Students with autism can benefit from the use of a smartboard in the classroom. New research is demonstrating the power of technology for this group of students. In my travels today I was lucky enough to find Do To Learn. This site focuses on the needs of exceptional students. One area of the site includes games on reading emotions and facial expressions. It is similar to "Faceland" but, unlike Faceland, it is free. It is a "must visit" site for teachers of students with autism.
Kristen's musings on best practice, instruction, and assessment in a digital world.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Using the Smartboard to Support Students with Autism
Students with autism can benefit from the use of a smartboard in the classroom. New research is demonstrating the power of technology for this group of students. In my travels today I was lucky enough to find Do To Learn. This site focuses on the needs of exceptional students. One area of the site includes games on reading emotions and facial expressions. It is similar to "Faceland" but, unlike Faceland, it is free. It is a "must visit" site for teachers of students with autism.
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At least it's a good support for the children with the condition. There needs to be more of these activities.
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