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Build an Assistive Technology Toolkit
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Ahrens, Kelly – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2011
Assistive technology (AT) by its very nature consists of a variety of personal and customized tools for multiple learning styles and physical challenges. The author not only encourages students, parents, and educators to advocate for AT services, she also wants them to go a step further and build their own AT toolkits that can instill independence…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Special Needs Students
Introducing Dynamic HTML.
Bull, Glen; Bull, Gina; Lewis, Dave – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Discusses the development of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and describes an extension to it called Dynamic HTML (DHTML) which allows designers to create interactive World Wide Web pages within HTML itself. Topics include formatting, creating interactive quizzes, using labels to provide feedback, and support for DHTML in Web editors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Editing, Hypermedia, Interaction, Material Development
FOCUS: Five Rules for Writing a Great WebQuest.
Dodge, Bernie – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2001
Describes WebQuests as inquiry-oriented activities in which most information is found on the World Wide Web and is designed to engage higher-level thinking skills. Offers suggestions on how to design good WebQuests that will offer quality materials, emphasizing the importance of finding good Web sites to base them on. (LRW)
Descriptors: Inquiry, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Material Development
Using HyperStudio on the Internet: Chef Fred's Favorite Recipes.
D'Ignazio, Fred – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Teachers who want to show their students how to use multimedia in their projects should consider using HyperStudio. Four sites listed show HyperStudio's capabilities. Discussion includes publishing HyperStudio stacks on the Internet. Sites for more information are also listed. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Electronic Publishing
Authoring Programs--Helping Teachers Build Successful Lesson Plans.
Traynor, Patrick – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
Discusses teachers' use of authoring programs to design their own computer-assisted instructional materials that may include text, graphics, video, and sound. The Instructional Theory Into Practice Model is described that includes five components: anticipatory set, instruction, guided practice, closure, and independent practice. (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Lesson Plans, Material Development
Outlining, Diagramming, & Storyboarding: Or How To Create Great Educational Web Sites.
Bailey, Gerald D.; Blythe, Marie – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Outlines two critical assumptions made about the creation of an educational Web site and then describes the three essential steps needed to create one: outlining, diagramming, and storyboarding. Suggests questions to consider for evaluating the site. Five figures provide illustrations. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Educational Development, Educational Technology
Literature on the Web.
Deal, Nancy – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2003
A teacher in the English education program at Buffalo State College describes her development of Web-based literature guides for preservice teachers to use in preparation and student teaching and for secondary-level English/language arts teachers to use in their classrooms. Discusses assembling materials for the web guide; an overview of site…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Resources, English Instruction, Higher Education