http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2339&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Anne Vizeen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/57311.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:30:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57311AnneVBefore you spend your own (or your school's!) hard earned cash on software, you need the answer to a simple question: "Is the software any good?"
This article gives you the rundown on a new software to boost reading skills in primary students, and lets you make an informed decision before you buy. Building R...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/10511.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2008 06:25:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10511AnneVThis butterfly easy art project for special education art classes is a great activity for developing fine motor skills, as well as promoting language, literacy and independence. The end result of this easy art project is a bright butterfly to hang on a wall, or incorporate into a class mural. What You Need To begin this easy art project you will ne...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/17827.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 02:17:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17827AnneVMany teachers and schools are heading down the path of inquiry based learning. But what does this mean? Is it one of the effective teaching strategies to use in special education? And can you structure a special education program to follow an inquiry based learning format? Inquiry Based Learning So what is inquiry based learning? In man...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/20346.aspxMon, 22 Dec 2008 04:02:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20346AnneVAll teachers from time to time need to utilise a 'time filler' activity to pad out the end of a class, or to give to early finishing students while others complete a task. But creating word searches can take time - unless you read this article and save yourself a lot of time... About Word Searches Word searches are a set of words which are ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/7217.aspxMon, 15 Sep 2008 00:48:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7217AnneVThis is a great activity to do with a group of teenagers in a class setting, or as part of a camp or recreation program. It teaches teamwork and communication in a fun environment. Teamwork Activities Teamwork - we all know kids in high school need it. But how do we teach it? This is one of a host of teamwork activities and recreation games that ar...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/55528.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 11:06:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55528AnneVSo how does advertising work? What makes us notice an ad in print or online in the first place? And what happens when we find ourselves unable to resist the lure of a new and exciting purchase? Class Exploration To open this modified advertising lesson on media literacy and technology in the classroom, allow students to freely explore s...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/54922.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 06:03:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54922AnneVSo what exactly is media literacy, and why should I teach it in a special education setting? This article tells you the basics about media literacy and technology in the classroom, with a special focus on special needs learners. Media Literacy Basics Media literacy in an educational context should be about much more than simply putting in a DVD...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/12055.aspxWed, 22 Oct 2008 01:07:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12055AnneVPlaygrounds away from the school setting are vital for helping students develop and learn to apply their play skills. But some are more suitable than others. This article looks at the best features of a novel Australian playground in Cairns, and shares some playground safety tips. What Special Kids Need in a Playground Playgrounds need to meet a nu...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/16483.aspxTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:28:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16483AnneVBeing outdoors and joining in some active games is great for special needs learners. Physical and personal skills come into play with teamwork and communication activities for students, as your learners begin to work together to complete tasks and enjoy the fun. Shadow Catching Everyone loves a good shadow game, and from a teaching point of view it...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/16481.aspxTue, 25 Nov 2008 03:50:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16481AnneVFor pre-verbal language students in special education, learning makaton signing is an effective way of helping them develop language and communication skills. Makaton signs and makaton symbols are easy to implement in the classroom, and they can boost verbal skills too! Why Are Students Learning Makaton? Signing is simply the action of usin...