
Internet for All, Second Edition
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Published on 2. August 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-85346-881-0 (ISBN)
Description
Now fully updated to take into account all the latest developments, this book explains clearly and simply how to get children with moderate or severe learning difficulties started on the internet. The authors' school won awards from BECTa and Microsoft for its website, and they provide practical advice on how to release the potential that the internet offers.
Written for even the most non-technologically minded, this book discusses using e-mail and the world wide web as learning tools, with examples of practical classroom activities for pupils with moderate or severe learning difficulties; the different applications available to use the internet and how these can be accessed and used most effectively by someone with a disability; guidelines and practical advice on how to design effective and fun websites by and for people with disabilities; and guidance on 'safe surfing.'
Examples of good inclusive practice are highlighted throughout. Teachers in special and mainstream schools will find this book helps them unlock the educational opportunities that the web has to offer all their students, whatever their ability.
Written for even the most non-technologically minded, this book discusses using e-mail and the world wide web as learning tools, with examples of practical classroom activities for pupils with moderate or severe learning difficulties; the different applications available to use the internet and how these can be accessed and used most effectively by someone with a disability; guidelines and practical advice on how to design effective and fun websites by and for people with disabilities; and guidance on 'safe surfing.'
Examples of good inclusive practice are highlighted throughout. Teachers in special and mainstream schools will find this book helps them unlock the educational opportunities that the web has to offer all their students, whatever their ability.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85346-881-0 (9781853468810)
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Persons
David Banes is Director of Operations for AbilityNet and former Headteacher of Meldreth Manor Schoolfor pupils with Cerebral Palsy and severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Richard Walter is the IT coordinator and a teacher at Meldreth Manor School.