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100			_aAnderson, Ange _eauthor.
245			_aVirtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Special Education : _bA Practical Guide to Supporting Students with Learning Differences / _cAnge Anderson
260			_aNewyork : _bRoutledge, _c2019.
300			_a124p.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aNew technologies and ongoing developments in the fields of Virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence are changing the ways in which we facilitate learning. Recognising the positive role these technologies can play in the learning and progress of students assessed as having special educational needs, this practical guide explains the characteristics, benefits, risks and potential applications of new technologies in the classroom. An innovative and timely resource, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Special Education offers a background in the evidence-based theory and practice of using new technologies in an educational context. Accessible and free of complex jargon, chapters provide information on the development, intended uses and most current terminology used in relation to technologies, and explains how modern equipment, approaches and possibilities can be used to promote improved communication skills, independent learning and heightened self-esteem amongst students diagnosed with SEND. Offering a wealth of practical tips, downloadable resources and ideas for engaging with technology in the classroom, the text will support teachers to ensure that students can benefit from exciting technological advances and learn to use them appropriately. Demystifying a complex and varied field, this practical resource will inspire and inform teachers, SENCOs and practitioners working with children and students with SEND as they harness the use of technology in the classroom.
546			_aEnglish.
650			_aSpecial education _xComputer-assisted instruction.
650			_aVirtual reality in education.
650			_aArtificial intelligence _xEducational applications.
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