Students those who are at-risk and with disabilities often benefit from strategically designed computer supported assignments and instruction. The proposed manuscript summarizes a research study which included a focus on training participants to effectively utilize hand-held computers and select software programs in planning, delivering, and assessing daily instruction in inclusive elementary school settings. This information is beneficial to academicians, practitioners and the training design can be generalized across fields.

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Utilizing Assistive Technology In Inclusive Classrooms: Leaving No Child Without

Jerrie Cobb Scott*, Sandra Cooley-Nichola**, Sabrina A.Brinson***, Cheryl Legard****
*Professor of Literacy education and director of the reading center at the University of Memphis.
Associate Professor,Childhood Education and Family studies Department ,Nissouri state University.
****Founder and National Director of boys booked on Barbrshops/Girls Booked on Beautyshops,Co-Principal investigator of MATR
***** Education Consultant
Periodicity:April - June'2008
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.5.1.569

Abstract

Students those who are at-risk and with disabilities often benefit from strategically designed computer supported assignments and instruction. The proposed manuscript summarizes a research study which included a focus on training participants to effectively utilize hand-held computers and select software programs in planning, delivering, and assessing daily instruction in inclusive elementary school settings. This information is beneficial to academicians, practitioners and the training design can be generalized across fields.

Keywords

Early Childhood Literacy, Reading, Instructional Technology, Learning Assesments.

How to Cite this Article?

Jerrie Cobb Scott, Sandra Cooley- Nichola, Sabrina A. Brinson and Cheryl Legard (2008). Utilizing Assistive Technology In Inclusive Classrooms: Leaving No Child Without. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 5(1), 59-65. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.5.1.569

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