The visual, interactive learning platform, Vizzle, came from the cream of the crop. Created in collaboration with special education experts at the Monarch Center for Autism as well as researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, it’s a top-of-the-line tool from the best in the field of inclusive education. With game-like user profiles […]
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An Inside Look at Inclusive Education
Summer is fading, and kids are now hopping on the bus to go back to school. And with every new school year comes a unique and exciting set of challenges. “Every class is different. You never know what to expect,” said Timothy Kershaw, a second-grade teacher at Spring Mill Elementary School in Indianapolis. “It’s always […]
Monday Tech Tip: Math Manipulatives
Jim Franklin, Special Education Teacher at Elm Street Elementary in Rome, GA, shows us a number line math manipulative he has invented. Check it out here:
Make music with the Skoog!
Making music is important to every child’s development. The benefits of making music include improved concentration, language, sympathetic engagement and social interaction. However, many instruments may not be accessible for all individuals, especially those with physical disabilities. The Skoog is an exception; it is an accessible, easy-to-play instrument designed for everyone. “The Skoog is not […]
Clicker 6
Clicker 6 is a powerful yet easy to use writing and multimedia tool that enables you to write with whole words, phrases or pictures. Clicker is a literacy tool that enables students of all abilities to significantly develop their reading and writing skills. Whether you are working in mainstream education or a special needs […]
Infogrip Products Make Computer Use a Reality for All
For over 25 years, Infogrip has created assistive technology products for special education solutions. The mission of the company is to create “something unique because a ‘one size’ never really ‘fits all’ in this industry.” Infogrip truly believes there is a solution that makes using a computer possible for every person with any ability. The […]