Assistive Technology, Speech, PBMAS,
& Homebound-Inclusion Consultant

Phone: 361-561-8514
Email: kimberly.cook@esc2.us

Directions

1. Go to http://esc2.mrooms.net

2. Click on the Login button located at the top right corner of the page

3. Read directions 1-7 under the heading "Is this your first time here?"

4. Click the Create New Account button

5. Email Kim for the course pass code

 kimberly.cook@esc2.us

Resources

AT Advisory Meeting Notes

• November 7, 2007

Assistive Technology

• http://atto.buffalo.edu/  The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms.

General Instruction

• http://www.shodor.org/curriculum/  Search by grade or subject for great curriculum materials
• http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx  Search by activity, lesson, standards or grade level for computer based activities
• http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/  NCES  Kids' Zone provides information about schools, colleges, public libraries, games, quizzes and skill building about math, probability, graphing, and mathematicians; and to learn many interesting facts about education.

Technology

• http://www.aaaclipart.com/  An amazing amount of free clipart
• http://sketchup.google.com/  Google Sketch up is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design.
• http://www.tuxpaint.org/  a free drawing program that combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program.
• http://www.picassoknew.com/foss4.html  Lesson plans available for use with Tux Paint
• http://www.sip.be/stamand/earthlinkinfo.htm  Examples of art and projects from around the world using Tux Paint
   

Reading

• http://www.worldreading.org/  Books review written for and by kids from around the world!
• http://www.janbrett.com/  Author Jan Brett's home page
• http://www.starfall.com/  Children learn to read

Math

• http://www.aplusmath.com/  Improve math skills
• http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html  Math and word games available for young children.
• http://mathforum.org/geometry/k12.geometry.html  Many math links
• http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html  Computer based math manipulative available by grade level and math skill
• http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmm/  Houghton Mifflin Company's math site offers all kinds of opportunities for learning.
• http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/rainforestmaths/RFMG/RFMG.html  Math activities by grade level for numbers, algebra, measurement and space.
• http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/select/  Provides teachers and students access to virtual manipulative for students grades 6 - 8.
• http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/numeracy.htm  Tools and projects to assist with math instruction.

Social Studies

• http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/government/2008election/2008electionmain.htm   link that has articles, book reviews, and games all about social studies
• http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/ link that has compiled lessons and links about social studies
• http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/index.html
• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/
   

Science

• http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/  Everything you want to know about volcanoes.

Language Arts

• http://www.paragraphpunch.com/  A terrific template for writing a paragraph.

Text to Speech

• http://www.naturalreaders.com/
• http://www.readplease.com/

Survey

• Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) survey