https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht A list of resources for students with special needs. en-us 2020-10-22 21:07:03 UTC 2020-12-10 00:11:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854288195 From PBS Learning Media, a site with videos about various technologies used by people with disabilities. These videos are for use in a classroom to help build understanding for students that may require assistive technology. (For Grades 5-12)

]]> 2020-10-22 21:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854288195 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854299107 A blog with links to various iPad apps for learners with special needs.  Including for students with  dyslexia, autism, that  are visually impaired or have difficulties with writing.]]> 2020-10-22 21:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854299107 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854309183 A program of Easter Seals of Greater Houston, BridgingApps provides extensive resources to help parents, students, teachers and therapists with helping people with disabilities to promote healthy lives.  They have lists of apps that have been reviewed, parents/teachers can join their community to keep updated on new resources and they offer services to help people with using the apps and devices.  This is an extensive resource to help put teachers and parents in touch with a variety of tools and services.   ]]> 2020-10-22 21:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854309183 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854320367 An extensive education blog that has articles about technology overall and specifically several on assistive technologies for students with special needs ranging from ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, ASD and more. ]]> 2020-10-22 21:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854320367 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854335181 A Best of Best List by the Tech Edvocate on Assistive Technology - tools for students with behavior disorders to communicative disorders, visual impairment and more. ]]> 2020-10-22 21:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854335181 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854342541 Common Sense Media should already be in every teacher's toolkit.  Here is a list of resources for parents and teachers by CSM]]> 2020-10-22 21:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854342541 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854345843 Article published by Edutopia about the importance of communication with parents about initiating an assessment. ]]> 2020-10-22 21:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854345843 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854351199 List of resources for parents and teachers of students with special needs. Includes information on how to set up Text To Speech (TTS) on devices, as well as a variety of paid and free apps.]]> 2020-10-22 21:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854351199 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854361076 Tips on how to help our youngest learners with the transition into Kindergarten. There are some tips on how teachers can make the transition easier. ]]> 2020-10-22 21:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854361076 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854365953 Curated list from the University of Michigan of apps for students with learning disabilities. Most of the tools assist with word recognition, reading and comprehension, though there are a few others (math, digital storytelling, etc.)]]> 2020-10-22 21:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854365953 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854390969 Resources for teachers regarding tools and interventions during COVID.  The article encompasses a wide variety of subjects (mental health, ELL, SEL, etc.), but there is a section specific to special needs with curated lists for teachers, parents and administrators. ]]> 2020-10-22 22:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854390969 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854394872 TedED Blog post that includes four lessons to help teachers focus on their students abilities rather than their disabilities. ]]> 2020-10-22 22:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854394872 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854404857 Video from the National Center for Learning Disabilities.  Two experts share their insights on assistive technology for children with learning disabilities.  This might be a helpful resource for teachers or parents gathering initial information about assistive technology and how it may be applied.    ]]> 2020-10-22 22:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854404857 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854407778 According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, the importance of engaging students early on will help prevent high school students with LDs from dropping out.  ]]> 2020-10-22 22:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854407778 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854472929 An article with some general information about dyslexia (difficulty with reading) and dyscalculia (difficulty understanding numbers).  This might be a resource for a teacher or parent that wants some general information.   ]]> 2020-10-22 23:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/854472929 mdb232 https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/1004318328 The article by Resilient Educator goes over the history of differentiation, ways you can apply it and some Pros and Cons to differentiation. ]]> 2020-12-09 22:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mdb232/e0ij88h6xw4olcht/wish/1004318328