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    E-1:
    Introduction to Technology for Students with Special Needs
    Instructor:
    E. Ferguson & P. Carson
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    UVic ?
    SFU ?
    *UBC
    Location:
    Vancouver
    Date:
    July 4-13, 1994
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    Course Number:
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    ED-D 487
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    EDUC 376
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    EPSE39OB
    Days: Monday—Saturday
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    Section Number: ?
    P57
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    T1.00
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    96S
    Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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    TT or Cat
    Number:
    79910
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    54167
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    31828
    COURSE DESCRIPTION
    Participants should have a basic knowledge of the use of computers and productivity software for this course, as well as an
    understanding of current issues in the education of students with special learning needs. This course will provide an
    introduction to the use of technology used by 'children with special needs in education and rehabilitation. The format
    consists of lectures, presentations, demonstrations, learning station activities, group discussions, and project work. The
    components of the course include: overview of the use of technology by children with special needs; introduction to
    programs and resources that support technology; review, evaluation, and demonstration of software and assistive
    technologies; strategies for integrating technology into the curriculum; and the future of technology in education and
    rehabilitation.
    INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
    Elaine Ferguson
    is responsible for provincial coordination of SET-BC inservice for teachers in the implementation of
    special technologies. She has taught students with multiple handicaps at the Sunny Hill Hospital for Children and
    MacCorkindale Elementary School in Vancouver.
    Paul Carson
    works at SET-BC coordinating a group of pilot projects which explore the provision of services and
    resources to a broader range of disability groups. He has been involved in teaching and administering special education
    programs in Vancouver and Prince George for over 10 years.
    COURSE REQUIREMENTS
    1.
    Class attendance and participation .............................................10%
    2.
    Reviews of selected articles........................................................15%
    3.
    Evaluation and demonstration of software ................................. 20%
    4.
    Investigation and presentation of assistive technologies............20%
    5.
    Development of a research project on a selected topic ..............35%
    Participants will work on both individual and group assignments during this course. Assignments 1-4 will be graded by
    the course instructors. Assignment
    5
    will be a group project. These projects will be graded by course participants using a
    rating form to be issued at the beginning of the course.
    READINGS
    Required text:
    Lewis, Rena B. (1993).
    Special Education Technology: Classroom Applications.
    Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole
    Publishing.
    Recommended text:
    Thornburg, David. (1991).
    Edutrends 2010: Restructuring, Technology, and the Future
    of Education.
    Starsong
    Publications.
    Journal articles that are required reading will be distributed in class. A $10 fee will be charged for reproduced materials.

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