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Process-Driven Math: An Auditory Method of Mathematics Instruction and Assessment for Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
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Gulley, Ann P.; Smith, Luke A.; Price, Jordan A.; Prickett, Logan C.; Ragland, Matthew F. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2017
Process-Driven Math is a fully audio method of mathematics instruction and assessment that was created at Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, to meet the needs of one particular student, Logan. He was blind, mobility impaired, and he could not speak above a whisper. Logan was not able to use traditional low vision tools like braille and…
Descriptors: Blindness, Visual Impairments, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods
Promoting Participation in Schoolwork: Assistive Technology Use by Children with Physical Disabilities
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Murchland, Sonya; Parkyn, Helen – Assistive Technology, 2011
Assistive technology items are frequently prescribed to assist children with physical disabilities to minimise the barriers they experience in undertaking schoolwork. A range of items are recommended from computers to access systems and specialised software. However, it is not known what the range of items that children with physical disabilities…
Descriptors: Physical Disabilities, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology
The Use of Repeated Reading with Computer Modeling to Promote Reading Fluency with Students Who Have Physical Disabilities
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Coleman, Mari Beth; Heller, Kathryn Wolff – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2010
The ability to read fluently is a critical skill that allows the reader to concentrate on the meaning of the text. It also can contribute to a successful reading experience. However, students with physical disabilities may have difficulty reading fluently due to any number of functional, psychosocial, or environmental factors that can accompany a…
Descriptors: Accuracy, Physical Disabilities, Feedback (Response), Reading Fluency
Addressing Orthopedic Handicaps in the Science Classroom.
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Stefanich, Greg P.; And Others – 1985
This paper examines various topics and issues related to the teaching of science to orthopedically handicapped students. It includes: (1) brief descriptions of programs and materials for orthopedically handicapped students in elementary ("Elementary Science Study" and "Science A Process Approach II"), middle ("Science…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Comparison of Two Microcomputer-Assisteds Method of Teaching Word Decoding and Encoding to Non-Vocal, Non-Writing and Learning Disabled Students.
Berninger, Virginia Wise – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986
Describes two microcomputer-assisted adaptations of traditional methods of teaching word recognition (alphabet-spelling method) and phonics (sound-symbol method) which are designed for use with students who have severe physical and communication handicaps, language disabilities, or fine motor problems. A clinical protocol is outlined for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Ideas for Integrating the Microcomputer with Special Education.
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Pollard, Jim, Ed. – 1987
This publication contains six presentations on using microcomputers in special education, submitted by special education teachers at informal information sharing sessions. The first is a lesson plan involving pre-computer activities that prepare preschool developmentally delayed children for using a computer keyboard. Finger isolation and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases