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Module VII Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies Assistive Technology 1. Evaluating Assistive Technology The National Association of School Psychologists provides a handout for teachers that will assist you in determining assistive technology needs of your students. 2. Points to consider for an Assistive Technology Evaluation This article, by Carolann Cormier, provides important points that teachers should consider when evaluating assistive technologies. 3. Does Assistive Technology Work? Check out this informative moderated discussion forum at the Family Center on Technology and Disability. The Family Center is a resource designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. 4. Closing the Gap Closing The Gap is an organization that focuses on assistive technology for children and adults with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper, Resource Directory, annual international conference, extensive Web site, and on-line service, Solutions. 5. Assessing Assistive Technology Needs Review this excellent article on Assessing Assistive Technology Needs of Children with Disabilities, by Janet Aigner, Ph.D.   6. Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative is a statewide project to make assistive technology devices and services more available to children with disabilities. This site provides many resources, including curriculum materials, information on products, and more. 7. Journal of Special Education Technology This is an online publication of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children that provides research-based articles evaluating assistive technology and integration techniques. 8. LD Online Articles on Assistive Technology LD Online is a popular Web site for information on learning disabilities and provides a multitude of resources for parents, teachers, and other professionals. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">9. WebQuest on Assistive Technology <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">This Web site provides information on assistive technology WebQuests for future teachers. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">10. SEN Teacher Resources <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">This Web site provides resources, freeware downloads, links, and documents for those involved in the education of pupils with learning difficulties, autism, and other special educational needs.