Technology for Diverse Learners I. Culturally and Linguistic Diverse Students A. B. C. D. II.

Multimedia Vocabulary Development Comprehensible Input Internet Sources Scaffolding

Social Needs A. Content and goals 1. Reading a. Recorded Books b. High-Interest Low Level Books

c. 2.

Scan/Read Systems

Computer Use and Support a. Input Devices (1) Onscreen keyguards

(2) Head pointing System (3) Keyboard Labels (4) Keyguards (5) Printing Devices (6) Sticky keys b. Output Devices (1) Customized keyboards (2) Screen Magnification Software (3) Screen Readers (4) Single Switch (5) Mini-keyboard (6) Touch Screen (7) Expanded keyboard 3. Communication a. Assistive Listening Devices (1) (2) (3) 4. Alternative and Argumentative Communications Sound-field Amplification Personal Amplification

Writing a. Text-to-Speech Software

b. c. d. e. f. B.

Custom Dictionaries Word Processing Software Concept Mapping Talking Spell-checker Word prediction Software

Independence and participation

III. Exceptional Needs A. B. C. D. Differentiated Instruction Internet-based Activities Multimedia Technology Contact profession experts

CHAPTER 4 Technology for Diverse Learners