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ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS/LMS) and social networking environment designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind. \n\nATutor Social is a social networking module that allows ATutor users to connect with each other. They can gather contacts, create a public profile, track network activity, create and join groups, and customize the environment with any of the thousands of OpenSocial gadgets available all over the Web. ATutor Social can be used alone as a social networking application, or it can be used with the ATutor Learning Management System to create a social learning environment.

This is another Ning network I am on that you might like to check out. Michelle DeCraene, Florida, created the network and she provides some interesting discussions. I was really interested in the discussion about virtual worlds and accessibility. It hasn't been too active lately so maybe we can contribute to the conversation. Check out her profile on MirandaNet-she's been involved in some amazing projects with special ed. and technology.

SC07 Learning & Physical Challenges Education (LPCE) Program for The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Network, Storage and Analysis. Ning Network created by Mechelle De Craene who is a middle school special ed/gifted ed teacher. She loves learning about new technology and how it can support the diverse needs of my students. She has added some great videos on the site. Detailed profile here: http://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/fellowship/profile.php?prof=69

Are you looking for technology tips and tricks for educators? You have come to the right place! Techie Toolbox is made by teachers for teachers! Here you will find a variety of information including workshop presentations, teacher blog updates, resources, and more. If you have stopped by and can't find what you need, click the discussions link above and tell us. We would LOVE to hear from you! We have a wide array of educators in our PLN, Personal Learning Network, and can find what you need.

What is RTI? Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered approach to help struggling learners. Students' progress is closely monitored at each stage of intervention to determine the need for further research-based instruction and/or intervention in general education, in special education, or both.

Response to Intervention could easily be implemented through the use of web 2.0 tools. Maybe we should start a discussion forum on RTI and have people contribute specific ways/tools that could be used.