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Title: Building InterACTTive Futures.
Language: English
Authors: Hutinger, Patricia L., Johanson, Joyce, Robinson, Linda, Western Illinois Univ., Macomb.
Availability: Macomb Projects 1998, 27 Horrabin Hall, 1 University Circle, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455; Tel: 309-298-1634; Web site: http://www.mprojects.wiu.edu
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 169
Publication Date: 1998
Sponsoring Agency: Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS), Washington, DC. Early Education Program for Children with Disabilities.
Contract Number: H024D20044
Intended Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Environment, Family Involvement, Input Output Devices, Learning Activities, Preschool Education, Resource Materials, Severe Disabilities
Geographic Terms: U.S.; Illinois
Abstract: This curriculum guide presents a comprehensive approach to using technology with children. Chapter 1 presents the curriculum's philosophy and identifies benefits and applications of technology for young children. Chapter 2 looks at the learning environment (including preschool environments, birth to three environments, and environments for children with severe disabilities) and offers guidelines for purchasing and using computer equipment. Chapter 3 is on family participation and offers suggestions for children ages birth to 3, 3 to 5, and with severe disabilities, as well as suggestions for conducting a family computer workshop. Chapter 4 is on technology assessment, while chapter 5 focuses on switches and switch adaptations. A potpourri of curriculum activities is described in chapter 6, organized around specific software packages. Procedures for customizing activities are contained in chapter 7, including adaptations for children with motor, visual, or auditory impairment. The appendix contains resource information on software, adaptive equipment, off-computer materials, technology-related organizations, and World Wide Web sites. (Contains an index.) (DB)
Notes: ACTT = "Activating Children Through Technology."
Journal Code: RIEFEB2000
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: ED433654
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This curriculum guide presents a comprehensive approach to using technology with children. Chapter 1 presents the curriculum's philosophy and identifies benefits and applications of technology for young children. Chapter 2 looks at the learning environment (including preschool environments, birth to three environments, and environments for children with severe disabilities) and offers guidelines for purchasing and using computer equipment. Chapter 3 is on family participation and offers suggestions for children ages birth to 3, 3 to 5, and with severe disabilities, as well as suggestions for conducting a family computer workshop. Chapter 4 is on technology assessment, while chapter 5 focuses on switches and switch adaptations. A potpourri of curriculum activities is described in chapter 6, organized around specific software packages. Procedures for customizing activities are contained in chapter 7, including adaptations for children with motor, visual, or auditory impairment. The appendix contains resource information on software, adaptive equipment, off-computer materials, technology-related organizations, and World Wide Web sites. (Contains an index.) (DB)