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The Differential Effects of a Typing Tutor and Microcomputer-Based Word Processing on the Writing Samples of Elementary Students with Behavior Disorders
John Langone
Journal of Research on Computing in Education Vol. 29, No. 2 (1996) pp. 141–58
A study of the effects of a typing tutor plus a computer-based word processor versus paper and pencil on the writing of six elementary students with behavioral disorders found small improvements in capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and complete ...
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The Effects of a Computer-Based Instructional Program with Video Anchors on the Use of Photographs for Prompting Augmentative Communication
John Langone; Linda Mechling
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Vol. 35, No. 1 (2000) pp. 90–105
A study evaluated the use of computer-based video anchors to increase photograph recognition by two students with severe intellectual disabilities. A substantial increase was made in the number of photographs correctly selected with the computer...
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Acquisition and Generalization of Purchasing Skills Using a Video Enhanced Computer-Based Instructional Program
Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 17, No. 4 (2002) pp. 15–28
Three elementary students with mental retardation used a computer-based instructional package to practice purchasing skills and the dollar plus strategy. The instructional package utilized video footage and a constant time delay procedure to...
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Video Supports for Teaching Students with Developmental Disabilities
Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 23, No. 3 (2008)
Educators have used video technology in a variety of ways to address the educational needs of students with and without disabilities. This article addresses some of the historical and theoretical perspectives related to video to broadly illustrate...
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Comparing General and Special Education Preservice Teachers' Test Performance Using Traditional and Anchored Instruction
D Michael Malone; John Langone
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education Vol. 25, No. 2 (2005) pp. 143–152
Data comparing the effects of traditional lectures and instruction paired with video anchors on test scores of general education and special education preservice teachers are presented. The sample in both the experimental and control groups included ...
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The Future of Computer-based Interactive Technology for Teaching Individuals With Moderate to Severe Disabilities: Issues Relating to Research and Practice.
Tom J. Clees John Langone
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 18, No. 1 (2003)
There are a number of community adjustment and transition models that indicate individuals with disabilities will require instruction across numerous domains that represent skills such as community literacy, mobility, purchasing, social...
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Applications of Technology for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with Disabilities
Tina Couch Kinsley; John Langone
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 12, No. 4 (1995) pp. 312–24
This paper reviews research studies involving the use of technological interventions for direct educational application with children (birth to age five) with disabilities. Studies are organized into two categories: (1) adapted switch toys; and (2)...
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Technology Solutions for Young Children with Developmental Concerns
John Langone; D Michael Malone; Tina Kinsley
Infants and Young Children Vol. 11, No. 4 (1999) pp. 65–78
Provides an overview of technology solutions for young children who have developmental concerns. Discusses the rationale for developmentally appropriate assistive technology and the use of high-tech computer-based solutions. Issues related to...
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Embedded Video and Computer Based Instruction to Improve Social Skills for Students with Autism
Amber Simpson; John Langone; Kevin M. Ayres
Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities Vol. 39, No. 3 (2004) pp. 240–252
Effects of combining video and computer based instruction to teach social skills to four students with autism were evaluated with a multiple probe design across behaviors. The teacher designed a computer based program with embedded video clips of...
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Video-Based Simulations: Considerations for Teaching Students with Developmental Disabilities
Cheryl A. Wissick; J Emmett Gardner; John Langone
Career Development for Exceptional Individuals Vol. 22, No. 2 (1999) pp. 233–49
Explores the use of video-based multimedia simulations for teaching functional skills to persons with developmental disabilities and discusses future considerations, design issues, and implications. Considerations address the importance of...
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Computer-Based Video Instruction To Teach Persons with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities To Read Grocery Aisle Signs and Locate Items
Linda C. Mechling; David L. Gast; John Langone
Journal of Special Education Vol. 35, No. 4 (2002) pp. 224–40
A study evaluated use of computer-based video instruction to teach generalized reading of grocery store aisle signs and the location of the corresponding grocery items to four students (ages 9-17) mental retardation. The computer-based video program ...
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The Future of Computer-Based Interactive Technology for Teaching Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities: Issues Relating to Research and Practice
John Langone; Tom J. Clees; Lloyd Rieber; Michael Matzko
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 18, No. 1 (2003) pp. 5–16
This article discusses features of multimedia instructional tools that may provide students with moderate to severe mental disabilities with more effective and efficient simulated instructional tools in the area of transition skills (i.e., community ...
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Effects of Multimedia Instruction on Teaching Functional Discrimination Skills to Students with Moderate/Severe Intellectual Disabilities
John Langone; Jill Shade; Tom J. Clees; Tonya Day
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education Vol. 46, No. 4 (1999) pp. 493–513
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a multimedia computer-based instructional program with four middle school students with moderate/severe mental retardation in establishing match-to-sample skills and generalizing those skills to the natural...
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Effects of Computer-Based Cognitive Mapping on Reading Comprehension for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders
Tracy L. Blankenship; Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 20, No. 2 (2005) pp. 15–23
Three students with behavior disorders who exhibited difficulty with reading in content area courses learned to use a computer program to create cognitive maps of the reading material required for class. Using a modified multiple-probe design across ...
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A Comparison of Traditional Classroom Instruction and Anchored Instruction with University General Education Students
John Langone; D Michael Malone; Pamela M. Stecker; Eric Greene
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 13, No. 4 (1998) pp. 99–109
Effects of a traditional instructional format and technology-enhanced anchored instruction on the immediate and long-term acquisition of knowledge was evaluated with 100 university students in a special-education course. The CD-ROM-based anchored...
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Computer-Based Instruction for Purchasing Skills
Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone; Richard T. Boon; Audrey Norman
Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities Vol. 41, No. 3 (2006) pp. 253–263
The purpose of this study was to investigate use of computers and video technologies to teach students to correctly make purchases in a community grocery store using the dollar plus purchasing strategy. Four middle school students diagnosed with...
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Computer Assisted Instruction to Teach Item Selection in Grocery Stores: An Assessment of Acquisition and Generalization
Karen Hutcherson; John Langone; Kevin Ayres; Tom Clees
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 19, No. 4 (2004) pp. 33–42
One principle of applied research is to design intervention programs targeted to teach useful skills to the participants (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968), while structuring the program to promote generalization of the skills to the natural environment ...
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Expanding Literacy for Learners with Intellectual Disabilities: The Role of Supported eText
Karen H. Douglas; Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone; Virginia Bell; Cara Meade
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 24, No. 3 (2009) pp. 35–44
A series of single-subject experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of presentational, translational, illustrative, instructional, and summarizing supports on the reading and listening comprehension of students with moderate intellectual...
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The Effectiveness of Electronic Text and Pictorial Graphic Organizers to Improve Comprehension Related to Functional Skills
Karen H. Douglas; Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone; Virginia Bell Bramlett
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 26, No. 1 (2011) pp. 43–56
This study evaluated the effects of a computer-based instructional program to assist three students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in using pictorial graphic organizers as aids for increasing comprehension of electronic text-based...
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Online Staff Development for Teachers: Multi-State Planning for Implementation
Jessica L. Fede; Margaret E. Pierce; Craig S. Wells William J. Matthews; Candice Southall; Teresa Taber-Doughty Gulnoza Yakubova; Tom J. Clees John Langone; Jessica L. Fede; Margaret E. Pierce; Craig S. Wells William J. Matthews; Candice Southall; Teresa Taber-Doughty Gulnoza Yakubova; Tom J. Clees John Langone; Jessica L. Fede; Margaret E. Pierce; Craig S. Wells William J. Matthews; Candice Southall; Teresa Taber-Doughty Gulnoza Yakubova; Tom J. Clees John Langone; Edward L. Meyen; Chien-Hui Yang
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 20, No. 1 (2005) pp. 41–54
The Online Delivery Model Project was funded by the Office of Special Education Programs in follow-up to the Online Academy (Award # HO29K73002). The purpose of the project was to engage teams of educators from nine states in the development of...