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The inclusive Christmas games for kids below are suitable for individuals who are developing switch timing skills. The games can also be played using a conventional mouse, head pointing systems, touchscreen, spacebar etc. To start the games click on the images below. The switch activated games will open on a new web page. Please wait a few seconds for the games to load. Each 'switch press' is simulating a 'spacebar' which is controlling the game. To setup a 'switch interface' please ensure the switch interface is sending a 'spacebar' click when the switch is pressed.

Matthew Press on switch access and the importance of using motivating materials reminded me of this gem: http://t.co/XxxIpOVX6E #atchat

I developed a series of educational computer software programs that they could operate on their own by simply pressing the spacebar.

Step-by-Step communicators can have a whole string of messages recorded onto them. The messages are spoken in the sequence they are recorded by pressing the switch. The device has 75 seconds of recording time.

A series of very simple computer games that could be handled by toddlers and young children: by just pressing any key whatsoever, something happens on the computer screen.

OWLIE BOO - Educational games for toddlers, babies and young children

Students press the "play" button to listen to digital text. Useful for listening to text-based materials that are too high of a reading level. Useful for listening to instructions and test questions. Use as an editing strategy (listen to my own work giving my ears a chance to pick up the mistakes my eyes didn't catch).

"eyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys that, when pressed, can be used to perform a task that would typically require a mouse or other pointing device. Keyboard shortcuts can make it easier to interact with your computer, saving you time and effort as you work with Windows and other programs."

The A.T.TIPSCAST was mentioned in this list of 50 Educational Podcasts you should check out.

a free web-based tool that enables anyone to author and publish educational materials that use the Universal Design for Learning framework to flexibly respond to the needs of all learners. The link to the press release that explain more about the product and a link to the actual tool is located at: http://www.cast.org/about/news/2013-03-12.html

This is a free site that allows you to build online interactive lessons or modules... really easy and really cool!

Create dynamic, UDL supported learning environments!

"National Center on UDL Director David Rose explains how UDL helps meet the most pressing issues facing educators today. Drawing on brain research and the latest learning sciences, Dr. Rose describes the three UDL principles and what they mean for classroom practice."

10 ed tech podcasts to which to listen.