Special Education Technology Practice 8.4
September/October 2006
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: Using Technology to Support Diverse Learners, AT/IT Glossary, and Hacks for Daily Living.
Executive Digest
Summaries of interesting articles for busy professionals. Articles featured in this issue include:
Jennings, J., & Rentner, D.S. (2006). Ten big effects of the No Child Left Behind Act on Public Schools. Phi Delta Kappan, 88(2), 110-113.
Raskind, M.H., Margalit, M., & Higgins, E.L. (2006). “MY LD:” Children’s voices on the Internet. Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 29(4), 253-268.
Parsons, L.D. (2006). Using video to teach social skills to secondary students with autism. Teaching Exceptional Children, 39(2), 32-38.
Bracey, G.W. (2006). The 16th Bracey Report on the condition of education. Phi Delta Kappan, 88(2), 151-166.
BookWatch
Brief reviews of two new books: Assistive technology: Access for all students and Meaningful learning using technology: What educators need to know and do.
Product Spotlights
BrainPOP en Espanol (Brainpop)
InspireData (Inspiration)
Voices of Assistive Technology Users
Shruti shares a message with the developers of assistive technology, her family and friends about the value of the technology she uses.
Feature Articles
A Review of Freedom Machines
by Mary Male
Assistive Technology and Mild Disabilities
by Dave L. Edyburn
Heath, Wellness, and Technology
A column highlighting technology resources that can be used by teachers, students, and parents to promote health and wellness.
Planner
Conference Calendar
Professional Development
End Notes
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