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= Learners with Special Needs in the Pre K - 12 Classroom  =

=**The Sound of Equality** =

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=//**Intensive Special Needs:**//=

[|I Can Soar Video Case Studies]
And:

User Story: Elina
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[|**DRAG! TAP! SMILE! The Interactive Whiteboard for Students with Disabilities**]
=//Mild-moderate needs://=

1) Visit and interact with attention, reading and writing sections of: []
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**2) View this video from the folks at bookshare.org:**
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3) OPTIONAL Readings:
=Dave Edyburn:=
 * Bill Henderson: **



After you complete these steps, please complete the related discussion post on Edmodo.
Prompt: > Were you familiar with any of the assistive technology featured in the videos and readings? Can assistive technology be used to promote acceptance of differences and recognition of individual strengths in the classroom? How is AT considered in your educational setting? What supports would be needed to identify and integrate the use of your learner’s assistive technology in home and community settings?
 * Theme 1:
 * Fieldwork opportunity: If you have never attended an IEP and have not witnessed how AT is "considered", take this opportunity to interview someone who has had this experience (colleague, friend, parent, peer, administrator, etc.) Ask: How is AT considered for students with IEPs?

Rubric: 

**Read through what others have written and feel free to add as many comments as you'd like. [5 points]**