The Microcomputer—Its Applicability to Special Education.

The article provides a brief history of the microcomputer and discusses how it is used in regular and special education. The computer was first used in the classroom in the 1960's, but multiple-choice questions simply appeared on the screen. Microcomputer can assist the educator in individualizing i...

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Publicado en:Focus on Exceptional Children Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 1 - 15
Autor principal: Taber, Florence M.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Love Publishing Company Oct1981
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        Computers
        Personal computers
        Purchasing of personal computers
        Computer assisted instruction
        Educational technology
        Computer input-output equipment
        Special education
        Computer software
        Computer systems
        Special education educators
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          Computers
          Personal computers
          Purchasing of personal computers
          Computer assisted instruction
          Educational technology
          Computer input-output equipment
          Special education
          Computer software
          Computer systems
          Special education educators
      ab: The article provides a brief history of the microcomputer and discusses how it is used in regular and special education. The computer was first used in the classroom in the 1960's, but multiple-choice questions simply appeared on the screen. Microcomputer can assist the educator in individualizing instruction, providing a nonthreatening presentation to the learner, and simplifying record keeping and other administrative duties. In creating or purchasing software, one must be aware of what language the computer understands. Three major consideration in purchasing hardware includes technical, training and software.
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