Technology in special education

Although I didn’t prefer virtual teaching (did anyone?!), it did lead me to discover websites that I used in my classroom even when we weren’t strictly virtual anymore! I’ve compiled a list below of my favorite free websites I use in my special education classroom. I’m always looking for ways to increase engagement and interaction

Sometimes as a special ed teacher it's necessary to find websites or apps to supplement and support your curriculum. As you check out these math resources take your individual students' needs and academic levels in to consideration. Curriculum is never one-size fits all in special education so it important to find resources that work for your individual students. Here are 5 great math websites to incorporate in your classroom for special education students.

It’s such a pleasure to have Angi Pearce back on these pages to share her experiences and passion for teaching students with AAC needs. Angi is a teacher at Kowhai Special School in Hastings,…

Technology is around our students everywhere. At school, at home, in the community. These are apps that I have used in my self-contained classroom and are loved by all of my students. List of 10 educational apps for sped, at Mrs. D's Corner.

Are you scrambling to navigate the virtual world of online teaching? Times have changed due to the Pandemic and special education teachers have a new set of challenges in teaching remotely. Here are tips to help you succeed in remote teaching special ed.

Assistive technology is used every day in Special Education classrooms across the world. Why not at home? Assistive technology devices and techniques can help children compensate for challenges related to speaking, reading, writing, memory impairments, physical limitations, and so many more disabilities. Check out these assistive technology ideas in the special needs home. #assistivetechnology #specialeducationhomeschooling #homeschoolingspecialneeds

As a special education teacher have you thought about alternate jobs for teachers? Today, I will share 10 jobs outside of teaching. There are many jobs in a school that are outside of the classroom like a reading specialist, math specialist, school counselor, or school psychologist. There are jobs outside of a school like special education advocate or educational consultant. Remote work is also possible like educational writer, curriculum designer, or educational technology specialist.

We can use switches for communication (like recordable switches) and we can use them to access items with wired or wireless switches.

Special education teachers have a lot on their plates. Take a look at my 10 websites for special education for tips, tricks, and resources.

Technology is no longer a thing of the past, and many classrooms are now fortunate enough to be 1:1 or close to it. It's time to prepare for the use of digital resources in special ed. Learn what it looks like, how it works, and everything else at Mrs. D's Corner.