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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.
List of contents
1. Making the Internet Special Part I: Gathering and Publishing Information 2. Making the Web Special 3. Developing the School Website as a Tool for Learning 4. The British Museum COMPASS Website and Learners with Specialist Needs 5. Inclusion and the Web: Strategies for Improving Access Part II: Communicating with Others 6. Making Communication Special 7. Spike the Bear and an Online Special School 8. Literacy and Communication Through ICT and the Internet for Deaf Children 9. Swanseekers: Using Stories to Develop Online Environmental Education Part III: Policy and Management Issues 10. Making Broadband Special 11. A Passion for Excellence 12. Supporting SEN Teachers: Management and Policy Issues 13. Developing an LEA Website to Support the Inclusion Process 14. Inclusion Through ICT - the Wider View 15. Moving Forward
About the author
Dr Chris Abbott teaches at King's College, University of London and is one of the most prominent names in the field of ICT and SEN. He also writes regularly for the Online section of the TES.
Summary
This book looks closely and critically at current thinking on the role the internet plays in the multi-faceted areas of SEN, drawing on the experience of various major names in the field.
