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Teaching students with special need provides unique challenges for educational professionals. In order to help you serve your students in special education classes, the Internet can provide instructional advice and assistance as well as a wealth of resources for your students to use.
Teacher Assistance
The Internet helps special education teachers serve their students better. Websites contain information on the special needs of their students, as well as resources for special education lesson plans.
Communication
The Internet provides a forum for students in special education classes to communicate with other students around the world. They can expand their understanding of the world by utilizing websites that offer video conferencing, pen pal services and discussion groups.
Differentiated Instruction
Students can pursue lessons online that are similar to ones they would have in a regular classroom. For many students, the interactive format of the Web is easier than a traditional paper and pencil assignment. So they can demonstrate the same skills as they normally would, but in a format that suits their special education needs.
Parental Contacts
Students in special education classes may need more help from home in keeping up with their class assignments. Using the Internet, teachers can build class web pages and facilitate email newsletters and other communications with parents to help students stay on track with their work.
Virtual Worlds
Sometimes it can be difficult to take field trips with students with special needs, because it would require too many adults to participate in the activity in order to assist the students. Instead of visiting other places, students can use the Internet to explore virtual worlds through museum tours online and informational websites about educationally interesting places.
Source:
Education World: Teaching Special Kids: Online Resources for Teachers
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