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Journal of Special Education Technology

2003 Volume 18, Number 2

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Number of articles: 8

  1. Effects of Video-Based and Applied Problems on the Procedural Math Skills of Average- and Low-Achieving Adolescents

    Brian A. Bottge, Mary Heinrichs, Shih-Yi Chan, Zara Dee Mehta & Elizabeth Watson

    This study examined effects of video-based, anchored instruction and applied problems on the ability of 11 low-achieving (LA) and 26 average-achieving (AA) eighth graders to solve computation and... More

    pp. 5-22

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  2. Assistive Technology: Legal Issues for Students with Disabilities and Their Schools

    Janice Neibaur Day & Dixie Snow Huefner

    This paper examines federal policy, legislation, and adjudication related to assistive technology for students with disabilities. It considers the expanded mandate for assistive technology in IDEA ... More

    pp. 23-34

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  3. Core Curriculum in Assistive Technology: In-Service for Special Educators and Therapists

    Thomas S. Higbee Kara A. Reagon, Utah State University, Logan, UT; Wei-Chen Hung and James Lockard, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; Susan De La Paz, University of Maryland; Pedro Hernández-Ramos, Santa Clara University; Rajiv Satsangi Emily C. Bouck, Purdue University; Whitney Bartlett, Lafayette (Indiana) School Corporation; Therese M. Cumming, University of New South Wales; Cathi Draper Rodriguez, California State University–Monterey Bay; Christopher J. Rivera, East Carolina University–Greenville; Fred Spooner and Charles L. Wood, University of North Carolina–Charlotte; S Christy Hicks, West Chester University; Susan De La Paz, University of Maryland; Pedro Hernández-Ramos, Santa Clara University; Rajiv Satsangi Emily C. Bouck, Purdue University; Whitney Bartlett, Lafayette (Indiana) School Corporation; Therese M. Cumming, University of New South Wales; Cathi Draper Rodriguez, California State University–Monterey Bay; Christopher J. Rivera, East Carolina University–Greenville; Fred Spooner and Charles L. Wood, University of North Carolina–Charlotte; S Christy Hicks, West Chester University; Thomas S. Higbee Kara A. Reagon, Utah State University, Logan, UT; Wei-Chen Hung and James Lockard, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; Susan De La Paz, University of Maryland; Pedro Hernández-Ramos, Santa Clara University; Rajiv Satsangi Emily C. Bouck, Purdue University; Whitney Bartlett, Lafayette (Indiana) School Corporation; Therese M. Cumming, University of New South Wales; Cathi Draper Rodriguez, California State University–Monterey Bay; Christopher J. Rivera, East Carolina University–Greenville; Fred Spooner and Charles L. Wood, University of North Carolina–Charlotte; S Christy Hicks, West Chester University; Thomas S. Higbee Kara A. Reagon, Utah State University, Logan, UT; Wei-Chen Hung and James Lockard, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; Susan De La Paz, University of Maryland; Pedro Hernández-Ramos, Santa Clara University; Rajiv Satsangi Emily C. Bouck, Purdue University; Whitney Bartlett, Lafayette (Indiana) School Corporation; Therese M. Cumming, University of New South Wales; Cathi Draper Rodriguez, California State University–Monterey Bay; Christopher J. Rivera, East Carolina University–Greenville; Fred Spooner and Charles L. Wood, University of North Carolina–Charlotte; S Christy Hicks, West Chester University; Frankie K. Dissinger

    This article describes the development of a four-year course sequence in assistive technology (AT). Course participants learned how to assess student needs for AT, what AT devices were available,... More

    pp. 35-45

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  4. Making the Most of Single Switch Technology: A Primer

    Susan S. Johnston

    This article discusses the adaptation of single switch technology and activities, found in a wide range of battery-operated toys, electrical devices, and/or computer software, for children with... More

    pp. 47-50

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  5. No Surprises! A Collaborative Planning Guide for Professional Development via Interactive Video

    Joy Zabala & Belva C. Collins

    This article offers guidelines for planning distance professional development via interactive video for special educators in rural areas. A comprehensive planning checklist is organized into nine... More

    pp. 51-57

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  6. Online Resources for Learning about Software

    Barbara L. Ludlow & John D. Foshay

    This article describes five organizational Web sites that are good resources in selecting and using software with children who have special needs. The sites represent the DO-IT project, the Trace... More

    pp. 58-59

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  7. Measuring Assistive Technology Outcomes in Writing

    Dave Edyburn

    This column examines issues associated with measuring assistive technology outcomes in writing. Following an introduction to assistive technology and writing, it looks specifically at design,... More

    pp. 60-64

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  8. The NFF: A National File Format for Accessible Instruction Materials

    Skip Stahl

    This column explains the National File Format, a proposed voluntary standard for accessible digital instructional materials for students with disabilities. It considers the role of digital... More

    pp. 65-67

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