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Special Needs and Technology

 * [|Project Spectrum] - Google Sketchup Tutorials for use with students on the Autism Spectrum
 * [|ZacBrowser] - Web Browser designed by a grandfather for his grandson who is on the Autism Spectrum. Appropriate for young children or those with developmental disabilities

Free Clip Art and Symbols
**MANY OF THESE SITES REQUIRES A LINK BACK OR A STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP BE PLACED IN THE PROJECT IN EXCHANGE FOR USE, SO BE SURE TO REVIEW THE TERMS OF USE OF EACH SITE.**

[|Pics4Learning] [|Imagine Symbols]

[|FreeFoto.com] --- students can use the photos here in their projects provided they follow the guidelines listed [|here] and [|here].

[|Kitzu]  Here you will find a collection of free, educational, copyright-friendly media resources. [| Classroom Clipart] -- A source for Free Clipart, Clip Art Pictures and Illustrations. [|DISCOVERY ED Clip Art Gallery]

[|Awesome Clip Art for Educators]

DONT FORGET THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF IMAGES IN DISCOVERY STREAMING AS WELL.

Free Sounds and other Audio
[|Soungle] --A very easy way to search for free sound effects

[|BBC ONEMUSIC] Sample Bank -- Over 1,000 free music samples for you to use

[|MusOpen] -- A site with free classical music downloads and also the sheet music.

Literacy Links

 * [|StarFall] - Pre-K - 2nd grade online activities that promote literacy
 * [|GenieBooks] - Decodable books in Powerpoint
 * [|LookyBook] A collection of online"flippable" picture books
 * [|Story Line Online] - Listen to stories read by Screen Actors Guild members - follow along with the text
 * [|Planet eBooks] - Free classic literature to download (middle school and up)
 * [|UDL Editions] - UDL Editions take advantage of the flexibility of digital media to reach and engage all learners. Leveled supports and the Texthelp Toolbar balance challenge and support for each learner, ages 10 and up. Select your book to get started!
 * [|Poetry Foundation] - free resource to find poetry by category, by name, by title, by author, or by first line.
 * [|iAdventures-] The iAdventure concept was developed as an activity structure, an easy way for teachers to create high quality Internet-infused lessons which allow students to solve problems and accomplish tasks.