This document discusses teaching exceptional children using technology. It defines exceptional children as those who are intellectually gifted or physically or mentally handicapped, requiring modifications to their learning environments. The document provides guidance on using differentiated instruction according to students' learning styles and engagements. It discusses adaptive technology as any equipment that improves functional capabilities for students with disabilities. Specific recommendations are made for helping students with ADHD, those who are hard of hearing, and those with mild learning disabilities through the use of structured routines, visual aids, assistive listening devices, and interactive computer programs. The document stresses the importance of research, collaboration, and working with parents.

1. Exceptional Children & Technology By. April Finley

2. Who are Exceptional Children? Students who are intellectually gifted or students who are physically or mentally handicapped. These students require educational or physical modifications and accommodations in their learning environments.

3. Will I teach these students? YES!

4. How will I teach them? Differentiate Instruction according to their learning styles and their engagements.

5. What is Adaptive Technology? Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Source : Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer, Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use

6. How do I help a student with ADHD? Create a structured plan and STICK TO IT! ADHD students must have a routine ! Behavior Plan Give them something to keep their hands busy while listening or completing work, ( stress ball, plastic coin, paper clip) Intergrade computers/laptops/promethean boards for educational games and activities Source : www.helpingguide.org

7. How will I teach students who are hard of hearing? Wearing a microphone transmitter for use with an assisted listening device Use visual aids to reinforce spoken presentations Repeat the questions Keep your face within view of the student and speak in a natural tone http://www.unco.edu/dss/sitemap/teachhear.asp

8. How would I teach students with Mild Learning Disabilities? ELA/ Social Studies: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, graphic organizers, Leapfrog reading games Math: Manipulatives, flash cards, math games on the computer Science : Pictures, diagrams, hands on experiments, interactive computer programs Source: http://www.teachervision.fen.com/assistive-technology/teaching-methods/3791.html

9. What else can I do to teach my students? RESEARCH!!!! Collaborate with other teachers Ask parents for suggestions and create a plan together Thank you!