I just discovered a whole new world; assistive technology. I had never ever heard of such a thing, but I am so amazed of all the wonderful resources that are available to fulfill our students’ needs.
http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html is a great site for parents to visit. It is a family guide to Assistive Technology. It helps parents learn more about AT, and how they can help their children. I think that it is important that teachers train parents on how assistive technology can be used at home. Some students are in need of assistance at home as well; even basic things that we take for granted like eating, dressing, etc…
Let’s Play! Project is a model demonstration project at the University at Buffalo Center for AT. It provides families of children with disabilities to play through the use of assistive technology. It features illustrated sections on the role of play, families, AT, success stories, and resources.
Toys for Kids with Disabilities is wonderful! They have different ideas and tips on buying toys for kids. This is something that I would of never thought of.
Two of my own resources would be:
Foldables on Vocabulary Words: This really helps my kids to organize their thoughts on the vocabulary words of the week. I can’t believe teachers expect their students to learn new terms by just looking up the word.
Graphic Organizers: I love graphic organizers. The students can really learn by creating these organizers. They are great for my students to use as visuals.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
TOPIC 10: TECH SKILLS
I had a few tech skills, but obviosuly there is always room for more!
I have really learned of so many sites to use also with my students through students in class.I have also grabbed some ideas from people's postings of things they are doing with their students.
The book,Integrating Technology, is a great resource to have as well. It gives you insights on technology and strategies to implement in the classroom. I have really reflected on my ways with technology. There is more much to learn and do!
Atomic Learning is also a great tool to use! It is ver detailed and explains to you step by step.
All I need is more time!
I have really learned of so many sites to use also with my students through students in class.I have also grabbed some ideas from people's postings of things they are doing with their students.
The book,Integrating Technology, is a great resource to have as well. It gives you insights on technology and strategies to implement in the classroom. I have really reflected on my ways with technology. There is more much to learn and do!
Atomic Learning is also a great tool to use! It is ver detailed and explains to you step by step.
All I need is more time!
TOPIC 9: Tech in the Class
Something new that I have started to do in my class is try to implement more technology! Eventhough I have not come up with a crazy big idea yet, I have really tried to implement technology it in our busy schedules that doesn't allow too much of anything!
Every week students have to listen to a video on brainpop.com in relation to what we are studying in social studies. For example, this week they had to listen to the video on Pocahontas since we are studying the first settlements in North America. After listening to the video, students have to take a quiz that is offered by Brain Pop and instead of recording it, they have to email me their score. This gives them the opportunity to practice their typing skills, and practice the emailing system. I am really trying to make them independent students, and I think that them emailing me is taking one more step towards that goal.
They receive two grades, one for their quiz grade, and one for emailing. If they forget to email me, then they will receive a failing grade for that part.
Every week students have to listen to a video on brainpop.com in relation to what we are studying in social studies. For example, this week they had to listen to the video on Pocahontas since we are studying the first settlements in North America. After listening to the video, students have to take a quiz that is offered by Brain Pop and instead of recording it, they have to email me their score. This gives them the opportunity to practice their typing skills, and practice the emailing system. I am really trying to make them independent students, and I think that them emailing me is taking one more step towards that goal.
They receive two grades, one for their quiz grade, and one for emailing. If they forget to email me, then they will receive a failing grade for that part.
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