Educational literature has emphasized the role of technology in bringing about positive change in education. The special needs of exceptional learners, especially with the requirements of Public Law 94–142, dictate that special educators must take full advantage of available knowledge and resources in order to bridge the gap between invention and innovation. Suggestions are made as to reasons for the existence of this gap and how it might be closed.
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