Resources and Strategies

Web 2.0 and New Media Tools for Organization and Planning

Technology for Student and Adult Independence

Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Using Pictures to Improve Communication and Instruction

Visual Learning Methodologies

Differentiate Instruction with Online Tools for Writing

Using Video as a Powerful Self-Assessment Tool

Virtual Manipulatives In The Inclusive Math Class

Sharing Resources On-Line

Books for All

Web 2.0 Applications

Online Writing Tools

Many children with disabilities struggle with writing assignments in school. Whether the difficulty lies with the physical act of writing (holding a pencil, using a keyboard, forming letters), writing mechanics (grammar and spelling) or getting thoughts onto paper, the integration of web tools into the learning environment can be a great way of beginning to address some of these issues.  Read more about online tools that can be used to make writing activities more accessible for all students.

Links

CAST UDL Lesson Builder

The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) website hosts a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Lesson Builder that provides educators with models and tools to create and adapt lessons to increase access and participation in the general education curriculum for all students. To find out more CAST and its lesson builder, check out: http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/

ICARE School Study - "Kids with Cameras"

Connectedness (sometimes called “school engagement” or “school bonding”) is the attachment of students to their school and the belief that the adults in the school care about them and believe in their ability to succeed.  Kids with Cameras was used by the ICARE School Study to obtain information about what students connect with in the school and a verbal account of why each of these connections is important.  Read more about the ICARE Kids with Cameras Activity.