Integrating the Arts with Technology: Inspiring Creativity
National Center for Technology Innovation and Center for Implementing Technology in Education. (2009). Integrating the Arts with Technology: Inspiring Creativity. In LD Online. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://www.ldonline.org/article/30245/
This article addresses the importance of integrating the arts when working with all students, especially students with special needs. The creator of this article, The National Center for Technology Innovation and Center for Implementing Technology in Education, recognizes that creative assignments build an authentic learning experience for students while promoting student learning, motivation and engagement. Technology builds self esteem in students with disabilities as it allows them to access and share information in an abstract way. This article concludes with links to effective technology tools that support all students, especially those with special needs. Support creativity and communication with these additional Web 2.0 tools: Voki and Tagxedo. |