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Idea Bank: Selecting Software for Students With Learning and Other Disabilities

The Science Teacher—March 2011

Have you ever bought a computer program that you thought would be great for your struggling students, only to find that it did not work on your school computers, or that your students found it difficult to use? Selecting science software for students with learning and other disabilities can be a challenge. This Idea Bank provides a list of questions you should ask as you review science simulation and game software in six categories: interface design, accessibility, content, instruction, critical thinking, and assessment.
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