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The purpose of the NJC is to promote research, demonstration, and educational efforts, including both inservice and preservice, directed to helping persons with severe disabilities communicate effectively.

Read It Once Again literary preschool curriculums are created especially for preschool children with language delays or disorders, developmental delays, or forms of autism. This preschool curriculum is equally effective in regular preschool settings. Typ

"When used intentionally and appropriately, technology and interactive media are effective tools to support learning and development. Intentional use requires early childhood teachers and administrators to have information and resources regarding the nature of these tools and the implications of their use with children. Limitations on the use of technology and media are important. Special considerations must be given to the use of technology with infants and toddlers. Attention to digital citizenship and equitable access is essential. Ongoing research and professional development are needed."

A free Web 2.0 site, Big Huge Labs contains numerous tools for creating cool effects with images. It's easy-to-use steps help students create projects in just a few minutes.

"I'm always looking for ways of presenting information to my students in more effective ways. I've recently discovered an explosion in a new way of representing data and information on the WWW called infographics. Obviously, they didn't just start popping up this year, but they seem to be everywhere at the moment. They offer great possibilities in Education across many curriculum areas."

Motivate students to participate Improve message comprehension Introduce technology in a fun way Utilize Voki as an effective language tool

The enhanced e-book was less effective than the print and basic e-book in supporting the benefits of co-reading because it prompted more non-content related interactions. When adults prompt children with questions pertaining to the text, label objects, and encourage them to discuss the book contents in terms of their own experiences and curiosities, this elicits increased verbalization by the child and can lead to improved vocabulary and overall language development.

Linda Burkhart does a wonderful job simplifying the use of technology which can make technology for students very powerful.

Offered by the National Center on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the UDL Series provides web-based rich media presentations and resources to increase understanding of the UDL framework, enhance utilization of UDL tools, processes, and resources, support effective UDL implementation, and inform UDL advocates, families, and communities about professional development and policy initiatives.

specializes in finding unique and creative & effective ways to use technology in the classroom. Tammy offers some fabulous free resources and ideas here at her NEW website

""Toolbelt Theory" is based around the idea that as humans we are tool users, and that we choose tools most effectively when that choice begins with the Task at hand, and then considers theEnvironment in which that task must be performed, the Skill set of the individual (the tool chooser), and the Tools which are available (Thus the acronyn TEST)  --Ira Socol "

The National Urban Technology Center (Urban Tech), a not-for-profit educational corporation, transforms lives through the power of technology by giving youth the capacity for positive behavior and academic success. Urban Tech achieves its mission by teaching students essential life skills, and by training and coaching parents and educators to support social and emotional learning. Urban Tech's flagship programs, The Youth Leadership Academy® (YLA) and SeedTech®, are delivered online to enhance the ability of schools and after-school programs to reach and effectively teach all students.

The LCPS Assistive Technology team has created adapted play guides for some of our switch-operated toys that we provide to our students. These toys are often used to teach students about cause and effect, but as this sample activity guide shows, there are many other uses for concept development and social interaction.

Wonder why Zombies, Zombie Apocalypse, and Zombie Preparedness continue to live or walk dead on a CDC web site? As it turns out what first began as a tongue in cheek campaign to engage new audiences with preparedness messages has proven to be a very effective platform. We continue to reach and engage a wide variety of audiences on all hazards preparedness via Zombie Preparedness; and as our own director, Dr. Ali Khan, notes, "If you are generally well equipped to deal with a zombie apocalypse you will be prepared for a hurricane, pandemic, earthquake, or terrorist attack." So please log on, get a kit, make a plan, and be prepared!

Now known as Active Learn Games http://blog.activelearngames.co.uk/ switch skills, mouse skills, cause & effect, turn-taking. good for interactive white board, too

RTINetwork.org guides educators and families in the effective implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) as a means to improve educational outcomes for all students.