Special Education Technology Practice 4.2
March/April 2002
The contents of the current issue of Special Education Technology Practice:
New & Noteworthy
Announcements of important developments in assistive and instructional technology.
Screens
New software products and interesting web sites.
Executive Digest
Summaries of interesting articles for busy professionals. Articles featured in this issue include:
Guskey, T.R. (2002). Does it make a difference? Evaluating professional development. Educational Leadership, 59(6), 45-51.
Wood, C. (2002). Changing the pace of school: Slowing down the day to improve the quality of learning. Phi Delta Kappan, 83(7), 545-550.
Porte, L.K. (2001). Cut and paste 101: New strategies for note taking and review. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34(2), 14-20.
BookWatch
Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, Volume 15, by M. Mastropieri & T. Scruggs (Editors).
How to create a professional electronic portfolio: A guide for the preservice and beginning teacher by M.L. Dice, & B.L. Goldenhersh.
Product Spotlights
Laureate Learning Sterling Editions
Al Morale's Game Show Presenter
Bookshare.org
Cover Feature
Models, theories, and frameworks: Contribution to understanding special education technology
by Dave L. Edyburn
Feature Articles
It’s your choice: Four procedural models for considering assistive technology
by Emily H. Watts & Mary O’Brian
An integrated thematic unit with The Very Hungary Caterpillar
by Cindy L. Anderson, Penny Warner, & Kevin M. Anderson
On-screen math manipulatives: Virtual access for students unable to handle traditional manipulatives
by Gena W. Riley & Lawrence A. Beard
E-Z multimedia for the classroom
by Daniel Herlihy
Planner
Professional Development Opportunities
End Notes
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