Treasure+Hunt+of+Online+Activities+for+Language

=Treasure Hunt of Online Activities for Language= Presented by Christine L. Appert, Ed.D., ATP & Paula S. Cochran, Ph.D., CCC-SLP on 10/19/06 Posted by Missy Jansen melissa.jansen@sendit.nodak.edu

[|Clinical Computing Competencies] These sites are wonderful for teaching many things. They are either ready to use for teaching, or easily adaptable. Who doesn't love another place to go to for activities?!?! There are both learner-based software sites (flexible outcomes, easy control, flexible language) and drill-and-practice based software sites (focused goals, response recording). Both of which can be useful in the classroom/therapy room. Most popular children's TV and movie sites include activities that can be useful teaching tools that are very motivating for students. These sites can easily be connected to reading and other non-computer based activities. Please let me know if there are any that you find particularly worth noting!!
 * Links to Online Activities:**

Delicious [|http://del.icio.us] This is a place where you can keep all of your "favorites" online. This comes in handy when you often switch the computer you are working on. Whether it be from home to work, school to school, or computer to computer within the same school. The only problem may be with the filters in your school systems, which may possibly block this site. However, you may be able to talk to your techology guru and find out if they can unblock the site for you.
 * Online Favorites:**

Paula S. Cochran, Ph.D., CCC-SLP [|cccslp.truman.edu] (These can be adapted for any professional, not just SLP's)
 * Ten Recommended Clinical Computing Competencies for Speech-Language Pathologists**
 * 1) **Using a Computer as a Context for Conversation:** A computer activity serves as the topic and focus for conversation between the clinician and client(s).
 * 2) **Using a Computer as a Instructor:** A self-contained computer activity provides instruction and/or practice for a client working indepentently.
 * 3) **Using a Computer as a Clinical Materials Generator:** The clinician uses computer resources to develop individualized treatment materials with or without the client's assistance.
 * 4) **Using a Computer as a Feedback Device:** The computer provides additional feedback to the client, usually about articulation or voice parameters (e.g., visual biofeedback about pitch) under supervision of the clinician.
 * 5) **Using a Computer as a Clinical Data Assistant:** During assessment or intervention activities, the clinician uses a computer-based device to assist with data collection and/or analysis (e.g., handheld device is used to tabulate dysfluencies).
 * 6) **Using a Computer as a Diagnostic Tool:** During or after assessment activities, the clinician uses computer-based tools appropriately to assist with data collection, analysis, and/or interpretation.
 * 7) **Basic Computer Operations and Assistive Technology:** The clinician understands how to operate the software/hardware needed for use with clients and how to adapt computer access for clients who require this accomodation.
 * 8) **Awareness of Relevant Legal and Ethical Issues:** The clinician abides by the laws and regulations that pertain to all forms of assistive technology and other relevant topics such as copyright law and client confidentiality.
 * 9) **Awareness and Use of Technology Resources:** The clinician knows how and where to find information about new products and procedures, critical reviews, research results, and client support.
 * 10) **Using a Computer as a Productivity Tool:** The clinician uses technology to maximize the efficiency and quality of clinical paperwork, communication, and client information management.