References Anderson, C. L., Anderson, K. M., & Cherup, S. (2009). Investment vs. Return: Outcomes of Special Education Technology           Research in Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities. Contemporary Issues in Technology and...

 This article focuses on studies of the effectiveness of three different types of technology used by students with mild disabilities. It provides a summary of research of tools that promote reading development and those that promote development of written expression in students with mild...

 “Hindsight is 20-20” is a famous quote to which most of us can relate. Author D. Edyburn reflects on perspectives he has formerly taken on the subject of assistive technology and students with disabilities. He offers ten new perspectives on the topic in hopes of changing directions...

 This article by Greenhow is in response to an earlier editorial by Bull et al. on the challenges of bridging formal learning practices and informal learning opportunities as it relates to the new technology of the Web. The editorial spoke about “cognitive surplus” which refers to the...

Wikis are fast and easy ways to add and edit content on a collaborative Web site. The most popular wiki today is Wikipedia-an online encyclopedia. This article explores several ways that wikis can be used to improve the education of individuals with special needs. The authors write...

The popular virtual website, Second Life-created by Linden Lab, is proving to be beneficial for students and educators alike. This article explores how educators, particularly K-12 educators, are turning to Second Life as a professional development site. Second Life allows users to...

Social networking sites are not a passing fad, but are here to stay in every realm of our lives. Companies and individuals alike are capitalizing off of its opportunities. The article’s author references director of instructional technology and data management for Ramapo Central School...

This article shows how general educators can improve their teaching strategies and instructions by combining technology and literacy-based strategies for special needs students with EBD. More often than not, these students with emotional or behavioral disorders will be included as a part of...