
This document, intended to provide Peace Corps volunteers with practical skills and underlying theory, includes 8 chapters, a 35-item bibliography, an index, and a user reaction form. Chapter 1 describes nonformal education (NFE) through an example from Togo. Chapter 2 provides three case studies of NFE in action: (1) finding space to make school…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Appropriate Technology, Community Education
Carlson, Brenda; Samels, Karen – 1997
This guidebook is designed to provide information on technology to teachers and service providers who work with children with special needs. It may also be helpful for parents and caregivers of young children. Topics include: (1) the definition of assistive technology; (2) the philosophy of using technology with young children and a rationale that…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Computer Assisted Instruction
Gayeski, Diane – 2002
This book, which is written by a training consultant, is intended to help organizations determine whether specific readily available mobile technologies make sense for their particular learning and performance needs. Chapter 1 discusses the mobile revolution in learning and performance, with special attention to the new work and learning…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Case Studies, Check Lists, Computers
Gooler, Dennis D.; Roth, Gene L. – 1990
This resource book is one of a series of three information resources containing ideas about instructional technology applications and how certain technology applications may have particular relevance to vocational education. It contains descriptions of some instructional technology systems applications that are currently in use. The cases focus…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Media
Wicklein, Robert C., Ed. – 2001
These eleven papers focus on the need for technology education (TE) to address technological problem solving from a more holistic and appropriate level--less high tech, more thoughtful, and using available resources. "Philosophical Rationale for Appropriate Technology (AT)" (Robert C. Wicklein, Charles J. Kachmar) discusses concerns and…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Cultural Differences
