Chapter 4 Technology for Diverse Learners

Comprehensible Input Internet sources Contact profession experts Multimedia technology

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

Exceptional Needs

Differentiated Instruction

Scaffolding

Internetbased Activities Multimedia vocabulary development

Expanded Keyboard Screen Magnification Software Assistive Output Devices Screen Readers Independence and participation

Technology for Diverse Learners

Concept Mapping Special Needs Text-toSpeech Software Word processing Software

MiniKeyboard

Touch Screen Single Switch

Customizable Keyboards Computer Use and Support

Content area goals

Talking SpellChecker Writing Word prediction Software Custom Dictionaries

Reading Communication Keyguards StickyKeys Scan/ Read Systems Recorded Books HighInterest Low Level Books Alternative and Augmentative Communications Sound-field Amplification

Assistive Listening Devices Personal Amplification Onscreen keyboard

Keyboard labels

Input Devices

Head pointing system Printing Devices

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