SPECIAL EDUCATION SHOWS ITS STRIPES: BAR CODE TECHNOLOGY

本项目的目的是将研究成果 关于条形码的示范教育用途 技术纳入有效的课程材料和战略， 轻度、中度和重度残疾儿童（例如，学习 残疾、智力迟钝、视力障碍，以及 沟通障碍）。 条形码技术涉及到 使用便携式条形码阅读器，包括手持扫描器， 微处理器和语音合成器，以提供听觉 信息、反馈或指令。 使用的条形码 这些设备是打印的软件， 发出声音、单词或短语、信息的指令 关于响应的准确性，或其他指示， 微处理器。 这些bas代码可以打印在宽的 各种各样的材料，包括电子书，抽认卡，书籍， 标签、图片和通信板。条形码阅读器 在教育环境中使用的魔杖 Speaking Reader TM. 拟议项目将实现 以下目标：1）进一步发展和评估酒吧 提高阅读的编码材料和教学策略 技能，教视字，教盲文的儿童， 广泛的残疾; 2）开发基于微型计算机的 创建和打印英文条形码的软件包 3）开发一个魔杖II，将包括 已被消费者识别的修改， 4）评估修改后的魔术棒II的使用 作为一种辅助沟通手段; 5）传播 研究成果和国家开发的材料。 的 该项目开发的硬件和软件产品将 有一个巨大的市场服务英语和西班牙语 会说话的孩子

The purpose of this project is to translate the research findings concerning the demonstrated educational uses of bar code technology into validated curriculum materials and strategies for children with mild, moderate, and severe handicaps (e.g., learning disabilities, mental retardation, visual impairments, and communications impairments). Bar code technology involves the use of portable bar code readers, consisting of hand held scanners, microprocessors and speech synthesizers, to provide auditory information, feedback, or instructions. The bar codes used by these devices are printed software which contain digital instructions for producing sounds, words or phrases, information concerning the accuracy of a response, or other instructions for the microprocessor. These bas codes can be printed on a wide variety of materials, including worksheets, flashcards, books, labels, pictures, and communication boards. The bar code reader that has been used in educational settings in the Magic Wand Speaking Reader TM. The proposed project will accomplish the following objectives: 1) To further develop and evaluate bar coded materials and instructional strategies for improving reading skills, teaching sight words, and teaching braille to children with a wide range of disabilities; 2) To develop a microcomputer based software package for creating and printing bar codes in English and Spanish; 3) To develop a Magic Wand II that will incorporate modifications that have been identified by consumers and professionals; 4) To evaluate the modified Magic Wand II for use as an augmentative communication aid; and 5) To dissemintate research findings and developed materials nationally. The hardware and software products developed by this project will have an enormous market serving both English and Spanish speaking children.