ICT and special educational needs a tool for inclusion /
ICT and special educational needs a tool for inclusion / [electronic resource] :
edited by Lani Florian and John Hegarty.
- Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2004.
- xiii, 148 p. : ill.
- Learning and teaching with information and communications .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A reference for teachers interested in the uses of ICT as a tool to promote the inclusion of learners with special educational needs. It considers the role of technology in overcoming barriers of access to the curriculum and offers examinations of ICT as a teaching tool to raise standards for all. "a useful contribution to the field, integrating research and practice to highlight useful case studies, guidelines and resources for effective IT provision. A balanced account of the pros and cons of using IT with pupils with additional educational needs is presented, along with a clear acknowledgement of the important role that teachers need to play if provision is to be effective." BJET Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is indispensable to those who teach learners with special educational needs or who manage provision across the different phases of education in mainstream and special settings. ICT and Special Educational Needs addresses what teachers, classroom assistants and those who manage provision need to know and do to maximise the value of technology as an important component of effective, inclusive education. The book gives the broader context for the use of ICT in special and inclusive settings, and gives a wide range of examples of ICT in use. In particular, the book:Considers the role of technology in overcoming barriers of access to the curriculumIncludes in-depth examinations of the uses of ICT as a teaching tool to promote inclusionFeatures contributions from researchers and practitioners who explore the development of ICT, recent innovations, assessment, and specialist knowledge.ICT and Special Educational Needs will be invaluable to teachers on professional development courses and those preparing to teach learners with special educational needs, as well as experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge and gain new inspiration in this rapidly developing area.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780335225033 (e-book)
Special education.
Computer-assisted instruction.
Mainstreaming in education.
Education.
Teaching of students with special educational needs
Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)
Stationery items
Electronic books.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A reference for teachers interested in the uses of ICT as a tool to promote the inclusion of learners with special educational needs. It considers the role of technology in overcoming barriers of access to the curriculum and offers examinations of ICT as a teaching tool to raise standards for all. "a useful contribution to the field, integrating research and practice to highlight useful case studies, guidelines and resources for effective IT provision. A balanced account of the pros and cons of using IT with pupils with additional educational needs is presented, along with a clear acknowledgement of the important role that teachers need to play if provision is to be effective." BJET Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is indispensable to those who teach learners with special educational needs or who manage provision across the different phases of education in mainstream and special settings. ICT and Special Educational Needs addresses what teachers, classroom assistants and those who manage provision need to know and do to maximise the value of technology as an important component of effective, inclusive education. The book gives the broader context for the use of ICT in special and inclusive settings, and gives a wide range of examples of ICT in use. In particular, the book:Considers the role of technology in overcoming barriers of access to the curriculumIncludes in-depth examinations of the uses of ICT as a teaching tool to promote inclusionFeatures contributions from researchers and practitioners who explore the development of ICT, recent innovations, assessment, and specialist knowledge.ICT and Special Educational Needs will be invaluable to teachers on professional development courses and those preparing to teach learners with special educational needs, as well as experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge and gain new inspiration in this rapidly developing area.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780335225033 (e-book)
Special education.
Computer-assisted instruction.
Mainstreaming in education.
Education.
Teaching of students with special educational needs
Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)
Stationery items
Electronic books.
