This document discusses technology that can be used in special education classrooms, including iPads which are portable and have educational apps, magnification, and voice recording capabilities. It also covers Microsoft OneNote which allows teachers to record audio and video, type notes, and upload documents while providing features like autocorrect and visual cues. Finally, other helpful hardware and software are mentioned such as adapted keyboards, screen magnifiers, and programs that allow verbal dictation or reading of printed materials.

1. Technology in the Special
Education Classroom

2. There are many devices teachers can use in the
classroom. We will cover the following:
 iPad
 Microsoft OneNote
 Other Hardware and Software

3. iPad

4. iPad
 Portable, lightweight design
 Ease of access
 Simple, low-cost programs
 Educational apps
 Magnification
 Voice Recording

5. iPad
Built-in dictionary
Wireless printing
Long-lasting battery
Fast Windows

6. Microsoft OneNote

7. Microsoft OneNote
 Autocomplete and Autocorrect
 Customized ribbon, toolbars, and menus
 Record audio and video
 Type in notes
 Visual cues (i.e. highlighting, tags, lists, tables)

8. Microsoft OneNote
Upload documents, spreadsheets, and
presentations
Spell checker
Dictionaries
Thesaurus
Creates outline of your work

9. Other Hardware and Software

10. Other Hardware and Software
 Adapted keyboards  Dragon Naturally
 Voice recorders Speaking (command
 Screen Magnifiers and dictate verbally)
 Reading pens  Kurzweil (reads printed
material)
 AlphaSmart (create
assignments and send
to teacher workstation)