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Lock, Robin H.; Carlson, Dawn M. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article describes how a group of elementary teachers set out to master their instructional software to turn the collection into an effective aid for enabling the success of students with and without disabilities. It discusses planning for systematic intervention and positive outcomes through the use of computer programs. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities

TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
This review of computers and gifted students offers principles of good programming for gifted and talented students; identifies three levels of computer literacy; and urges the use of computers to support program goals such as accommodating individual learning styles and preferences, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology

Symington, Lois; Stanger, Carol – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article describes how the East Tennessee Technology Access Center is coordinating the use of new computer math programs designed for elementary children with and without disabilities. The use of the computer software to develop math skills, improve literacy, and increase the independence of students with disabilities is discussed. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities
Cavanaugh, Terence – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
This article explains the three components of eBooks: an eBook file, software to read the eBook, and a hardware device to read it on. The use of eBooks for students with special needs, the advantages of eBooks, built in accommodations, and creating accommodations are discussed. EBook resources are included. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities
Kimball, Jonathan W.; Kinney, Elisabeth M.; Taylor, Bridget A.; Stromer, Robert – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article discusses using individualized multimedia activity schedules as a technology-based instruction for young children with autism. The schedules serve as cues that can help students prepare for transitioning to between school activities. The benefits of using Microsoft PowerPoint in the classroom are described, along with implementation…
Descriptors: Autism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education

Wissick, Cheryl A.; Gardner, J. Emmett – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article presents instructional factors that teachers should consider when selecting multimedia materials appropriate for students with learning disabilities. Specific programs and Web sites that use design features effectively are discussed, and problematic features in multimedia software packages are described, along with strategies that…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education

Castellani, John; Jeffs, Tara – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2001
This article discusses teaching strategies for reading and writing using computer software and Internet-based electronic materials for students with disabilities. Different types of educational software are described, along with prereading strategies, reading activities, and postreading activities. A list of literacy links on the World Wide Web is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities

Keyes, Glenda K. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1994
The Time on Computer program rewards students with emotional disabilities in grades 4-5 by allowing them to use the classroom computer and printer contingent on appropriate behavior. The program was merged with a classroom "Ladder System" which encourages self-management via privileges and restrictions. The program effects behavior improvement…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Contingency Management

Webb, Barbara J. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article describes how to organize site-based assistive technology packages, determine students' assistive technology needs, and obtain and use the appropriate technology. An assistive technology package worksheet sample and a student worksheet sample are included, along with a list of assistive technology resources on the Web. (Contains…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities
Williams, Sarah C. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
A case study is described that examines the experience of a seventh-grader with learning disabilities in written expression and his use of word prediction and speech feedback software during journal writing. Results indicate instruction and instructional feedback play a critical role in student success, regardless of the availability of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Cawley, John F.; Foley, Teresa E.; Doan, Thuong – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article describes teaching mathematics to students with disabilities using "My Math," a three-component software program consisting of "shells" into which students or teachers insert content. The three components include computation problems, arithmetic word problems, and arithmetic story problems. The content of the program is discussed,…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities

Lau, Cynthia – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article shows how even preschool children with significant physical disabilities can use the computer independently to learn social skills if given the correct positioning, appropriate computer peripherals and software, grouping, and instructional strategies. A continuum of computer peripheral adaptation is provided, along with a list of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies

Schetz, Katherine F.; Dettmar, Elizabeth – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article describes Technology Option for At-Risk Readers (TOARR), a program that uses technology to help students with reading difficulties. The program uses specialized reading software plus a host of motivating reading activities to encourage reading. Steps in developing the TOARR needs assessment and implementing the program are discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education

Guptill, Angela M. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article discusses the benefits and outcomes of using Internet-based instruction to improve the performance of students with disabilities by developing Internet-based lessons and assessments that target the growth of higher-order thinking skills required on many state assessments. Internet resources for educators are listed. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities

Hutinger, Patricia L.; Clark, Letha – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article describes the development of TEChPLACEs, a collaborative Web site developed by an inclusive kindergarten class and a university development team, to test the feasibility of incorporating communication technologies into the early childhood curriculum. Contents of the Web site and the benefits to students, teachers, and families are…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design
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