Vista's Assistive Technology

1. High Contrast Settings

Helpful contrast makes text on the screen easier to read. Great feature for those with visual impairments.

2. Mouse Keys

This allows you to use the arrows on the numpad to move the mouse around the screen. Very helpful for someone with poor motor control. The mouse moves slowly, if you want it to.

3. Magnifier

Wherever you move your mouse, the computer magnifies that area for you and puts it at the top of your screen. Very helpful for those with a visual impairment which prevents them from seeing clearly such small text on the screen.

Class Workout 7 Walker Kevin

Thomas the Tank Engine is Sad

I've found a great game for students with autism. It's found on the Thomas the Tank Engine website. This game teaches students about facial expressions and emotions. It's called the Emotions Game. This game greatly Enhances a student's learning by getting them interested in something that is hard for them to learn: how other people act and feel.

Funbrain and You

Here is a great learning tool for kids. It's called Funbrain, and it uses flash games and animated storybooks to teach kids the fundamentals. On the left side of the page, under "Teachers" you'll find the Teacher's Home. There, you'll find resources like the Funbrain flashcards and games organized by curriculum. These tools allow you to select which games for your students to play based on your current lesson plan.

Funbrain is a great tool because it encourages Effective Learning. Students are learning by having fun.