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Neat online virtual keyboard that can be played using your computer keyboard

Here are all the quick, compelling one-session activities you need to incorporate interactive learning and technology into your curriculum. Each activity requires no prep and can be completed in 15-30 minutes. talking books

Microsoft, The multinational corporation that develops, licenses and suports computer materials and software, has a great section for teachers and students. Microsft has created Teacher Guides where it provides free teaching tips and step by step guides for popular teacher tasks. These guides are supposed to help teachers and educators learn and explore better ways to inspire students and integrate technology in class.

"For many students, access to the computer requires the use of some assistive input device such as a switch or a touch screen. Priory Woods has developed a range of motivating programs to help students develop the skills needed to use these devices in a meaningful way. Switch 'videos' are simple slideshows animations set to music which can be operated by switch or touch-screen. They feature sounds and images from popular music and TV shows and can be used with pupils of all ages" the videos have been revamped for additional opportunities for switch use

Wonderful listing of free fun online activities for students with complex learning challenges!

Fun animated activites to increase and practice mouse skills!

Cool videos of future 3D applications

gesture-based computing

Do it yourself instructions on making an inexpensive laptop mounted document holder

How to get text from an .xml file from Bookshare

This is a FABULOUS collection and visual representation of interactive sites categorized for many curricular topics and needs. Great for use on interactive white board. All of the best K-5 online, interactive, educational games and simulations in one place! These activities work great with your SMARTboard or interactive whiteboard for whole group or small group instruction or use in the computer lab or at home for individual learning.

This site provides information into designing accessible games

Fint printable Quick Guides for Inspiration 8. Inspiration software allows students to create webs on the computer screen to organize their thoughts before writing. It is an excellent accommodation for students whose handwriting difficulties limit the benefit of making webs on paper.

"NGAkids Art Zone interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity, these computer-based activities are suitable for all ages. "

This basic keyboarding course provides structured lessons with visuals emphasizing left hand and right hand finger placement, with additional exercises to support two hand use.

This popular free online keyboarding program provides wonderful visual and audio supports for proper finger placement, with fun animated supports to engage and reinforce the student in each well structured lesson.

This keyboard lesson (first of a series) provides visuals and instructions emphasizing left hand and right hand finger placement, with keyboarding exercises that support two hand use.