Managing and Integrating Technology into the Special Education Classroom (Grades K-12)

Do you have computers in your classroom that are not being used to their full potential? This course will focus on the management and integration issues teachers are struggling with such as: scheduling students for computer time, how to train students to use software, writing lessons that integrate technology, managing a technological classroom, finding excellent software and websites, and getting the most out of the one-computer classroom. This course will focus on the using technology in the special education classroom, specifically addressing assistive technology. "I felt the content and resources were excellent. I added links to my favorites and sent links to my friends." - Lynda Owens      Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course Training Students to Use Software An Introduction to Software for Special Education Students How to Evaluate Software Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) Test #1 Unit Two Assistive Technology Resources for Special Needs Students Test #2 Unit Three Options for the one computer classroom Test #3

Unit Four Classroom management of the technological classroom Scheduling the one-computer classroom Test #4 Unit Five Introduction to the Internet Using bookmarks Excellent Websites Test #5 Unit Six Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Written Assignment: Write an integrated technology lesson plan and rubric for a special education classroom