Classroom Issues

Tips for using computers with students

Try this Netscape Tip! When a webpage is hard to read use ...	Ctrl ] to make the font larger	Ctrl [ to make the font smaller
In March 2000, LD teacher Cindy Aussiecker, with the help of Tammy Barcalow, put together a simple webpage for her junior high LD students to use to research famous people for reports. Mrs. Aussicker wanted her students to be able to just click and jump to the websites instead of having to type in long complicated addresses. This tip not only saves time for LD students, but can save time for any student. (Be sure to see Tammy for help creating and uploading pages.)
When working on the Rock WebQuest, regular education students read the information to inclusion LD students to help them with comprehension. All students took turns controlling the mouse.

Use the following links to learn more about Computer Assisted Teaching

The National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media, and Materials (NCIP) WOW! This is a great site! Check out the library section for many, many resources about technology and special education.	TechLEARNING.com A collection of ideas, tools, and resources for integrating technology into the K-12 school, classroom and curriculum.
The Role of Computer Technology in Teaching Critical Reading The article is from 1994 so the software reviews are out of date but the pedagogy is not out of date.	Guidelines for Computer-Assisted Reading Instruction Article from ERIC Digest.

ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES
This site provides practical ideas for addressing various learning styles in the classroom.

Education Place Learning Styles
Ideas for incorporating kinesthetic, tactile, and auditory activities into the curriculum.

Learning Disability Sites

Learning Disabilities Association of America Includes fact sheets, links and more to non-members.	LD OnLine Use as a resource to learn, to find help, and to exchange ideas. Also provides a place to show-off the artwork and writing of students with learning disabilities.	International Dyslexia Association Find information on assistive technologies, research and legal issues.
LD Resources Includes a very thorough list of LD and related links.	ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Children A large collection of journal abstracts, research, and other resources for educating special needs and gifted students.	Council for Exceptional Children The CEC helps education professionals obtain the resources necessary for teaching exceptional, special needs, and gifted children.
Parent's Guide to Individual Education Planning Includes a step-by-step explanation of what to consider and expect when developing an individual education plan (IEP) for your child.		Hello Friend/Ennis Cosby Foundation Established by Bill Cosby and his wife dedicated to helping to teach about learning differences.

ADD/ADHD Sites

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder Includes fact sheets, information on school discipline, and Attention! magazine archives.	One A.D.D. Place Find information such as articles from professionals in the field and where to get ADD/ADHD related products.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) The primary focus of the site is the needs of adults with ADD, but their services do address children and family issues.	Taming the Triad A site dedicated to taming the triad of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsively.

Use the following links to help make your webpages accessible to all.

All Things Web Compatibility & Accessibility This organization is working "towards the creation of an accessible, truly World-wide Web." It includes many resources and articles including. . . Could Helen Keller Read Your Page? by Terry Sullivan & Krystyn Manning This article includes some "slick" tips for creating more accessible sites - especially in reference to tables.	Information on accessible Web page design Provided by the University of Washington DO-IT program
	Bobby 3.1.1 Type in a web address to find out if the page is accessibility to people with disabilities.