Resources for Students with Severe Disabilities - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T09:02:19Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/resources-for-students-with-severe-disabilities?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A828188&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhen I got my DroidX cell pho…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-15:649749:Comment:8281882012-04-15T22:31:28.716ZEvan Panagiotopouloshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EvanPanas
<p>When I got my DroidX cell phone I learned a new keyboard entry method from a company called <a href="http://www.swype.com" target="_blank">Swype</a>. I was so intrigued by their product that I went to their website and I after reading the company history I learned that their product was initially used to assist students like yours. Basically, there are two ways you can use their keyboard:</p>
<p>1 - the traditional method: press one key at a time;</p>
<p>2 - by dragging your finger over the…</p>
<p>When I got my DroidX cell phone I learned a new keyboard entry method from a company called <a href="http://www.swype.com" target="_blank">Swype</a>. I was so intrigued by their product that I went to their website and I after reading the company history I learned that their product was initially used to assist students like yours. Basically, there are two ways you can use their keyboard:</p>
<p>1 - the traditional method: press one key at a time;</p>
<p>2 - by dragging your finger over the letters.</p>
<p>When I used the dragging method I was very surprised to see how well it worked. Go to their website and they have videos showing the swype method. It something that every special teacher should experience.</p>
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<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Evan</p>
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<p></p> There are many resources for…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-03:649749:Comment:8240902012-04-03T23:03:21.719ZYnez Petersonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/YnezPeterson
<p>There are many resources for your population, which is also my student population. Can you be more specific as to what you are trying to do? Do you want to know about resources for literacy, assistive technology, or activities for students who are blind. Let's start with one area and go from there. First thought - do you know how to contact your school's Assistive Technology Team or Specialist? Many times they can do a classroom evaluation to see if you have the assistive technology…</p>
<p>There are many resources for your population, which is also my student population. Can you be more specific as to what you are trying to do? Do you want to know about resources for literacy, assistive technology, or activities for students who are blind. Let's start with one area and go from there. First thought - do you know how to contact your school's Assistive Technology Team or Specialist? Many times they can do a classroom evaluation to see if you have the assistive technology devices needed to support your students and their learning.</p>