The AAC-RERC is a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center that functions as a collaborative research group dedicated to the development of effective AAC technology.
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. TechKnowledgy 09
Some teachers are experimenting with the popular microblogging tool as an effective way of distributing assignments and engaging students in content and collaborative lessons. (Education Week)
Large variety of webinars (only available 6 months after original live streaming date). Topics currently include discipline, online learning, social media initiatives, school climate, flipped classrooms, rti and data driven strategies, print to digital transition, enhancing teacher effectiveness, etc.
Internet for Classrooms - Helping Teachers Use the Internet Effectively website has links to academic resources, instructional supports, software tutorials, and other classroom technology resources.
I4C OVERVIEW
Whether you are a newcomer or an old pro, it's easy to get "lost" in everything I4C has to offer. We have subject help by grade level on almost all school topics. Don't forget to click and explore when you are looking for teacher resources. Here are a few main topics to get you started.
Early Childhood
Elementary Math
Elementary Language Arts
Elementary Science
Elementary Social Studies
Middle/High School Language Arts
Middle/High School Math
Middle/High School Science
Middle/High School Social Studies/History
Middle/High School Foreign Languages
SkillBuilders provide online interactives per subject and grade.
Tech Tutorials provide online support as well as printables.
Assessment Assistance offers online and printable tests.
"The TA Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports has been established by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary practices.
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Inform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs. We have resources on everything you need to know about teaching special needs students effectively. You'll find information for teaching students with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Giftedness, and Handicaps. We'll help you figure out ways to create an inclusive classroom, adapt and supplement your classroom materials, make assessment accommodations, and provide you with other useful tips.
"One of the most effective approaches to helping young children develop literacy skills is having a home environment that supports literacy. Research clearly shows that instructional environments have a powerful impact on children's growth in reading. While much of the research on instructional environments focuses on classroom environments, researchers believe that the same effects may be found in supportive home environments."
AIR is one of the world's largest behavioral and social science research organizations. Our overriding goal is to use the best science available to bring the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing everyday life. For us, making the world a better place is not wishful thinking. It is the goal that drives us
"Welcome to the new online home of the Maryland Assistive Technology Network (MATN) This premier professional learning network connects educators, families, and educational leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching through the effective use of assistive and universally accessible technologies in education."
Research article on how word prediction doesn't necessarily help increase writing speed but how it does help students increase spelling and decrease typographical errors.