Teaching Students with Special Needs using Google Workspace for Education and Related Products

John F. O'Sullivan

sept 2022 · John F. O'Sullivan Jr.

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Learn about teaching special needs students with Google Workspace for Education and related products. Teachers need to integrate Google products specifically designed for special needs students. This includes assistive technology and leveraging universal design for learning to teach engaging lessons. The book is intended for educators who teach special needs students and want to bridge the gap between lessons, teaching, technology, and easy access to assistive technology. You learn about technology to engage, remove barriers, and meet educational goals. Understanding the technology is not enough; learn to leverage, integrate, and create structured lessons with engaging technology. Learn about Google Workspace, assistive technologies, technology integration with Google Workspace extensions, add-ons, and technology on the internet to help you meet your goals. The book points out the most critical aspects of technology, explains why you should use technology, gives time-saving tips, and advises avoiding common pitfalls. But most of all, have fun with creative lessons.

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John taught special education for ten years. He is a Google Level 2 and ISTE Certified educator. John has worked as a technology integration specialist and has taught computers. He currently works as the Chelmsford High School Librarian and as an Assistive Technology Specialist for Chelmsford Public Schools. He has written numerous books on educational and assistive technology. John was one of the first special needs students in the modern system of special education. He has spent a lifetime breaking numerous barriers to become highly educated, a teacher, and a leader in the fields of educational and assistive technology. John has master’s degrees in special education and Curriculum and Instructional Technology. His teaching philosophy combines universal design for learning with blended learning to create student opportunities.