Technology for SEND in Primary Schools

A guide for best practice
Helen Caldwell - University of Northampton, UK
Steve Cullingford-Agnew - University of Northampton, UK
Technology for SEND in Primary Schools
October 2017 | 176 pages | Learning Matters
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With so many new education technologies being developed and made available to schools, how do teachers ensure they select resources that enhance inclusive teaching in the classroom? How can you make sure new technologies are integrated into every day teaching?

This new text supports trainee and beginning teachers to harness the power of technology to make their classrooms truly inclusive. It helps you make informed selections of new technology and resources and make them work for everyone in your classroom.

Along with clear guidance on how to implement an inclusive approach to the use of technology across a broad range of needs and curriculum themes, linking practical examples with discussion of pedagogical considerations this practical book:
  • focuses on cutting edge technologies
  • supports teachers to develop the knowledge and skills they need
  • offers advice on how to assess individual learning and communication needs
  • develops an understanding of the pedagogy needed to embed inclusive technology within whole class teaching

Contents

Literacy: Technology supporting literacy

Literacy: Technology supporting literacy

Outdoor Learning: Using technology to engage with the physical world

Outdoor Learning: Using technology to engage with the physical world

Music technology: Promoting engagement through sound and music

Music technology: Promoting engagement through sound and music

Performing arts: Exploring alternative avenues for expression

Performing arts: Exploring alternative avenues for expression

Scientific inquiry: Supporting children as researchers and inquirers

Scientific inquiry: Supporting children as researchers and inquirers

Design and Technology: Ensuring designing and making is accessible for all

Design and Technology: Ensuring designing and making is accessible for all

Mathematics and Computing: Inclusive approaches to computing and maths

Mathematics and Computing: Inclusive approaches to computing and maths

Art: Technology for inclusive creative arts

Art: Technology for inclusive creative arts

PSED: Technology developing life skills

PSED: Technology developing life skills

Multisensory storytelling: Creating immersive environments for multisensory storytelling

Multisensory storytelling: Creating immersive environments for multisensory storytelling

Additional materials

Description

With so many new education technologies being developed and made available to schools, how do teachers ensure they select resources that enhance inclusive teaching in the classroom? How can you make sure new technologies are integrated into every day teaching?

This new text supports trainee and beginning teachers to harness the power of technology to make their classrooms truly inclusive. It helps you make informed selections of new technology and resources and make them work for everyone in your classroom.

Along with clear guidance on how to implement an inclusive approach to the use of technology across a broad range of needs and curriculum themes, linking practical examples with discussion of pedagogical considerations this practical book:
  • focuses on cutting edge technologies
  • supports teachers to develop the knowledge and skills they need
  • offers advice on how to assess individual learning and communication needs
  • develops an understanding of the pedagogy needed to embed inclusive technology within whole class teaching

Contents

Literacy: Technology supporting literacy

Literacy: Technology supporting literacy

Outdoor Learning: Using technology to engage with the physical world

Outdoor Learning: Using technology to engage with the physical world

Music technology: Promoting engagement through sound and music

Music technology: Promoting engagement through sound and music

Performing arts: Exploring alternative avenues for expression

Performing arts: Exploring alternative avenues for expression

Scientific inquiry: Supporting children as researchers and inquirers

Scientific inquiry: Supporting children as researchers and inquirers

Design and Technology: Ensuring designing and making is accessible for all

Design and Technology: Ensuring designing and making is accessible for all

Mathematics and Computing: Inclusive approaches to computing and maths

Mathematics and Computing: Inclusive approaches to computing and maths

Art: Technology for inclusive creative arts

Art: Technology for inclusive creative arts

PSED: Technology developing life skills

PSED: Technology developing life skills

Multisensory storytelling: Creating immersive environments for multisensory storytelling

Multisensory storytelling: Creating immersive environments for multisensory storytelling

Additional materials

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Technology for SEND in Primary Schools

A guide for best practice


October 2017 | 176 pages | Learning Matters

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 31/03/2026 9781526402363 $82.00
Hardcover 31/03/2026 9781526402356 $141.00

With so many new education technologies being developed and made available to schools, how do teachers ensure they select resources that enhance inclusive teaching in the classroom? How can you make sure new technologies are integrated into every day teaching?

This new text supports trainee and beginning teachers to harness the power of technology to make their classrooms truly inclusive. It helps you make informed selections of new technology and resources and make them work for everyone in your classroom.

Along with clear guidance on how to implement an inclusive approach to the use of technology across a broad range of needs and curriculum themes, linking practical examples with discussion of pedagogical considerations this practical book:
  • focuses on cutting edge technologies
  • supports teachers to develop the knowledge and skills they need
  • offers advice on how to assess individual learning and communication needs
  • develops an understanding of the pedagogy needed to embed inclusive technology within whole class teaching

Table Of Contents:

  • Literacy: Technology supporting literacy
  • Outdoor Learning: Using technology to engage with the physical world
  • Music technology: Promoting engagement through sound and music
  • Performing arts: Exploring alternative avenues for expression
  • Scientific inquiry: Supporting children as researchers and inquirers
  • Design and Technology: Ensuring designing and making is accessible for all
  • Mathematics and Computing: Inclusive approaches to computing and maths
  • Art: Technology for inclusive creative arts
  • PSED: Technology developing life skills
  • Multisensory storytelling: Creating immersive environments for multisensory storytelling

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This has helped with teaching my students who have SEND
Mrs sheryal wernham, Vocational Education, Swindon College

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