Creating activity schedules using Microsoft Powerpoint.
We describe how PowerPoint presentation software can be used to create computer activity schedules to teach individuals with special needs. Presented are the steps involved in creating activity schedules with close-ended and open-ended activities, and for preparing schedules that include photos, sounds, text, and videos that can be used to occasion an individual's engagement in a variety of learning activities.
Rehfeldt
Ruth Anne
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Rehabilitation Services Program, Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4609, USA. rehfeldt@siu.edu
Kinney
Elisabeth M
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Root
Shannon
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Stromer
Robert
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D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D003201:Computers; D004493:Education; D006801:Humans; D012984:Software; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*