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The Effective Use of Virtual Environments in the Education and Rehabilitation of Students with Intellectual Disabilities.
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Standen, P. J.; Brown, D. J.; Cromby, J. J. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2001
Reviews the use of one type of computer software, virtual environments, for its potential in the education and rehabilitation of people with intellectual disabilities. Topics include virtual environments in special education; transfer of learning; adult learning; the role of the tutor; and future directions, including availability, accessibility,…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Learning, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware
Language Intervention: Computer Training for Young Children with Special Needs.
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Schery, Teris; O'Connor, Lisa – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1997
Reviews three studies exploring the effectiveness of computers and parent volunteers for remedial language skills training in young children with Down's syndrome and severe language, learning, and behavioral disabilities. The results suggest that computer-based intervention is useful. Discusses educational considerations for planning and includes…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Disabilities