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Author(s): Chris Abbott
ISBN(s): 9780203400180, 0203400186
Edition: Kindle
File Details: PDF, 1.12 MB
Year: 2003
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0203400186 
ISBN 13: 9780203400180
Author: Chris Abbott

With Internet access for every school now a reality, teachers are beginning to explore the use of the Internet in the education of children with special needs. This book describes its benefits for children across the spectrum of special educational needs, from those with physical disabilities or sensory impairment to those with learning or social difficulties.With contributions from leading practitioners in the field, this book addresses the huge range of possibilities the Internet and associated technology offer for these pupils. Combining current theory and debate with practical guidance and inspiring case studies, this book considers:* how the Internet can be used to gather and publish information* how to communicate effectively through technology* policy and management issues for schools* the continuing challenges for access and inclusion.This book will be of interest to all teachers involved in special education needs, in both mainstream and special schools.

Special Educational Needs and the Internet 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Making the Internet Special
References
Part 1: Gathering and Publishing Information
Chapter 2: Making the Web Special
What do You Want to Share or Publish?
Celebrating the Achievements of your Students
Resources and Expertise of the School
Why Use the World Wide Web?
Structuring your Site
Who will be Your Audience?
Virtual Communities
What Next?
Summary
References
Chapter 3: Developing the School Web Site as a Tool for Learning
Constructing the Site and Involving Staff
Planning and Preparation
Classroom Management and the Learning Environment
Web Site-based Tasks and Approaches
Differentiation and Accessibility (Cognitive, Physical and Sensory)
Motivation, Participation and Involvement
Evaluation and the Future
Summary
References
Chapter 4: The British Museum COMPASS Web Site and Learners with Special Needs
Provision for Visually Impaired Users
Provision for Users with Learning Difficulties
Within Mainstream Education
Web Site Navigation and Design
Activities and Paper Resources
Summary
References
Web Links
Acknowledgements
Chapter 5: Inclusion and the Web: Strategies for Improving Access
Setting the Scene
Introducing the Internet
Accessing the Web
Making use of the Web
Issues
Summary
References
Part II: Communicating with Others
Chapter 6: Making Communication Special
Why Communicate with other Schools?
The Hidden Potential of the Fax
Planning effective e-mail projects
Using On-line Chat
Using Pictures: Digital Cameras
Summary
References
Chapter 7: Spike the Bear and an On-line Special School
The Link between ICT and Achievement: One School’s Story
Developing a School Intranet
The SpikeNet Story
Summary
Reference
Chapter 8: Literacy and Communication through ICT and the Internet for Deaf Children
Establishing Deafax
Moving Forward: The Internet
Deafchild International
ICT Research Unit
Summary
References
Chapter 9: Swanseekers: Using Stories to Develop On-line Environmental Education
Beginnings
Inclusion and Special Schools
A shared Vision, Staff Development and Progression
The Five Cs in Action
The Role of the Arts in an Inclusive Curriculum
The Internet and Global Understanding
Summary
Part III: Policy and Management Issues
Chapter 10: Making Broadband Special
Sound
Video
Symbols
Issues for Inclusion
Summary
References
Chapter 11: A Passion for Excellence
The use of the Internet in School
Pupils
Organisation and Communication
Feedback
Place of the Web Site
What is on the Web Site?
Summary
References
Chapter 12: Supporting SEN Teachers: Policy and Management Issues
The Current Position
Information on the World Wide Web
Discussion Groups
The Future
Summary
References
Web Sites
Chapter 13: Developing an LEA Web Site to Support the Inclusion Process
What are LEAs doing to Develop Inclusion?
What is the Purpose of an Inclusive Education Web Site?
How do you go about Creating a Web Site?
What should go on the Site?
What Content is Exclusively Inclusive?
In Building an LEA Web Site What Issues Need to be Considered?
What Systems and Structures will be Necessary to Manage the Site?
Why should Anybody Visit the Site?
Summary
Chapter 14: Inclusion through ICT: The Wider View
Context: International Policy and Practice
The Internet and SEN in Ireland: Case Studies, Lesson Learnt and Statistics
The Statistical Picture in Irish Special Schools
Using the Internet in Class: Some Barriers
Moving Forward
Conclusion
Summary
References
Chapter 15: Moving Forward
References

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