AT in Education Resources

Links to Literacy Software NEW!

Links to Math Ideas NEW!

SC Department of Education Educational Technology Plan

Chapters from South Carolina Curriculum Access through Assistive Technology,

the companion CD rom to the SDE Educational Technology Plan.

Assistive Technology in the Classroom

by Janet Jendron, South Carolina Assistive Technology Program
Overview of the common uses of assistive technology in the classroom.
http://www.sc.edu/scatp/ATclassroom.htm

Freeware and Shareware for AT in Education

Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities

by Janet Jendron, South Carolina Assistive Technology Program
This article includes an overview of various hardware, software and low tech tools for students and teachers with a focus on literacy and a mention of available math tools. While there is an emphasis on middle and high school, many of the tools described are useful for elementary school students.
http://www.sc.edu/scatp/ld.htm

Web Toolboxes for Educators

compiled by Dr. Cheryl Wissick at the USC College of Education, this alphabetical listing of terrific educational resources can serve as a starting point on your search of the Web, provide interactive activities, informational resources, and lessons; and help with the integration of technology in education. One section of this web site would be of particular interest to special educators, with links for software related to web access, talking word processes, text-to-speech tools, found at
http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/toolboxvendors.html

The National Institute at Landmark College

Comprehensive web page addressing the issues of what AT does and doesn’t do in the classroom, challenges to incorporating AT in the classroom, suggestions for integrating AT into the classroom, and selecting and introducing appropriate AT to the student. Geared to college students, this site provides a good summary of the kinds of AT used for reading, writing, and organization. They provide a particularly good analysis of voice-activated software as a tool for students. http://www.landmarkcollege.org/natlinst/assistive_technology/

The National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP) Videos

Outstanding series of video profiles that vividly illustrate how students with differing disabilities use a range of assistive and instructional technologies to improve their learning. Each video, approximately 10 minutes in length, is accompanied by supporting print materials that explore topics more fully. They also offer a variety of video and captioning techniques to bolster literacy skills in students who are deaf and hard of hearing and/or who have learning disabilities.
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/videos/about.htm

Wisconsin’s Assistive Technology Initiative

Student handbook for choosing and using AT entitled "Hey, Can I Try That?" and a Resource Guide for Teachers and Administrators about Assistive Technology. Both can be downloaded in pdf format.
You will need Adobe Reader to view these documents.
http://www.wati.org/pdf/Student_Handbook.pdf
http://www.wati.org/pdf/resourceguidegeneral.pdf

Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO)

Information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms. Project Information; At Basics:Information on AT use for elementary students with disabilities; Resources: Links are available here to national AT organizations, projects, and listserves, Tutorials are available in PDF format. Some tutorials feature PowerPoint presentations, found at http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials/
talkingBooks/powerpoint.php